UCL Women's Hockey Shortlisted for National Award
Great news! UCL Women's Hockey have been nominated for Club of the Year in this year's BUCS awards.The award recognises a club that has demonstrated a commitment to development through innovative and proactive projects and partnerships, resulting in increased participation, inclusion and diversity in its membership as well as a better student experience for it's members.
Three Minute Thesis Final 2019 - Winner Announced
An 80,000 word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes!Seventeen doctoral candidates from across all faculties competed in the UCL Three Minute Thesis Final hosted by the Students' Union on 12 June 2019 in the Christopher Ingold XLG2 Auditorium.
Academic Rep of the Year 2019 - Overall Winner Announced
The annual Academic Rep of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of students and their contributions to the student community at UCL. We have over 1,600 Academic Reps who work with staff each day to make education better in your departments and faculties. These reps demonstrate how the Union ensures the student voice is heard and shape the academic experience
Last ever Union Council Meeting
So, that’s it, we had the last ever Union Council Meeting :( During the meeting we wrapped up what the Sabbatical Officers have done this year but most of the meeting centred around changes to the Bye-Laws. These changes affect the way you make your voice heard at the Union and how your ideas become action. Here’s a summary of what was discussed:
Why vote in the European Elections?
We're heading to the ballot boxes on Thursday 23 May but why should you actually vote in the European Elections? What does it mean for you? Why should you bother walking down to your local polling office? Here’s a quick-stop article on why it’s essential to vote in the upcoming elections.Why should I bother?One word. Brexit.
Academic Rep of the Year 2019 - Faculty Winners Announced!
This year we received 130 nominations for the Academic Rep of the Year 2019. Students and staff across UCL nominated reps who've gone the extra mile to represent students and work with staff to make students' academic experience better. The nominations are in, the judging panel has taken place, and now we can announce the winners of each of the faculty awards.
Preparing for Exams
Getting to the Exam HallIf you are sitting your exams during the main exam period you should have by now received your exam timetable. Get familiar with the exam hall venue, know where it is and how to get there (plan at least two routes, just in case there are delays with your top choice).
These are the staff shortlisted for the 2019 Student Choice Awards
In February and March, we asked you to tell us about the amazing staff you've encountered at UCL and we were overwhelmed by how many of you got in touch to tell us about such positive stories. These nominations stand as an example of how research and teaching at UCL should progress and will help us show the university the kind of things that you want.
UCL Accommodation - Rent Update
We’ve been working hard with our elected reps and UCL management to negotiate and agree the cost of UCL accommodation for 2019/20.We’re pleased to announce a major win for future students who live in UCL accommodation that ensures rents are affordable and the quality of the accommodation high. We have secured the following wins for students in accommodation: