Defence Universities Alliance - Sabbatical Officers update
As we start a new term and many of you return to campus, we want to share where we stand on UCL’s membership of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).
Could you make a difference as an Academic Rep?
Ever thought changes could be made for the better in your faculty, department or course? Become an Academic Rep and you could help improve the student experience at UCL and gain leadership experience whilst you're at it.
UCL! The Musical Auditions are now open! 
UCL! The Musical Auditions are now open! This November, the Bloomsbury Theatre will be home to a very special production - ‘UCL! The Musical’ is brand-new original musical created entirely by students and recent alumni, and auditions now open! 
An insider's guide to Welcome 2026
It’s finally here, Welcome 2026.
TeamUCL Gym Welcome offer 2026
Start your year with the best Student offer around!It's no secret London can be expensive, but your gym membership doesn't need to be one of those things.
University Challenge 2027 - Join the UCL team...
Have you got what it takes to represent UCL in the next year's BBC University Challenge competition? Since 1964, students from across the UK have competed to be crowned University Challenge champions.
Professor Arday’s story helped us believe that academia could be a place for us.
We’ve felt immense sadness since the death of Professor Jason Arday last Friday. We are profoundly angry at the injustice of his treatment. It should never have come to this.
Supporting our trans community as EHRC guidance takes effect
From Wednesday 5 August, updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance comes into effect, following last year's Supreme Court ruling on the legal definitions of sex under the Equality Act. 
Your student loan bill might be changing - here's why
Your student loan bill might be changing - here's whyWe've been calling for student loan reform for years.
The Nightlife Wristband Explained
Get ready for Students' Union UCL Welcome 2026!Starting university comes with lots of information to take in, but there's one thing you'll want to sort early – your Students' Union UCL Nightlife Wristband.
Money Diaries: "I can be an impulsive spender"
Welcome to our Money Diaries series. Here, you can step into the shoes of students from all walks of life at UCL and uncover an intimate glimpse into their weekly spending habits. Now more than ever, we believe it's important to open up the conversation about finance while working to support you through the use of our Union services.
A guide to accommodation for the 26/27 academic year
Please note – renters’ rights have changed from 1 May 2026 with the new Renters’ Rights ActThere are no more fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancies, and therefore housing may become available at different times as the existing tenants leaveLandlords
Meet your Sabbatical Officer team for 2026/27
Each July a new team of Sabbatical Officers start their year in office, leading Students' Union UCL. The new team are getting settled into their roles right now.What do they do?
The best loyalty rewards for UCL Students
Sure, there's lots of great student discounts available around London, but we have a feeling this will soon become one of your favourites. Meet our new Students' Union Rewards Club.
Saying goodbye to your 2025/26 Sabb team
We're incredibly excited to have recently welcomed a new team of Sabbatical Officers, as voted in by you earlier this year in our Leadersh
Two years as your Postgraduate Officer
My time as your Postgraduate Officer is coming to an end, and I’m so grateful for the kindness and support you’ve shown me along the way.
Two years as your Activities and Engagement Officer
Spending the last two years as your Activities and Engagement Officer has been the most incredible opportunity that I can't even begin to describe - I've gotten to represent so many of you to UCL, advocate for better facilities for activities and sport, worked to support to commuter student experience and gotten to drive forwards some of the absolutely incredib
Two years as your Equity and Inclusion Officer
No words in the English language could fully capture my gratitude for the privilege of serving as your Equity and Inclusion Officer for the past two years.
A year as your Welfare and Community Officer
It has been a one-of-a-kind whirlwind experience to have the opportunity to represent you all as your Welfare and Community Officer. My time as a Sabbatical Officer has been nothing short of the biggest learning experience.
Nearly 70 years in the making: we're working with UCL to explore plans for a new Students' Union building!
For decades, Sabbatical Officers at Students' Union UCL have been championing the need for a dedicated Students’ Union home. Now, with UCL council support secured for initial RIBA Stages 1–3, work will begin on detailed design development and the preparation of a planning application. This work will begin in Term 1 of 2026/26 and take about 2 years.