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LGBT+ History Month comes around every February in the UK… but what is it, why is it important and how can you take part?

We don’t need to tell you that this has not been a normal few years. You might already be revaluating your options as graduate jobs and graduate schemes are scaled back – well, we might have just the thing for you. It’s not a normal grad scheme, it’s better.

We're regularly updating this page with new information.When are strikes happening?The full dates of strike action are: 

We want to know what you would change at UCL so we can work together to make it happen. Each day, students across UCL make the case for positive change. This happens at every level, from your rep on your course at a student staff committee, to your elected sabbatical officers in meetings with the Provost.

UCL Trans Network, UCL LGBT+ Network, and UCL Women's Network strongly object to the upcoming ‘Education For Women’s Liberation’ organised by A Woman’s Place UK (WPUK) which is due to take place on our campus on Saturday 4 February 2023. 

UCLU (the Union), registered company number: 07635628We are writing on behalf of the Union’s Board of Trustees to provide notice of the Company General Meeting which will take place as follows:

After a well-deserved break, both students and staff are back for another term! Alongside the other Sabbatical Officers and my colleagues at the Students’ Union, I have been very busy working on a number of projects that I hope will improve your educational and student experience for this academic year and beyond.

This Girl Can (funded by The National Lottery) is a national campaign celebrating women being active no matter how they do it!

A lot of things about University aren't so self-explanatory - so we've put together some simple guides to essential parts of University life.

After many months of collaborative work with UCL’s senior team, we have now finalised a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. This investment is a huge endorsement of the impact that sports, arts, societies, volunteering, and events have on the lives of students.

The Bloomsbury Shop is open for business. Your new favourite lunchtime spot, your new last-minute cooking supplies saviour, your new pick-up-a-coffee-on-the-way-to-the-library place.  

Thought January was boring? Think again! We've got lots for you to look forward to this month and throughout the rest of the term - here's a sneak peek at what you can expect...

Need some motivation to get going this January? If so, you’re not alone! As it can be a little tricky to get back into the swing of things after the break, here are our tips for starting the new term as you mean to go on…

Each year in March, every student at UCL votes to elect the leaders of clubs, societies and the whole Students’ Union. 1,000’s put themselves forward and 1,000’s vote. The students you elect start work in the summer and spend the next academic year making more happen at UCL.

If you’re staying in London over the holiday break and are looking for ways to fill the time and get into the festive spirit before the term ends, try out one of the Winter Festive Volunteering Opportunities taking place!

What will improve your experience at UCL?Student reps meet regularly to discuss ideas on how to improve the UCL experience at our monthly Activities, Education, and Welfare and Community meetings. These meetings are

artsUCL are back with their annual Winter Arts Festival, and this year it's bigger and better than ever, with a whole week of events to get involved with!

London is looking pretty festive right now - and with the sun setting before 17:00, you've got the perfect opportunity to see the best of London's Christmas lights without straying too far from campus.

We always want to hear your ideas to make positive change at UCL.Earlier this term Priya and Jade developed a policy proposal to help students find information about accessing support and information on gender-based violence. Watch the video below to find out what happened next.