Maintenance grants return - a win for students
The Government has announced that maintenance grants for some students from low-income households will be r
An Evening with Duolingo’s CEO
Hi everyone, I’m Darcy, your Postgraduate Officer at Students’ Union UCL.
Welcome to UCL200: Celebrating 200 Years of Student Life
In 2026, UCL turns 200. Two centuries of radical thinking, diverse voices, and student life that refuses to stand still. And the best part? You can be part of it. We’re putting students at the heart of the celebrations, because there is no UCL without students. 
How UCL students met their friends...
With more than 50,000 students, UCL has the largest student population in the UK. Whilst it may be reassuring to be part of such a large student community, it may also beg the question - how do you find people you gel with?
Welcome Fair 2025
Hosted for the first time ever at UCL East, 11,000 students came together at UCL for Welcome Fair, the headline event of Welcome, to enjoy a day packed with fun, freebies, and endless opportunities.
Late Summer Assessments 2025 results: Your options
This advice applies to the 2024/25 academic year.
An insider's guide to Welcome 2025
It’s finally here, Welcome 2025. We’re really excited to welcome you to - or back to - this wonderful place we call home, and we’ve got lots planned to help you settle in. 
Guide to Welcome Fair at UCL East
Last year, 14,000 students flocked to the Welcome Fair to bag freebies, learn about the Union and meet clubs and societies.It's always one of the highlights of the year, let alone the week! But with over 200 stalls to visit, it's a pretty major affair.
Completing the Active Bystander Programme
By Eda Yildirimkaya, Equity and Inclusion Officer.What kind of community do we want to be? It's a simple question, but how we answer it shapes everything about our culture on campus.
A look back at Welcome Week 2025
To kick off the 2025/26 academic year, Welcome Week brought the campus to life with over 800 events spanning arts, sports, volunteering, career support, and endless chances to connect and make memories.
Support students from Gaza starting courses at UCL 
More than 80 Palestinian students have received offers at UK universities for courses starting this September, including 40 who have secured full scholarships.
Applications now open for the Impartial Chairs programme
Become an Impartial Chair In today’s increasingly polarised society, it's important to understand different views.
The Students' Union is open in Canary Wharf
We've expanded our presence to the UCL School of Management this academic year in Canary Wharf. We are looking forward to collaborating with SoM students to develop all-new programming, events, and support opportunities at One Canada Square.
TeamUCL Gym Welcome offer 2025
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.
Don’t get left at the door: Here’s a list of the ID you need for a night out in London
Whether you’re heading to Ministry of Sound for one of our Welcome Week club nights, or heading to our very own Institute bar, you don’t want to be turned away because you’ve brought the wrong ID. Not sure what ID is acceptable on a night out?
UCL students launch The Bridge, a new podcast to promote the power of conversation
Disagreement in life is inevitable. A heated debate in a seminar, a difference of opinion in a group chat, or a challenging conversation about a global issue. Communicating effectively with people whose views are different from ours is hard -  how we handle these situations can make all the difference.   
Cheap eats on campus
Let's be honest. London living is expensive, which is why one of our Union promises is to always offer great value in our outlets. Here's some of the best cheap eats you can find in our Union spaces on campus from breakfast through to dinner.If you haven't met them yet here's some of our top cheap eats on campus...
Congratulations on your A-level results!
The results are in and you’re on your way to UCL. A huge well done from everyone at Students' Union UCL, we can’t wait to have you here! 🎉
4 ways to avoid problems with your exams
For most of you, your assessments will go smoothly with no unexpected problems. However, whether it’s an illness before your exam or your laptop malfunctioning, there are unfortunately some problems that can get in the way. Here’s all the information you need to deal with things if they go wrong. 
Student life: Richard Hebblethwaite
Richard is the Student Officer for the Network for Mature and Part-Time Students, Parents and Carers