UCL200 Summer Festival - Day Time Programme Our guide to getting involved

An insiders guide to our Summer Festival
As part of our UCL200 Summer Festival, we have a huge range of activities to get involved in. 
Getting ready for your exams
Some of you will be sitting exams this term during the central assessment period, so we want you to have all the information you need to feel prepared and less stressed.  
Support Mathura's journey: 26.2 miles for the Student Participation Fund
Meet Mathura, the medical student raising money to tackle barriers to participation at UCL Mathura Kathirgamanathan will be one of the 55,000 people taking part in the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday 26 April.
Leading the Change: Insights from last year's Sustainability Leadership Conference
Rahim, a first-year Environmental Geoscience student studying at UCL shares his experience at this years Sustainability Leadership Conference.
A Rep's Story - Armani Tanna
Telling the stories our Reps encounter along their journeys is so essential for helping students' understand the important work they do. We want to know all about the lessosn Reps learn and the successes they have so we can share them with the wider community.
Varsity 2026: winners!
This year's Varsity had 8 days of sport with 45 overall fixtures, 30 different sports, taking place at over 20 different locations throughout London - including Muay Thai Fight Night right here on campus.
What to look forward to in term three
The sun is shining, exams will soon be a distant memory, and it's time to start celebrating. London in summer is an amazing place to be - there's so much to explore, and so many opportunities to have fun. To make the most of the end of this academic year, we've rounded up everything you can look forward to in term three.
Leadership Race 2026: the results
The results are in, and we can finally tell you who your new student leaders are.
We’ve won a Parliamentary Inquiry into Student Loans
Student Loans in England have been in the news a lot recently. For many graduates, it has become increasingly difficult to repay the loans they’ve taken out, largely because of the interest that accumulates. 
Meningitis - staying safe
UCL is closely monitoring a confirmed meningitis outbreak in Kent, and is in contact with relevant public health authorities.
Reflecting on LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month, a month of joy celebration and advocacy, has just come to a close, but what an incredible month it was – from crafting workshops to sports sessions, there was something for everyone.
Meet your candidates running in the 2026 Leadership Race!
The candidates running in the 2026 Leadership Race have now been announced - check them out below.
What you should know: Renters’ Rights Act
If you are renting privately whilst you are studying, you should be aware that the law around private renting is changing on 1st May, 2026, with the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect. These changes will have an impact on how you rent, what your rights are, and what obligations are placed on landlords. 
International Women’s Day: celebrating UCL’s all-women Sabbatical Officer team
Zhixuan Sun (Cecilia) is an MSc student at UCL and a Student Storyteller, writing about culture, memory and student life in London.
Women's History Month: reflections from your Women's Officer
This Women's History Month, your Women's Officer, Devi Sankhla, reflects on her experience so far.
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.
Nominations roadshow hits campus
The Leadership Race 2026 is here, and nominations are open until Thursday 5 March at 10:00.
What's it really like to be a Postgraduate Student at UCL? Our research into support, belonging and wellbeing
What is it really like to be a Postgraduate Student at UCL? Are there adequate support systems in place? How far do postgraduate students feel a sense of belonging to UCL? How is their overall sense of wellbeing?
Leadership is about being human: reflections from a former Sabbatical Officer
We talked to Dr Lalith Wijedoru, former part-time Executive Officer as well as a full-time Sabbatical Officer, about his experience representing students - the initiatives he helped shape, the skills he learnt, and how the role influenced his career and confidence long after graduation.
Celebrate with us: UCL International Festival
We’re taking over the newly developed Quad for a four-day celebration as part of our annual International Festival.