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Drink Spiking in London
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Introducing Angel, your LGBQ+ Officer
Written by Angel Ma, LGBQ+ Officer, 2021 - 22
Rep Elections 2021 Results
The results for these elections have been counted and verified.  Overall, 6,485 ballots were cast (including 458 abstentions), by 2,730 voters. All Rep Election Results
Staff strikes & where we stand
Our priority is always looking out for students’ best interests. We want to share a decision that was reached at our last Union Executive meeting – the policy-setting body for Students’ Union UCL made up of elected Sabbatical and Student Officers.
How to apply to UCL’s Financial Assistance Funds
If you find yourself in unexpected financial difficulty during your studies, UCL’s Financial Assistance Funds (FAF) may be able to provide some support.
A letter to our Academic Community
To the Academic Community at UCL,
What your reps have done for you
Building communities onlineDespite most learning at UCL being done from home this year, your Faculty Reps worked hard to keep students connected through groups on apps such as Whatsapp, Teams or WeChat, as well as arranging virtual social events for students to meet their p
Discover London with volunteering
Ah, London. For a lot of you, it’ll be your new home for the next few years. London is big and busy, filled with lots of places to explore, opportunities to experience and memories to be made.
Organising your finances for the new academic year
Being a student can be tough on your finances, so it’s probably a good idea to get your money in order sooner rather than later. To help you get organised, we have put together some tips to help you to prepare yourself financially for the new academic year.
BHM: Saluting our Sisters - Baroness Doreen Lawrence
We are celebrating this year’s Black History Month with the theme: Saluting Our Sisters. Black people have always been at the forefront of social justice movements, fighting against oppression and paving the way for change.
How we made friends...
As someone new to UCL, one of your first worries is probably how to make friends. Well, here's a few anecdotes from people who've been in the same situation as you and have made friends.Jong-Chan Li (JC)BA History
Tips for moving into a student house
Renting private accommodation will be a new experience for many students, and moving in to your own place can feel a bit daunting.  We have therefore put together some tips for any first time renters to help you prepare for life in your new home.
Working full time as a Postgraduate student
Being a postgraduate student, in full-time employment is a different ball game. Sure, people do it all the time, but it definitely feels like trying to write 100 essays, keeping up with deadlines at work as well as trying to win the Nobel peace prize all at once - it is overwhelming. Here's how Anjora managed it all.
Sport England award £10,000 to TeamUCL for sport and physical activity opportunities for disabled students.
We are very proud to announce that TeamUCL have been awarded £10,000 from Sport England to create opportunities for disabled students to take part in sport and physical activity.
"If you want to seek change then you must first be the change and make a difference"
Katie San is a fourth year MPharm student.
Support for those affected by events in Afghanistan
The Taliban have completed a rapid takeover of Afghanistan after the United States, UK and other Western countries withdrew forces after 20 years.This has created a dangerous and hostile environment for those living in, or visiting, Afghanistan with many people urgently seeking to leave the country and find safety. 
Volunteering 'can make a real change to someone's life'
Melisa Sahan is an MSci Psychology student.
Social Hackathons: 'I really loved the experience every time'
Paul Ho had recently participated in our Social Hackathons. Here, he shares his experience devising ideas for Ataxia, the leading national charity in the Uk for people affected by any type of ataxia.
Things to look out for when doing your Late Summer Assessments
The Late Summer Assessment (LSA) exam period will take place from 16th August to 3rd September 2021 for students that have deferred or failed one or more of their assessments during this academic year. We know that sitting exams online and at home will still feel like a relatively new experience for many students.
Tips for preparing for Late Summer Assessments
The Late Summer Assessment (LSA) exam period will take place from 16th August to 3rd September 2021 for students that have deferred or failed one or more of their assessments during this academic year. To help you navigate these upcoming assessments, we have put together some exam preparation guidance and tips.Find out the date and time of your exams