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

Eda: My First Term Reflection
Reflecting on my first term as the Equity and Inclusion Officer As my first term as Equity and Inclusion Officer comes to an end, I am taking a moment to reflect on the progress, challenges, and highlights of these past months.
eVisa and BRP update
The Government will no longer proceed with the full implementation of eVisas from 1 January 2025, as originally planned, to make a smoother transition to the new system.
Major Main Quad Redevelopment
The Main Quad and surrounding buildings will undergo a major transformation next year, and we’re really excited about the possibilities for the future.
Neal Street Rewards
If you haven't heard about us before, welcome to Neal Street Rewards, our loyalty app.
COP29: Elevating the Student Voice in Climate Action
Last week, I had the privilege of representing students and young people at COP29, the United Nations' annual climate conference, to share our concerns for climate action and sustainability. COP (the Conference of the Parties) is where nations convene to negotiate solutions to the critical challenges posed by climate change.
Tastes Like Home: Celebrating diversity and supporting students facing hardship
We're proud to launch Tastes Like Home, a cookbook created by students, for students, in celebration of the rich diversity of our student community.
An easy way to help us support students facing financial hardship
We’re fundraising to support even more students with the cost of living. Last academic year we awarded more than £215,000 in hardship grants, helping students pay bills, deal with emergencies, and get involved in student life.
My (instant) COP29 reflections
I've recently returned to the UK after representing UCL students at COP29. My initial feelings were mixed. As a diplomacy freak, this was my first time attending a conference of this scale.
The Hanger Winter Pop-Up Shop has arrived
Your Hanger Pop-Up Shop has arrivedWell hello there! There's something new in town this winter. Is it a Christmas market? A stall selling food you'd never heard of before but now crave with everything in you? No, it's better - the Hanger has it's very own pop-up shop!
Renting Uncovered: Myths and Facts for Students
Please note – renters rights are changing from 1 May 2026 due to the new Renters’ Rights ActThere will be no more fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
Our response to the Renters' Reform Bill call for evidence
In September Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the
Response to the tuition fees and maintenance loan increase announcement
The Government have announced an increase to the Home student tuition fee by £285 to £9,535 per year and an increase in maintenance loans from September 2025.
From Forum to COP: How Students Are Shaping My Agenda
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with students at the Sustainability Forum, hosted by Sustainable UCL and myself, to discuss your climate concerns, explore ideas, and outline urgent climate action initiatives.
Celebrating Diwali in the UK
Diwali, the 'festival of lights,' is celebrated by over a billion people worldwide across various faiths, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. While its origin stories vary, they all share a common theme: the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
Rep Elections 2024: Winners Announced
Winners Announced for the Rep Elections We’re excited to share the results of this year’s student elections. After a week of campaigning, you’ve chosen representatives who will play a vital role in shaping your student experience and ensuring your voices are heard across UCL.
Make renting fairer for students
In September Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the
Update from Goksu
On 4 October, I had the pleasure of meeting Cllr Sabrina Francis, one of the three councillors representing the Bloomsbury Ward for Camden Council. She hosted us at the Camden Council offices, where we engaged in productive discussions on several key issues, including student housing, transport, parks, and accessibility and safety in and around Bloomsbury.
Campaigning for students' housing rights
Students' Union UCL are calling on the UK Government to strengthen students' rights as renters. On Wednesday 23 October Rachel Lim, our Welfare and Community Officer, will be attending a National Lobby Day at Parliament organised by the National Union of Students.
Generation UCL: 200 Years of Student Life – a multi-disciplinary research experience
My research fellowship on Generation UCL: 200 Years of Student Life in London in the summer of 2024 was incredibly fruitful. I gained interesting insights into the past international student life at UCL by accessing the oral history archive and got a taste of doing research in the field of education and history. 
Open Call for Art Submissions for Liberate: The Phineas Art Gallery
Help us celebrate marginalised voices with Liberate: The Phineas Art GalleryAre you an artist with a story to tell? You could have your art displayed in Phineas.