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Monday 5 October 2026
War Is Interested in You: Gideon Rachman on Conflict in the New Age, Hosted by UCL Debating Society
05/10/2026 | 17:45 - 19:00
Gideon Rachman is Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent at the Financial Times and an award-winning analyst of global geopolitics.The event features a speaker address by Mr Rachman, in which he draws on his upcoming book *'War Is Interested in You'* to offer a balanced take on the erosion of the rules-based diplomatic order and what will succeed it. Following the speaker address, we will open the…
Sport
Swimming Club Taster Session
05/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00
Come join us for our second swimming session of the year! We would love to see you poolside to try out swimming at the swimming club, whether it be for fitness or competition. Make sure to have signed up to a Taster Membership before grabbing a ticket, and we can't wait to see you poolside soon :)
Sport
Competitive Dodgeball Club TASTER Session
05/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:30
Get ready to dodge, duck, and throw!Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly competitive dodgeball session where you can meet new people, learn basic skills and enjoy some friendly competition.No experience needed. Just bring some comfortable sports wear, suitable trainers and your A game!
Events & Activities
RUMS Freshers' Boat Ball
05/10/2026 | 18:15 - 23:00
Freshers' Boat Ball is the first black-tie event of the RUMS Freshers' Fortnight! Celebrate the start of your medical school journey dressed up with drinks, dancing and stunning views of London along the Thames River! 🪩🕺Dress code: Black-tie 🌟
Clubs & Societies
Hockey - Taster Session (Men's)
05/10/2026 | 18:45 - 20:15
Come and try Hockey at UCL!Whether you’ve played hockey for years or have never picked up a stick before, our taster session is the perfect opportunity to give it a go and experience one of UCL’s biggest sporting communities.UCL Men’s Hockey Club brings together players of all standards, from complete beginners to experienced performance-level players. We will be running multiple sessions that…
Clubs & Societies
Dancing Le Rock Taster Session
05/10/2026 | 19:00 - 20:30
🕺 Come discover Le Rock dancing, whether you are a beginner or a returning member, we are excited to welcome you all!🪩 Enjoy 80s music and a fun new way to move your body!Free eventFurther information to be found on our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucldancinglerock/
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Kickboxing Taster Session #2 (5th Oct)
05/10/2026 | 19:00 - 20:30
Our aims are clear: to help all of our members keep fit, stay focused and learn how to defend themselves. Our sessions are lead by a fully qualified external instructor, John, with each session comprising of three main parts: stretching, stamina building & flexibility; fighting technique practice & consolidation; and finally, light sparring. Monday sessions will be mostly focused on…
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Caledonian Society TASTER Session #2
05/10/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Feel like trying out Scottish Reeling?Join us for the second of our free taster sessions where we'll be teaching the basic steps for a variety of dances, including setting, spinning and the reel of three, then putting them together! Absolutely no experience is needed at all, so come along and learn your first dance with us!
Clubs & Societies
Handball Club Taster-2
05/10/2026 | 19:00 - 20:30
Come along to our handball taster session and give handball a try! No previous experience is needed — whether you are completely new to the sport or have played before, everyone is welcome.We’ll introduce the basics of handball through some simple drills, games and a chance to play with the club. Just bring comfortable sportswear, trainers and plenty of energy!
Bars
Jazz @ Institute Bar
05/10/2026 | 19:00 - 22:30
Brought to you by UCL Jazz Society, join us every other week for a night of smooth tunes and music creativity at the Institute Bar! 🎷Every other Monday, we play live jazz at the Institute bar next to the IOE. Come listen to our House Band play from 19:00, and bring your instrument for the jam at 20:00!
Clubs & Societies
Automotive Society Pub Quiz
05/10/2026 | 19:30 - 20:30
Join us for the first Automotive Society quiz of the year! The society will be hosting a quiz night where we get together and find out our real automotive knowledge and put it to the test. The event location will be announced on our WhatsApp and instagram page. Our WhatsApp can be found through the link on our page on the Student Union website. Our instagram can also be found there too!…
Sport
Taster session
05/10/2026 | 20:30 - 22:00
Come and join us for a fun and social gymnastics session! Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a gym before or you’ve been flipping for years, our artistic gymnastics taster session is your chance to get involved, meet new people, and try something super fun. If you’re looking to try a new sport, or reconnect with gymnastics after a break, this session is the perfect starting point. All…
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Muay Thai x African Caribbean Society Taster #5
05/10/2026 | 20:30 - 21:15
Celebrate Black History Month with us at our taster session in collaboration with African Caribbean Society to get a feel of Muay Thai Club! Our coach will introduce the basics of Muay Thai: punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, providing a relaxed and supportive environment for you to try it out. Whether you're completely new or simply interested in finding out more, this is a great opportunity to…
Clubs & Societies
UCL Boxing Taster Session
05/10/2026 | 20:30 - 21:30
Come check out UCL boxing for free before committing to a membership! Open to all students, from complete beginners to experienced boxers.What we'll cover:Stance, footwork, basic punchesSafe, non-contact combination work with partners.What to bring: Gym clothes, indoor trainers, and water. Own gloves are welcome but club gloves are available.
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Muay Thai Taster #6 (General)
05/10/2026 | 21:15 - 22:00
Join us at our General taster session to get a feel of Muay Thai Club! Our coach will introduce the basics of Muay Thai: punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, providing a relaxed and supportive environment for you to try it out. Whether you're completely new or simply interested in finding out more, this is a great opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and see what being part of the club is…
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
BAKE SHARE and Great British Bake Off Watch Party night!
06/10/2026
This week we will be bringing back our well-loved Bake Share and the Great British Bake Off watch party night! FROM 7-8pm:What is a Bake Share? Simply bake something (ANYTHING!) in your accomodation/flat and bring it along to our event in the evening! We encourage everyone to get creative!
Volunteering
Big Help Out: Wildlife Conservation in Holland Park
06/10/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
Join Us for Conservation Volunteering in Holland ParkSpend the day helping to care for one of London's most treasured parks. Depending on the season, you'll be helping with conservation tasks such as planting native shrubs, developing hedgerows, restoring meadows by removing invasive species, maintaining wildlife habitats and litter-picking. Every task helps improve the park for both wildlife and…
Volunteering
Crafternoon: Collaging Charity Notebooks in School of Management
06/10/2026 | 11:00 - 15:00
Join the Social Impact Team for a creative, wellbeing-focused micro-volunteering drop-in for School of Management students! Students will use collaging materials to decorate notebooks that will be donated to It's Your Life. Please note this activity is for students studying at School of Management only!
Events & Activities
Hair Braiding Workshop: Black History Month
06/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
Ever wanted to learn how to braid but never knew where to start?Join us for a 90-minute hands-on hair braiding workshop in collaboration with IVY WILD, exploring the techniques, traditions and stories behind Black hair.
Sport
Competitive Swimming Team Trials (3)
06/10/2026 | 15:30 - 17:00
Our third trials for the UCL Competitive Swimming Team are being hosted and we'd love to see you there! Our competitive team provides a higher level of training and the chance to swim at the highest levels of British university swimming, and with that comes limited spaces, and as such we hold trials at the beginning of each term!! This provides our men's and women's captains with an opportunity…