Our research into the student experience this year, and the case for fee refunds
On 22 March, we met with Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan MP, to make the case for tuition fee refunds and continued support for students this year. After a productive and wide-ranging conversation, we shared the following Insight Report with her:
Tips for remote studying
11 tips to be precise...Preparing for exams can be a difficult process at the best of times, let alone in the current lockdown conditions. To try and help navigate these exceptional circumstances, we’ve put together some tips on how to prepare for your upcoming assessments and to look after yourself whilst studying remotely.
UCL's No Detriment 2021 Explained
Last summer UCL put a policy in place to make sure that no student would be academically disadvantaged by the pandemic, this included the alternative teaching and assessment arrangements as well as measures to ensure students experienced no detriment to their grades or progression.
Update from International Officers on the Tuition Fees Reduction
First of all, we want to sincerely thank you for sending us so many honest stories. Your arguments helped us in our work with International Students' Representatives of Russell Group Universities across the UK and will continue to be a source of evidence for our appeals to UCL, Russell Group and the government.
New changes to the way you're represented at UCL
The final part of a long-term project to improve the way you’re represented at UCL has been completed. In 2019 we launched a democracy review which led to the introduction of new forums to discuss and debate ideas and policies, helping you make change happen.
Term One Education Report: 5 things we've done, and 5 things we're doing
This term, our sabbatical officers have worked tirelessly to secure improvements to your academic experience. They’ve lobbied UCL to make change, worked in partnership with UCL on important new initiatives, and worked with academic reps across hundreds of committees to communicate your feedback.
Students’ Phased Return from the Winter Break (Rent and other concerns)
Ever since the coronavirus crisis started, we have worked closely with UCL in determining its policies and ensuring that students are centered in every decision that is being made. This has remained our focus over the past 10 months.