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SSEES Society stands with Ukraine. 

SSEES Society is the departmental society affiliated with UCL's School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES). UCL SSEES is one of the world's biggest research centres of Central-Eastern Europe and Eurasia. We are a tight-knit community, a little bubble of Eastern European culture in the heart of UCL! 

What we love:

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What we do:

  • Exclusive career networking events with high-profile guests from  Eastern Europe and beyond...
  • Roundtable debates on topics such as the war in Ukraine (2014-), the mysterious deaths and disappearances of Putin’s political opponents and historical events such as the Warsaw Uprising (1944)
  • Community building game nights, SSEES-Mas!, donuts with the Director, and more!

Where to find us:

Events

Welcome Back Drinks
05/02/2026 | 18:30 - 23:30

The School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) Society is excited to invite new and returning students to its first social of the new year! 

Join us at the Institute from 18:30!

It’ll be a relaxed chance to catch up and meet new people, feel free to bring friends. Hope to see as many of you there are possible :) 

Let us know you're coming below!

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Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating
10/02/2026 | 16:30 - 17:30

We’re dough-ing something extra sweet this Valentine’s Day 💌

Join SSEES Society for a cozy Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Social, where frosting flows, sprinkles sparkle, and good company is guaranteed.

Whether you’re bringing a date or a mate, this is the perfect excuse to get creative and celebrate love in all its forms 💖

Note: Cookies and frosting will be provided by us—