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”
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.