Wednesday 9 September 2026

Events & Activities
Community Research Initiative Showcase 2026
09/09/2026 | 14:00 - 16:00
Join the Community Research Initiative (or CRIS to our friends) for our annual celebration of our students and communities who did something a little different and worked to co-create research for social impact. This year, we’ll be highlighting our student leaders and community leaders who have bridged the uni

Tuesday 29 September 2026

Give it a Go
Community Research In Action Field Trip
29/09/2026 | 14:00 - 17:00
Want to see community research in action? Join us on our immersive field trip as we explore how communities in London create, share and use knowledge to drive social change. “It has really brought a really interesting group together and made me feel part of the UCL research community.”– A UCL student who joined us for our first trip!

Wednesday 14 October 2026

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Skills for Community Engaged Research Taster
14/10/2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Ever wondered how to make a genuine impact with your research? Or share benefits with participants?Come along to this free skills session hosted by UCL's Community Research Initiative, where you’ll learn about researching with and for community.

Tuesday 8 December 2026

Volunteering
Make a difference with your research skills: Community Research Initiative Pop Up
08/12/2026 | 11:30 - 15:00
Want to do something different with your research skills? The Community Research Initiative (or CRIS for short!) is all about taking your research and study skills from classroom to community. Our Research Volunteering programme allows you to volunteer your brain with local charities to help solve real world problems. 

Wednesday 9 December 2026

Volunteering
Make a difference with your research skills: Community Research Initiative Pop Up
09/12/2026 | 11:30 - 15:00
Want to do something different with your research skills? The Community Research Initiative (or CRIS for short!) is all about taking your research and study skills from classroom to community. Our Research Volunteering programme allows you to volunteer your brain with local charities to help solve real world problems. 

Tuesday 2 February 2027

Volunteering
Make a difference with your research skills: Community Research Initiative Pop Up
02/02/2027 | 11:30 - 15:00
Want to do something different with your research skills? The Community Research Initiative (or CRIS for short!) is all about taking your research and study skills from classroom to community. Our Research Volunteering programme allows you to volunteer your brain with local charities to help solve real world problems. 

Wednesday 28 April 2027

Volunteering
Make a difference with your research skills: Community Research Initiative Pop Up
28/04/2027 | 11:30 - 15:00
Want to do something different with your research skills? The Community Research Initiative (or CRIS for short!) is all about taking your research and study skills from classroom to community. Our Research Volunteering programme allows you to volunteer your brain with local charities to help solve real world problems. 

Monday 5 July 2027

Give it a Go
Show Up and Write
05/07/2027 | 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome to Show Up And Write!Are you in the thick of dissertation or thesis writing and wishing you didn’t have to do it alone? Looking for a bit of motivation and strength in numbers? Join us for a group writing session.We’ll start by giving everyone the chance to share what they’re planning to work on, then, true to the spirit of the session, you simply show up and write. No pressure, no…

Tuesday 6 July 2027

Volunteering
Make a difference with your research skills: Community Research Initiative Pop Up
06/07/2027 | 11:30 - 15:00
Want to do something different with your research skills? The Community Research Initiative (or CRIS for short!) is all about taking your research and study skills from classroom to community. Our Research Volunteering programme allows you to volunteer your brain with local charities to help solve real world problems. 

Tuesday 3 August 2027

Give it a Go
Show Up and Write
03/08/2027 | 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome to Show Up And Write!Are you in the thick of dissertation or thesis writing and wishing you didn’t have to do it alone? Looking for a bit of motivation and strength in numbers? Join us for a group writing session.We’ll start by giving everyone the chance to share what they’re planning to work on, then, true to the spirit of the session, you simply show up and write. No pressure, no…