"He swung at me, I ducked": My Experience of Asian Hate
We are striving to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
We are striving to tackle the cost-of-living crisisUCL students face a challenging academic year due to the rise in the cost-of-living: UCL estimates ess
Top 10 tips from UCL students for taking care of your mental health
Top 10 tips from UCL students for taking care of your mental healthWe know that most of the time being a student is exciting and fun, but living away from home and getting the right work-life balance can be a challenge sometimes.
Support for those impacted by events in Iran
We're shocked by recent events in Iran. Particularly by the latest violence at Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology where, local media reported, riot police confronted hundreds of protesting students, with officers using teargas and paintball guns and carrying non-lethal steel pellet guns.
Why everyone should become an Active Bystander
Written by Kajsa Persson, Law BA
Only spending one year at UCL? Here's what you HAVE to do...
Maybe you’re starting a postgrad degree, or you’re about to embark on the final year of your course. You’re studying in one of the biggest cities of the world, and your wonderful Students’ Union (we’re blushing) have an unbelievable amount of events, opportunities, clubs and societies for you to get involved in – so what do you do?!
Have you considered leading a project this year?
“Being a Project Leader…it’s like being able to make your own small pocket of change”
Fingers on buzzers - introducing UCL's 2022 University Challenge Team
If you've ever watched BBC's University Challenge, you'll know the feeling of satisfaction when you get even one question right. The show has been running since 1964, seeing students from across the UK compete against each other in a battle of not-so-general knowledge.
Postgrad Myth-Busting
So you're about to start your postgraduate studies at UCL - congratulations! You've made the right choice. UCL has a huge & lively postgrad community, and we're here to help you be as involved as you can.
More than £500k of extra funding to support students in financial need
The Cost of Living crisis will affect everyone, especially students who are already financially stretched. Over the summer we’ve been working to establish new and expanded support for students who may be facing financial hardship over the coming year.
Support for students affected by the rising cost of living
We know that many of our students are concerned about the rising cost of living, and we are committed to supporting those in need. Today, we are announcing additional support for students affected by the cost of living.  
Five myths about being a student in London, debunked
Written by Leah Howard, Law BA
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
Students’ Union UCL are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.  We extend our very deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal family at this time.
Alumni Stories - Adrianna Chmielewska
Whilst studying for her BA Comparative Literature at UCL, Adrianna Chmielewska also volunteered with Action Tutoring. Graduating in 2020, she now works as a teacher.
UCL Charity Consultancy Challenge 2022
Take a group of UCL students who’ve never met before, put them into a totally new situation for a week – what can they achieve? Quite a lot, as it happens.
The Lionesses' Legacy at TeamUCL
The Lionesses' Legacy at TeamUCLWomen's football took centre stage throughout July and it's here to stay!
TeamUCL at The Commonwealth Games!
The Commonwealth GamesOften referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’, the Commonwealth Games takes place every four years and is regarded as one of the major events in an athlete’s career.
Elena's expedition...
Student life at UCL can lead to some extraordinary things, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Introducing your Sabbatical Officers for 2022-23
Each July a new team of Sabbatical Officers start their year in office, leading Students' Union UCL. The new team are getting settled into their roles right now.What do they do?
Bloomsbury Fitness Survey: the results
Back in March we asked current, past and non-members of Bloomsbury Fitness, our Students’ Union gym, to fill in our survey and tell us what they thought of the space and how we operate.