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Once you've read through the list of workshops and stallholders, please head back to the event page here to purchase your free ticket and select your workshop preferences. Workshops will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis up to the maximum number of attendees at each workshop.
- Club Culture: National Conversations and the Impact on TeamUCL Sports Clubs
'Sports Club culture' is the hot topic in higher education, driven by BUCS, the national membership body for almost all competitive university sport. At a recent BUCS Club Culture Summit, examples from across the sector showed how negative cultural markers drive students away from sport, and at worst, leads to injury and death. For some institutions, clubs and teams, there is an ever-present cycle of behaviour that harms students.
Is that the case at UCL? We don't think so, but we don't know for sure. This workshop is a preventative step, to promote the best of club inclusivity, and get ahead of any 'club culture' issues before they become national headlines. Join Tommy for a reflective workshop on the conversations in the sector, and what they mean for TeamUCL clubs. Come along to help lead the conversation on what club culture means to you and for UCL.
This workshop is for club committee members.
Delivered by Tommy Garwood, Sports Development Manager (Clubs & Performance)- The Power of Being You: Networking with Confidence and Authenticity
The most powerful networking tool you have is yourself. In this workshop, you will discover how to communicate with confidence and present your authentic self, to build meaningful connections that can open doors to a future of opportunity. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, you'll learn how to navigate opportunities with purpose and authenticity, helping you to enter any room, space or leadership role, with confidence.
This workshop is for all TeamUCL Playmakers (coaches, officials, activators, volunteers) and committee members.
Delivered by Chelsea Pope, Football Development Officer.- Breaking Down Barriers to Participation in Sport & Physical Activity
This interactive workshop will explore key findings from recent taster membership survey feedback and student life strategy survey, highlighting the barriers that prevent students from taking part in sports and physical activity. Together, we'll discuss practical steps you can take to create more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environments that encourage participation and retention. The session will also explore the impact of language barriers on engagement, with insights and experiences shared by Sung Jae, offering you valuable considerations for improving communication and supporting diverse communities. Participants will leave with a better understanding of common participation barriers and actionable ideas to help make their club or activity more inclusive for all.
This session is for club committee members (presidents, treasurers, welfare officers and captains) as well as TeamUCL Playmakers who have a responsibility for leading or facilitating sport & physical activity, e.g. coaches, officials, activators.
Delivered by Niamh Barnett, Sports Development Coordinator (Equity & Inclusion), and Sung Jae Cho, Project Active Assistant.Welcoming Beginners into Your TeamUCL Sports Club
Do you run a TeamUCL sports club for a lesser-known sport? Are you looking to attract more members and grow your club?
New members are the future of your club and making them feel welcome from day one really matters. This practical workshop will give you the tools to attract and support beginners, raise awareness of your sport, and create a positive first experience that encourages students to return.
We'll cover practical approaches to promoting your club through social media and marketing, writing clear and engaging website content, running beginner-friendly taster sessions, building an inclusive environment, and keeping prospective members engaged throughout the year. You'll leave with practical ideas to help grow your club, improve the beginner experience, and turn curiosity into long-term participation.
This training is aimed at club presidents and welfare officers, but we encourage committee members whose roles support equality, diversity, and inclusion to also attend.
Delivered by Lilley Westlake, Physical Activity ManagerMaking an Impact: Fundraising as a Sports Club
Want your club to make a positive impact in the community through fundraising? This session will share practical tips and creative ideas for organising successful charity fundraising events throughout the year. From challenge events and socials to awareness campaigns and collaborations, you'll learn how to engage members, maximise participation, and create meaningful fundraising opportunities that support causes your club cares about. Ideal for committee members looking to inspire their teams and give back through sport.
This training is aimed at committee members, in particular fundraising officers.
Delivered by Charlie Morris, UCL200 Events and Programme Manager.How to raise your club’s profile utilising social media and marketing
In a world where social media and marketing platforms are an essential part of advertising, find out how you can utilise these tools to raise the profile of your club to new students, external stakeholders, and potential investors. Join Lydia, Sports Administrator, & Sam, Sports Development Coordinator, in an interactive workshop exploring best practice methods to advertise your club and find out what to do and most importantly, what not to do!
This workshop is for committee members with sponsorship, outreach, and media focused roles.Delivered by Sam Johnson, Sports Development Coordinator, and Lydia Sellen, Sports Administrator.
Be a Good Sport: Volunteering as a Club
So, you’ve mastered your sport, perfected the photo dump and prepared your inevitable Varsity speech. What’s next?
The communities of London could use talent like yours, and, luckily for them, you’ve got a whole club full of it! Whether it’s helping as a team at a one-off event, sharing your sporting skills with a local school or starting your own student-led project, there are plenty of ways to put that famous TeamUCL energy to good use. This session will help you find a volunteering idea that genuinely suits your club, and show you how easy it is to build skills, make a difference and bring the team together somewhere other than the pitch or Phineas. Shot intended :)This training is aimed at committee members with roles in volunteering and outreach.
Delivered by Emma Tweedie, Community Volunteering Coordinator, and Tushar Uppal, Volunteering Events Coordinator.Maximising the impact and effectiveness of your coaches
This interactive workshop will explore what makes a great coach, how to create a clear vision they buy into, and how to have the conversations that keep everyone moving in the same direction. From managing expectations and navigating challenges to building strong relationships, you'll leave with practical tools to help your coaches thrive and make an even bigger impact on your members.
This workshop is for club committee members.
Delivered by Katie Sykes, Head of Sport & Physical Activity
Sports Leadership: Your Experience. Your Edge.
Join the dots between your TeamUCL leadership experiences, the skills you’re developing and what employers increasingly value in a changing world of work. With insights from sector expert Jonathan Day, you will learn to turn your experiences into compelling evidence of your skills and articulate your value with greater confidence to potential employers.
This workshop is for all TeamUCL Playmakers (coaches, officials, activators, volunteers) and committee members.
Delivered by Jonathan Day, Director of Up Skill 4 Life.