Saturday 5 October 2024
Sport
Powerlifting Taster Session
05/10/2024 | 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for our mixed taster session, great for beginners or those with a little experience looking to try Powerlifting! You'll learn foundational skills including bracing, breath-work as well as the 3 main lifts (Squat, Bench and Deadlift) with comp spec equipment and advice from our qualified, competitive team. The session is designed to introduce techniques specific to each lift so don't worry…
Sport
Canoe Polo Taster Session
05/10/2024 | 15:00 - 16:30
Come to our taster session to try out kayaking!We will be going through the basics of how to kayak, including areas such as forward paddling, turning, and important safety. We will also introduce some basic ideas around canoe polo, such as passing & shooting and key rules for how the game is played.No previous experience is needed, we welcome members of all abilities!
Clubs & Societies
Cheerleading Level 2/3 Tryout
05/10/2024 | 15:30 - 17:00
Welcome to our level 2/3 tryout! This tryout session is for those who've cheered on a level 2 team or above, and want to be on a competitive team at UCL Lightning. In this tryout, you will be performing stunts, tumbles, jumps, and a dance sequence.If you have never cheered before or cheered on level 1, please go to the level 1 tryout session first.
Sport
Water Polo taster session!
05/10/2024 | 19:00 - 20:30
Come join us for a Water Polo taster session at Putney Leisure Centre! We will be running a session all about experiencing the fun around this sport. Some beginner tips and tricks, and of course we will do a friendly game to use the skills we learned earlier.
Sunday 6 October 2024
Events & Activities
Try It! Hike 2: Windsor Circular
06/10/2024 | 9:00 - 15:30
A serene walk that begins and ends at the footsteps of the iconic Windsor Castle, this hike moves on, following the River Thames before going through the Long Walk - a lengthy path that provides great views of the castle façade and nearby parks.WALK LEADERS: Katherine, Alisa, Maïa, AlexanderWALK DISTANCE: 17.31 kmWALK TERRAIN: Includes unsurfaced paths or tracks that may become muddy
Clubs & Societies
Cheerleading Level 1 Tryout
06/10/2024 | 11:00 - 12:30
Welcome to our level 1 tryout! This tryout session is for those who have never cheered before or cheered on level 1, and want to be on a competitive or performance team. In this tryout, you will be performing stunts, tumbles, jumps, and a dance sequence.
Clubs & Societies
Squash Club Taster session
06/10/2024 | 12:00 - 14:00
Join us at Bloomsbury Fitness squash courts to see what our social squash sessions are like! Whether you've played before or never heard of the sport, do come along, just make sure you've signed up first (and bring a pair of non-marking trainers). Equipment is provided, although bring your own racket if you have one! All levels are welcome.
Clubs & Societies
Cheerleading Level 2/3 Tryout
06/10/2024 | 12:30 - 14:00
Welcome to our level 2/3 tryout! This tryout session is for those who've cheered on a level 2 team or above, and want to be on a competitive team at UCL Lightning. In this tryout, you will be performing stunts, tumbles, jumps, and a dance sequence.If you have never cheered before or cheered on level 1, please go to the level 1 tryout session first.
Sport
UCL Kendo Beginner Taster Session 6th Oct 2-3pm #3
06/10/2024 | 14:00 - 15:00
Come along to give kendo a go! These taster sessions are aimed at complete beginners with no experience required. We will introduce you to kendo by teaching you the core footwork and sword cuts.Afterward, we will have a freshers meetup at a nearby venue to chat, chill, and make new friends.Wear comfortable flexible clothing. Equipment is provided.6th October 2-3pm Mandela Studio in Bloomsbury…
Sport
Canoe Polo Taster Session
06/10/2024 | 14:30 - 16:00
Come to our taster session to try out kayaking!We will be going through the basics of how to kayak, including key areas such as forward paddling, turning, and important safety.We will also introduce some basic ideas around canoe polo, such as passing & shooting and key rules for how the game is played.No previous experience is needed, we welcome members of all abilities!
Sport
UCL Kendo Beginner Taster Session 6th Oct 3-4pm #4
06/10/2024 | 15:00 - 16:00
Come along to give kendo a go! These taster sessions are aimed at complete beginners with no experience required. We will introduce you to kendo by teaching you the core footwork and sword cuts.Afterward, we will have a freshers meetup at a nearby venue to chat, chill, and make new friends.Wear comfortable flexible clothing. Equipment is provided.6th October 3-4pm Mandela Studio in Bloomsbury…
Monday 7 October 2024
Clubs & Societies
Meet & Greet 🌟
07/10/2024 | 18:00 - 20:30
We are so back! 🦾Calling all new and returning MedTechers, join us for our annual Meet & Greet evening! This is your chance to meet the new commitee, learn about our exceptional calendar of events for the year, make new friends, win prizes (limited-edition t-shirts anyone!?), and chow down on plenty of free pizza and other refreshments 🍕✨
Handball Taster #3: Final Call to Get Involved!
07/10/2024 | 19:00 - 20:30
📅 Date: Monday 23/09🕒 Time: 19:00 - 20:30📍 Place: Somers Town Community Sports Centre Missed our first two tasters? Don’t worry—this is your last chance to join in! Handball is a fast and fun team sport, and we welcome all levels of experience. Whether you’re completely new or already know the ropes, come along and give it a go. Just bring comfortable clothes, shoes, and your energy—no need…
Clubs & Societies
Caledonian Society Taster Session 3
07/10/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00
Hello Everybody! Have you ever wanted to try out Scottish Reeling, then come and give it a go! This shall be a beginner friendly taster session open to all, whether you have danced before or not, everybody is welcome! We promise you a practice session full of laughs and a great opportunity to meet new people (As well as an optional pub social afterwards of course).So why not come along and join…
Sport
UCL Amateur Boxing Club Taster Training Session
07/10/2024 | 20:30 - 21:15
Join us for our Taster Training Sessions with the UCL Amateur Boxing Club! These sessions are for people who want to start boxing and get involved with the sport but have little to no experience. Training will include boxing fundamentals, basic footwork and fitness. If this sounds like you, come get involved and get a flavour of what we do at the UCL Amateur Boxing Club!
Give it a Go
Gymnastics Taster Session
07/10/2024 | 20:30 - 22:00
Come along and give gymnastics a go! It doesn’t matter in the slightest whether you’ve done loads of gymnastics in the past, or if you can’t touch your toes! There is a huge range of abilities within the club, and everyone is super friendly. Our taster sessions are held at our normal training facility, Talacre Community Sports Centre, in a purpose built gym.
Sport
UCL Amateur Boxing Club Taster Training Session
07/10/2024 | 21:15 - 22:00
Join us for our Taster Training Sessions with the UCL Amateur Boxing Club! These sessions are for people who want to start boxing and get involved with the sport but have little to no experience. Training will include boxing fundamentals, basic footwork and fitness. If this sounds like you, come get involved and get a flavour of what we do at the UCL Amateur Boxing Club!
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Clubs & Societies
AIESEC Taster Session #2
08/10/2024 | 12:30 - 14:00
🌍AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organisation passionately driven by one cause: peace and fulfilment of humankind’s potential.We create direct and positive impact in the world by developing leadership in young people. We impact the world indirectly by designing cross-cultural opportunities that strive to address society's challenges.
Clubs & Societies
AIESEC Taster Session #2
08/10/2024 | 12:30 - 14:00
🌍AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organisation passionately driven by one cause: peace and fulfilment of humankind’s potential.We create direct and positive impact in the world by developing leadership in young people. We impact the world indirectly by designing cross-cultural opportunities that strive to address society's challenges.
Give it a Go
Gymnastics Taster Session
08/10/2024 | 20:00 - 22:00
Come along and give gymnastics a go! It doesn’t matter in the slightest whether you’ve done loads of gymnastics in the past, or if you can’t touch your toes! There is a huge range of abilities within the club, and everyone is super friendly. Our taster sessions are held at our normal training facility, Talacre Community Sports Centre, in a purpose built gym.
Clubs & Societies
UCL Karate Beginner Taster Session #3
08/10/2024 | 20:30 - 22:00
Ready to give Karate a go? This is our first taster session of the year aimed at beginners and people with minimal experience in martial arts. These sessions will teach the basics of the style of Karate we practice here at UCL (Shito-Ryu) and introduce you to the association we practice under.Whether you have experience or not, UCL Karate always has something for you. All are welcome to come…