UCL announces immediate denaming of spaces named after eugenicists
This is just the first step of a long-term process for UCL to make-amends for its deeply troubling ties to eugenics and institutional racism. Thank you to all the students, activists and staff, whose tireless efforts over many years made this a reality.
Mental Health Awareness Week for TeamUCL
This week is World Mental Health Awareness week and never has our mental health been more important. We caught up with the nominees for this years Louis Carr memorial award to chat about how they make their clubs a welcoming place for their members. They also spoke about what they are doing during the current situation to look out for their members.
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 alternative assessments and to look after yourself whilst studying remotely.
COVID-19: Financial Support Options
These uncertain times can be challenging in so many ways and we want to support you as well as we can. On this page we have collated all Union, UCL and government advice and guidance documents around support available for students who have been financially affected by Covid-19.
Our Future Not For Sale: March for Education & Earth - Friday 13 March
Students’ Union UCL fully supports ‘Our Future Not For Sale: March for Education & Earth’ Our members, UCL students, have the power to shape the future. They have the power to change the way we see the everyday and find the opportunities which will make a better world.
Statement from Students’ Union UCL Officers on the racist attacks motivated by Coronavirus
On Monday 2 March, we were devastated and outraged to hear that one of our students, Jonathan Mok, experienced a racist attack on Oxford Street (link to BBC News). We have also heard the news that he may need additional reconstructive surgery as a result of his injuries.
Our statement on the release of the Eugenics Inquiry report
We welcome the outcome of the inquiry’s work into UCL’s historic links to research, teaching and financial gains from eugenics, and the range of recommendations made by the commission members. The tireless efforts and activism by UCL staff, students and student officers at the Union for years prior to, and
Who are the current Sabbs and what do they do?
If you're still wondering what your Sabbatical Officers do, and what their job entails then have a gander through the videos below. Your current Sabbs will be explaining what they do along with some of the things they've achieved this year. Voting takes place from 16 - 20 March.