UCL Strategy 2022-27 - Our draft response
Below is our draft response to the discussion papers Evolving the UCL Grand Challenges (
Teaching Strikes Referendum - the results
Between Friday 21 and Wednesday 26 January we held a referendum on teaching strikes, asking you: ‘Should the Students' Union support the UCU strikes of 2021?’.
What we do in the Writing and Language Support Programme
L+W is run by the Students’ Union as a free support service for non-native speakers of English. From undergraduates to PhD candidates, any UCL student can join us to boost their confidence in academic writing and speaking.Our peer tutors run three different types of activities:
Want to make a difference during your studies? Try volunteering!
Moving to a new city, embarking on a degree, meeting new people left, right and centre - the start of term is full of changes, and you might not have thought about volunteering yet. And we get it - it's a balance right? Time, studies, caring, paid work - lots of things need your attention right now.
Our response to UCL's Stonewall decision
UCL have confirmed they will not re-join Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme or make a submission to the Workplace Equality Index.
Volunteering with Afghan refugees: "it is always the highlight of my week to be part of such a warm, welcoming community."
Two teams of UCL student volunteers have been making a big difference through their work with newly arrived Afghan refugees living in temporary accommodation in Camden.
Bright Network Society of the Year Award Winner: UCL Cricket Club
UCL Cricket Club have been crowned the Bright Network ‘Wellbeing and Sports Society of the Year’. The award is presented to a club or society that has gone above and beyond to raise awareness for well-being and/or increase participation in physical activity.
Our guide to festive volunteering
'Tis the season to volunteer! It’s already a special time of year, but there’s something else that could make it even more special - giving your time to help some wonderful community organisations and charities who’d really appreciate your support.
December Strike: What you need to know
The Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) have called a strike at 58 universities including UCL from Wednesday 1 December to Friday 3 December.
Islamophobia Awareness Month
Written by Ayesha Salejee, Third year for UCL MedicineThis month, November, is Islamophobia Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness of Islamophobic hate crimes and showcase the positive impacts and contributions of British Muslims to our society.
Tackling Sexual Violence
Thursday 25 November marks the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of 16 days of activism to draw attention to violence against women.
Anti Bullying Week
This week (15 – 19 November) is anti-bullying week. It’s safe to say that we’re fully against ANY forms of bullying or harassment and so we want this article to be a resource for you all, to help us all recognise bullying and help give direction to places of support.
Become an Active Bystander this week
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, a special week dedicated to the fight against bullying. 
Drink Spiking in London
Content warning: sexual assault
Introducing Angel, your LGBQ+ Officer
Written by Angel Ma, LGBQ+ Officer, 2021 - 22
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.