Drug and Alcohol Impact:
Drug and Alcohol Impact embeds social norms of responsible drinking on our campuses, and refocuses the conversation on drugs towards reducing harm, and building healthier, safer, more productive student communities. This isn't about getting students to stop drinking. It's about creating a more positive culture of responsible drinking and making campus inclusive for those who do not drink alcohol.
UCL has been among the institutions across the UK participating in the Drug and Alcohol Impact initiative. UCL has worked to meet a range of criteria, and an upcoming audit will evaluate progress and gather valuable research on this topic. Depending on how many criteria are met, UCL may achieve either ‘Working Towards Drug and Alcohol Impact’ status or full Drug and Alcohol Impact accreditation.
You can find out more about Harm Reduction at UCL here.
Auditing:
We are looking for auditors! You will be fully trained and in small groups, auditors will complete the audit over 2 days. Read more about what it’s like to be a student auditor for Drug and Alcohol Impact on the SOS UK website.
What skills do I need?
No technical knowledge is needed! Full training will be provided to fit in with any learning or access requirements. All you need is an interest in finding out more about the culture of drinking alcohol and drug use on your campus and what is being done on your campus to ensure the welfare of students.
Commitment:
Day 1: Monday 22 June 2026, 10:00am-5:00pm, Bloomsbury Campus
Day 2: Tuesday 23 June 2026, 9.15am-3:00pm, Bloomsbury Campus
What will it involve:
Day 1: Auditor training conducted by SOS-UK in the morning and desk-based audit in the afternoon.
Day 2: Documentary review and interview training conducted by SOS-UK in the morning and interviews of three key individuals from the Students’ Union and the University in the afternoon.
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• Auditor training: this half-day training will equip you with all the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to conduct the audits and assist with the interviews.
• Desk-based audit: this will involve reviewing the evidence which UCL and the Students’ Union have submitted in advance of the audit – ranging from photos of related events to changes in policy and procedure! You’ll get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at how change occurs locally.
• Interview training and conducting interviews: SOS will train you with all the skills you require to conduct the interviews alongside the other auditors. Interviews will take place with three key individuals including staff from the Students’ Union and UCL. The interview will be led by all the auditors in a group with the support of SOS-UK staff.
You will always be working with other students and be accompanied by a member of the SOS-UK team and given all the support you require to undertake the tasks.
Key skills and experience gained:
• Gain skills and knowledge in auditing.
• Experience of working on a national programme in a professional environment;
• Knowledge of how institutions and students’ unions tackle responsible alcohol consumption and drug harm reduction;
• Insight into effective behaviour change methods;
• Experience of communicating using a variety of different means;
• Ability to support and encourage others to perform;
• Leadership skills;
• Time management;
• Team development;
• Project management skills
• Learn more about approaches to responsible alcohol consumption and drug harm reduction at your institution and students’ union;
• Make a positive impact, improve your CV and gain valuable employability skills, participate in an auditor training course, and have a fun two days learning practical skills with likeminded people!
Other Benefits:
• £15 per hour pay via Unitemps (+£2.81 holiday pay)
• Lunch will be provided on both days
• Following the audit, you will be provided with a digital badge confirming your contribution, which makes a great addition to your CV.
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