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.
UoL and Birkbeck, what are you doing to our space?
More than two months have passed since we learnt that Birkbeck had acquired the lease for the Student Central building with plans to remove the swimming pool and all of the activity space. Birkbeck gets the keys on 23 July and we’re trying everything we can to get them to see sense and save this essential save student space.
Meet the Sabbatical Officers representing you this year
Meet the new team of Sabbatical Officers elected to make life better at UCL, find out who they are and what they plan to do for you... 
Volunteering 'contributes to a collective sense of wellbeing'
Kirsty Goodman is an MRes/PhD student in the Department of Security and Crime Science.
Education Awards 2021: The Winners
Welcome to the 2021 Education Awards The Student Choice Awards give students the chance to thank members of staff who have inspired and supported them during their time at UCL, letting these staff members know that their hard work makes
Clubs, Arts, Societies and Volunteering Awards 2021
The impact made by clubs, societies and volunteers this year has never been greater. Faced with uncertainty, relentless challenges, and a world that felt unimaginable a year earlier, students took the lead. They built communities, offered sanctuaries of support, and gave their time to make the year better for others.
Amy has had the chance to work with a Director who "has been so supportive, always making sure you are getting something out of the voluntary work"
Amy Cotter is a Masters student studying MSc Social Policy and Social Research in the Institute of Education.
Save Our Pool!
Help us save the swimming pool in the Student Central building, a vital resource for students in London.
Mental Health and Volunteering - What’s the Connection?
In the spirit of mental health awareness week, we’re sharing the links between mental wellbeing and volunteering. Volunteers have a massive impact on the mental health of others - and volunteers benefit from it too. 
Things to look out for when doing your exams
We know that sitting exams online and at home will be a new experience for many students. We have therefore put together a list of a few things to look out for when completing your exams this spring.Manage your time
The Road Back to Normal
The next stage of reopening campus begins on Monday 17 May. It’s been a long and difficult few months, but we’re slowly getting back to doing all the things we love so much.
Mental Health Awareness Week
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is nature. There is a clear link between spending time in nature and positive wellbeing, as you may have discovered over the course of the last year!
Unexpected disruptions to your exams or assessments
As we head towards the main exam period, it is possible that your revision or exams may be unexpectedly disrupted. If your assessments are impacted by serious events such as illness, bereavement or self-isolation, you can apply for Extenuating Circumstances.
Why is getting students back to campus at the earliest possible opportunity no longer a priority?
The Government announcement this week that a “return to in-person teaching [will be] alongside step 3 of the road map, when restrictions on social contact will be eased further and the majority of indoor settings can reopen”