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Calling all students who are mature, part-time, parents or carers!  We want you to join our Network!

The Mature, Part-time & Carers Students’ Network represents those studying part-time at any level, students over 21 starting their undergraduate degree or a postgraduate course after the age of 25, and any continuing UCL student with caring responsibilities. This Network is open to all students, UK and International.

Our Network represents the following students:

·         Mature students. We have all ranges in the network from early 20s to late 70s. It’s like a workplace!

·         Part-time students.  Perhaps combining studying with a job, career or other family responsibilities.

·         Parents.  With younger or older children, studying with juggling family life.

·         Carers.  Students who are also having to care for a parent, family member or relative in addition to studying.  

We know from past research and experience that starting University can be a daunting and isolating experience at times. We are here to help you! We are a community of like minded and welcoming people who you can use as a sounding board, resource or support.  And to make some friends!

We will be organising coffee meet ups, non-alcohol get togethers and other types of event and activities during the University year - they will be posted here and on our main WhatsApp group.

Bespoke networking and get togethers by group or interest is also available via smaller WhatsApp groups e.g. older mature students, those looking for quieter events, exercise and sport, going out, and parents.

Our main communication will be via our main Mature/Part-Time UCL Main Chat WhatsApp group.  Please email Yi - [email protected] if you would like to join our group chat. 

Once you have joined this community you can also join any smaller WhatsApp group listed above.

Please do join our Network (from this page, on the right hand side) and we look forward to meeting you soon! It’s free!

Read more about the network here in our blog.

We look forward to meeting you.

Committee:

Yi Li - UCL Mature, Part-Time and Carers Officer

[email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

Events

Christmas Fair 🎄
05/12/2025 | 17:30 - 22:30

Hi everyone,

we have had to make changes to the previously announced events. These are the new details. :)

We’ll be visiting the *Southbank Centre Winter Market* on *Friday 5 December at 5:30pm*. After that, we’ll walk to Trafalgar Square to see the Christmas tree and then find a cosy pub to finish the evening.

If you cannot attend the market but still want to join us at Trafalgar Square or

🎉 Pub & Quiz Social
10/12/2025 | 18:30 - 21:30

Hi everyone!

We’re joining the Festive Quiz Night - Quiz of the Year at The Institute Bar on Wednesday 10 December, 19:00–21:00.

Want to join just for drinks, or test your trivia skills in a team (max 6 people)? Everyone’s welcome — feel free to bring friends.

See you there! 🍻


 

The Institute Bar (IOE)

Level 4, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL

Winter Walk in Hampstead Heath ❄️🌿
14/12/2025 | 12:00 - 15:00

Join us for a refreshing 1-1.5h winter walk through Hampstead Heath, ending with a warm drink at the lovely Queen’s Wood Café.

Route plan:
We’ll set off from Hampstead Heath Overground, walk past Parliament Hill, through the woodlands and quieter trails, and make our way across to Highgate Wood. We’ll finish at Queen’s Wood Café, where we can warm up with coffee, tea or cake.

Feel free