Meet David, Your New UCL East Officer!
Meet David, your newly elected UCL East Officer. David is ready to make a difference and help make student life at UCL East the best it can be. We caught up with David to learn more about him, what he's most excited about in his new role and a few fun facts along the way!
Halloween in East London
We've rounded up some of the best Halloween activities happening in Stratford and across East London. Some events require advance booking, have age restrictions or may sell out, so make sure to check the organisers' websites for ticket availability, accessibility information and the latest event details before heading out.
Finding Your Feet at University
Although Welcome Week might be over and Term 1 in full swing, that doesn’t mean you have to have everything figured out already. Maybe you’re still getting used to your timetable, trying to find a routine that works for you, or waiting for uni to start feeling a bit more familiar. That's completely normal – and you're not the only one!
Get Active at UCL East This Term
Looking to stay active, try something new or take a break from studying? From swimming and climbing to Pilates, there are plenty of ways to get moving at UCL East and nearby this term.
Your Student Common Room at UCL East
Your Student Common Room at UCL EastNeed somewhere to relax between classes, have lunch or catch up with friends? There’s a dedicated Student Common Room at UCL East.
UCL East Shuttle Bus Pilot Has Ended
UCL East Shuttle Bus Pilot Has EndedThe UCL East shuttle bus pilot has now ended and will not be running during the 2026/27 academic year.
Dissertation Season Top Tips
Dissertation Season Top TipsWhether you’re still figuring out your structure or panic-writing with three tabs open and a coffee going cold beside you, here are some practical tips to help make the process a little less stressful.
Tube Strikes: What You Need to Know and Our Top Tips
Tube Strikes: What You Need to Know and Our Top Tips
Aryan Patel Launches Competitive Sudoku Platform
Aryan Patel Launches Competitive Sudoku Platform Building a tech platform from scratch is impressive on its own. Doing it alongside a demanding degree is even more so.
Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental Health
Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental HealthUniversity life can be exciting, busy and sometimes overwhelming.
Creative Connections at PictureEast26
The UCL x The New Black Film Collective student-led celebration:
Ramadan: Tips and support for observers this month
Ramadan is a meaningful and reflective time for many students across our UCL East community. Alongside fasting from dawn to sunset, it can also be a month of prayer, connection, and personal reflection.
From grain to loaf: Students go behind the scenes at E5 Bakehouse
From grain to loaf: Students go behind the scenes at E5 BakehouseStudents recently visited E5 Bakehouse for a hands-on workshop and behind-the-scenes tour, exploring how bread is made inside a working bakery and mill.
UCL East - Support over the Winter Closure
UCL will be closed from 5:30pm on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 to 9:00am on Monday 5th January 2026. As we approach the Christmas break, we want to make sure you know what support is available – both on campus and beyond.
Q&A with Yiran Liu – UCL East Students’ Officer
Meet Yiran Liu, your new UCL East Students’ Officer. Yiran is committed to helping UCL East grow. From pushing for more community events to making sure student voices are heard, they’re here to support the East campus as it continues to build its own identity.
Q&A with Eliora Iyere - One Pool Street Hall Community Officer
New to One Pool Street? Meet Eliora Iyere, your new Hall Community Officer. She is someone who’s passionate about making One Pool Street a welcoming, lively, and connected place to live.
Students “Create for a Cause” at UCL East Mosaic Workshop
Students “Create for a Cause” at UCL East Mosaic WorkshopA creative mosaic workshop at UCL East, led by Ella Page, Community Engagement Coordinator for Student Social Impact at Students’ Union UCL, brought students together last month to create artwork for a local community garden.
East London Welcome 2026
Welcome to UCL! Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, we’ve got an exciting line-up of events, activities and opportunities to help you settle in, make friends and feel at home in East London.
Support Available During Easter Closure
UCL will be closed from 5:30pm on Wednesday 16 April 2025 to 9:00am on Wednesday 23 April 2025. As we approach the Easter break, we want to make sure you know what support is available – both on campus and beyond.
Free Sanitary Products at UCL East
13 November 2024