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Friday 2 October 2026
Events & Activities
Affiliate Students Speedfriending
02/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00
Meet new people… At speed!New to UCL as an affiliate student? Looking to meet other students, make friends and get to know people from different programmes and backgrounds? Come along to our Affiliate Student Speedfriending session.
Clubs & Societies
Student Journalism 101 With Pi Media 🗞️
02/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
Curious about journalism, passionate about current affairs, or just wondering what student journalism at UCL is all about?Join Pi Media for our interactive Journalism 101 session, where our editors will take you through everything you need to know about getting involved in student journalism, from writing and reporting to pitching your own stories.
Clubs & Societies
DragSoc Picnic & Colouring Social
02/10/2026 | 13:30 - 15:30
Come join us in Russel Square for a DragSoc picnic social! We will be bringing along food, makers, and makeup templates for you to colour in! Discuss your ideas with us, whether you’re a seasoned drag artist or wanting to dabble!
Events & Activities
TeamUCL Gym East Tour
02/10/2026 | 15:00 - 16:00
This is a great opportunity to get a guided tour around TeamUCL Gym East from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Any questions you may have, the team will be happy to answer. Head to the One Pool Street reception where you will meet with a member of the Gym Team who will take you on a tour of the facilities. A Gym Tour will begin every 15 minutes within the allocated time.Tour guides:…
Events & Activities
Mahjong
02/10/2026 | 15:30 - 17:00
🀄 Mahjong Extravaganza! 🀄Join us for an hour and a half of fun and friendly competition with this classic game. Whether you're a Mahjong master or new to the game, this event is open to everyone..Bring your friends or come solo!Please note that more tickets for this event will become available closer to the event. Save the event to get notified!
Events & Activities
Dance Fit Taster Session
02/10/2026 | 16:00 - 16:55
Non-stop hip-swiveling, shoulder-shimmying and fabulous footwork. Torch fat and calories, whittle your middle and sculpt your hips, butt and thighs. Instructor: AoifeDate: 2nd October 2026Time: 4pm - 4:55pm Equipment: A water bottle. What to wear: Please wear whatever clothing you can move around in comfortably.
Sport
Social Dodgeball Club TASTER Session 1
02/10/2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
What better way to end your week than with an action-packed game of dodgeball! Relive the classic school games you know and love, with plenty of fun twists and variations to keep things exciting. Grab your friends, dodge, duck and dive, and get ready for a session full of laughs and friendly competition!
Events & Activities
New Nordic Voices: A Contemporary Film Festival
02/10/2026 | 18:00 - 04/10/2026 | 21:20
Celebrating the diversity and creativity of contemporary Nordic filmmaking, the three-day festival will showcase films from across the Nordic region, spanning a range of languages, cultures and perspectives.The programme will feature 12 films, alongside director Q&As, introductions from academic experts and a wine reception.
Saturday 3 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
🌳 Taster Hike (3 of 8): Seven Sisters #1 (22km)
03/10/2026
This iconic coastal hike takes you along the breathtaking chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, offering panoramic views over the English Channel 🌊. Expect rolling hills, dramatic ascents, and peaceful countryside paths as you journey from Seaford to Eastbourne, up and down each of the Seven Sisters 🏕️⛰️. A must-do adventure for anyone who loves nature, challenge, and unbeatable views! 🌤️👣
Events & Activities
Welcome Fair 2026
03/10/2026 | 10:00 - 04/10/2026 | 17:00
Two days of clubs, societies, freebies, performances, demonstrations and more... welcome to the Welcome Fair.On the final weekend of Welcome Festival, we're taking over Main Campus to show you just how much there is to get involved in during your time at UCL. Tickets are free, booking opens at a later date, so keep an eye on this page for updates.
Events & Activities
Yoga Taster Session
03/10/2026 | 10:30 - 11:30
This nourishing class focuses on the fundamentals of yoga, mobility and breathing, working on both your body and mind. You'll hold postures longer than you would in a flowing vinyasa class, so you can explore the technical aspects and the effects internally. All levels are welcome as modifications are offered to suit whatever level you are. A great class to open, strengthen and clam the body and…
Events & Activities
TeamUCL Gym Challenge
03/10/2026 | 11:30 - 15:30
The TeamUCL Gym Challenge is the ultimate fitness competition. Participants complete three mini-events, achieving a score for each event completed. Everyone who participates enters a prize draw, for the greatest prize of them all, a TeamUCL Gym Annual Membership. The overall podium winners will receive additional mystery prizes.This is an open event; no tickets are required to take part in the…
Cheerleading: Level 1 Tryout
03/10/2026 | 14:00 - 15:30
Think you’ve got what it takes to join one of our Level 1 teams? Come along and give cheerleading a go in an extremely beginner-friendly environment! No previous cheer experience, skills, or prior knowledge is needed! We’ll teach you everything from the basics and guide you through the tryout. Whether you’ve never cheered before or are completely new to stunting and tumbling, this is the perfect…
Cheerleading: Level 1 Tryout
03/10/2026 | 15:30 - 17:00
Think you’ve got what it takes to join one of our Level 1 teams? Come along and give cheerleading a go in an extremely beginner-friendly environment! No previous cheer experience, skills, or prior knowledge is needed! We’ll teach you everything from the basics and guide you through the tryout. Whether you’ve never cheered before or are completely new to stunting and tumbling, this is the perfect…
Bars
LGBTQ+ Pub Trip
03/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
New at UCL? or Continuing your studies? Meet LGBTQ+ Friends!Welcome (or welcome back) LGBTQ+ Students and allies! We'll be having a drink at one of the pubs nearby UCL. Make new friends over a pint, whether you're a fresher new to London, a continuing student looking to make friends, or a postgrad. Everyone is welcome! Don't drink? Don't worry you can still come and enjoy the non-alcoholic…
Sunday 4 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
🌻 Taster Walk (4 of 8): Sevenoaks Circular (15km)
04/10/2026
This 15km circular from Sevenoaks starts right in the heart of Knole Park, home to one of England's largest deer parks and the magnificent Knole House itself, seat of the Sackville-West family for over 400 years. The route climbs and weaves through ancient woodland and open commons before looping back via the geensand way. A proper Kent classic with 399m of climbing, roaming deer, and one of the…
Cheerleading: Level 2/3 Tryout
04/10/2026 | 9:30 - 11:00
This tryout is for experienced athletes looking to join our Level 2 or Level 3 competitive teams. To attend this tryout, you must have previously competed at Level 3 or higher.If you have not competed at Level 3 or above, please attend our Level 1 Tryout instead! You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills there and receive a callback for a L2/3 Tryout to be considered for a higher…