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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Events & Activities
Discover London - Natural History Trip
23/09/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
The Natural History Museum is one of London's most iconic and beloved institutions, housed in a breathtaking Romanesque terracotta building in South Kensington that is itself as much of an attraction as the collections within.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Theatre Trip: Lion King
23/09/2026 | 17:00 - 22:00
As part of International Welcome Week, artsUnlocked will be be heading to see The Lion King on Wednesday 23 September 🦁The evening will begin with a Speedfriending session, where you’ll have the chance to meet other students and make new friends. We’ll also hand out your theatre tickets before heading to the theatre together for the show.
Thursday 24 September 2026
Friday 25 September 2026
Events & Activities
UCL East Welcome: London Stadium Tour
25/09/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
Go behind the scenes of the home of West Ham United, the centrepiece of London 2012, British Athletics and much more! You can take a seat in the stands and team dugout, walk the players tunnel and go pitch side. Don't miss out!
Clubs & Societies
UCL American Society Welcome Social + Mid-Autumn Festival Social Dinner at Din Tai Fung
25/09/2026 | 16:00 - 23:00
Congratulations! You made it to this side of the pond (if you weren't already here)!In any case, come join your fellow Americans and others interested in the US at our very first social of the 2026-27 academic year, just in time for the Friday of International Student Welcome Week and Mid-Autumn Festival!
Monday 28 September 2026
Events & Activities
Cultural Societies Fair
28/09/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
🌏 Join Us at the Cultural Societies Fair! 🎉Cultural societies at UCL celebrate the rich diversity of our student community by bringing together individuals with a common heritage, language or interest in a certain culture. These societies provide a welcoming and inclusive space to connect, share traditions and celebrate different cultures.
Events & Activities
Global Karaoke @ Wilkins Terrace
28/09/2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
Sing your way around the world! Unleash your inner performer and join us to kick off Welcome Week with Global Karaoke on the iconic Wilkins Terrace. Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, you'll fit right in at one of our friendly Karaoke with everything from classic hits and modern bangers playing to get you going. With music from every corner of the world expect surprising…
Events & Activities
Monday Meditation
28/09/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00
Start the week off with a silent meditation session to centre yourself!This session is led by Reid Humble, the UCL Chaplain and Interfaith Adviser.He will introduce you to centering contemplation, a form of silent meditation he has been practicing for over 15 years. We will then meditate silently for 20 minutes. You are also welcome to use a different meditation practice you are familiar with.
Bars
Live Music @ Institute Bar
28/09/2026 | 19:00 - 22:30
Join us every week for a night of smooth tunes and music creativity at the Institute Bar! 🎷Brought to you by the Live Music Society we’re excited to present bi-weekly gigs held at the Institute bar on Mondays.Starting at 19:00, enjoy a fantastic performance by the talented members of the Live Music Society setting the perfect mood for the evening. Kick back and watch the magic happen.…
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Events & Activities
artsUCL Fair
29/09/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
Join Us for the artsUCL Fair!artsUCL is your creative community on campus - we're committed to creating a truly inclusive space where everyone feels welcome! artsUCL aims to offer exciting opportunities for Arts Societies and non-society members, making it easier than ever to get involved with arts activity.
Give it a Go
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Welcome Week Walking Tour
29/09/2026 | 11:00 - 13:30
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Walking Tour with Unseen Tours🕓 Duration: 2.5 hours📍 Start: Gordon Square (what3words = ///moth.relate.jazzy ) 📍 End: Seven Dials Market🪙 Ticket Price: £5, including a free hot drink at Redemption Roasters + £5 voucher at Seven Dials Market
Events & Activities
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour: Soho
29/09/2026 | 14:00 - 15:30
Discover Soho with the LGBTQ+ NetworkAn historic LGBTQ+ district in London, join us as we tour you through the area's bars, restaurants, and shops. Do you enjoy the city's bustle and want to get involved in the nightlife, or explore central London with a guide? Then meet up with your tour guide as we take the journey down to Soho Square, where we'll start our full tour, highlighting its rich…
Events & Activities
Global Board Games @ Phineas
29/09/2026 | 16:00 - 18:00
We want you to join us for the Global Board Games, pull up a chair and travel the world without leaving the Phineas Bar! From Mexican Loteria to Japanese Shogi, Chinese Checkers to Mancala, we've brought together board games from every corner of the globe, because some of the best ways to make friends just need a shared table.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Theatre Trip: Matilda the Musical
29/09/2026 | 17:00 - 22:00
As part of Welcome Week, artsUnlocked will be heading to see Matilda the Musical on Tuesday 29 September 🎭The evening will begin with a Speed Friending session, where you’ll have the chance to meet other students and make new friends. We’ll then head to the theatre together for the show.
Clubs & Societies
Cheers & Beers Pub Quiz at The Jack Horner
29/09/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Looking for a relaxed, low-pressure way to meet fellow UCL students and dive into traditional pub culture? Join the UCL Cheers and Beers Society at the historic Jack Horner for an evening of great pub hospitality and friendly competition. Everyone is welcome! What to Expect
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Give it a Go
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Welcome Week Walking Tour
30/09/2026 | 11:00 - 13:30
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Walking Tour with Unseen Tours🕓 Duration: 2.5 hours📍 Start: Gordon Square (what3words = ///moth.relate.jazzy ) 📍 End: Seven Dials Market🪙 Ticket Price: £5, including a free hot drink at Redemption Roasters + £5 voucher at Seven Dials Market
Clubs & Societies
Magazine Design/Collage Session - Student Journalism - Pi Media x Kinesis
30/09/2026 | 14:00 - 15:30
Want to get creative with student journalism? Join Pi Media and Kinesis, two of UCL's leading student publications, for a hands-on magazine design and collage session during Freshers’ Week!
Thursday 1 October 2026
Representation
Welcome: Introduction to British Politics
01/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00
New to British politics, or just looking for a refresher? Join the Policy team at Students' Union UCL for an accessible introduction to the UK's political system. This session will provide an overview of Parliament, how laws are made, key parliamentary processes, and the current political landscape in Britain.
Volunteering
Student-led Community Project Showcase
01/10/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
A Showcase of Performances by Student Community ProjectsMusic! Dance! Volunteering!Did you know you can create and run your own community project? Well you can! Whether your thing is engineering, befriending, eye health or cheerleading, there's a project for you, all led by students.This showcase will spotlight some of our performance-based community projects, including: