How UCL students met their friends...
With more than 48,000 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?
Cost of Living - what we found
In January and February this year, we collaborated with students' unions across the UK to carry out research on students' experience with the cost of living. With almost 9,000 responses, our research is the largest study of student's cost of living to date.
How to Find Accommodation in London for International Students
London has always been an attractive destination for international students seeking high education and a vibrant cultural experience. However, finding accommodation in this bustling city can be quite challenging, especially due to the fiercely competitive rental market.
Saying goodbye to your 2022/23 Sabbs
Whilst we’re so excited to have recently welcomed a new team of Sabbatical Officers, it's also sadly time to say goodbye to our amazing 2022-2023 team. Whilst they may be leaving us now, they’ve made a massive impact on life at UCL as a result of all their hard work.
Introducing your Sabbatical Officers for 2023-24
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?
Black student experiences in London, 1950s to 1970s – would you like to be interviewed?
When considering what it means to build solidarities, particularly in the context of discussions around ‘decolonising’ universities today, there is much to learn from lessons of the past.
Postgraduate Summer - exclusive and low cost activities you won’t want to miss!
What is Postgraduate Summer?Our Postgraduate Summer initiative offers Postgraduate students the opportunity to take part in low cost events and activities across the Students' Union until Friday 11 August.
All Inclusive - our unbeatable Bloomsbury Fitness Summer Offer
If you’re sticking around for the summer, we’ve got a great three-month membership offer at Bloomsbury Fitness. £55 for three months – pay now and summer is sorted!
Three Minute Thesis - Winner Announced
An 80,000-word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes!The 3MT competition asks Doctoral candidates to present their research in just three minutes, in language appropriate to non-specialists, and with only one single presentation slide to support them.
'I am proud to be leading the process for establishing an inclusive and supportive community at UCL East.'
Dania Posso Hernandez (MSc Leadership and Management) is one of UCL East's first student officers. Alongside Peter Kanyike (whom she shares the role with), Dania has been working to create a vibrant student community within an entirely new campus!
Advice Service Insight Report: Term One 2022
Students’ Union UCL’s Advice Service is our free advice service. It is available to all students studying at UCL, as well as prospective students who hold an offer for a UCL programme of study, students on interruption of studies with matters relating to their studies, or recent graduates where there is an ongoing matter.  
End of Year Awards - the Winners!
After four incredible ceremonies celebrating students and the impact they make, the 1,000 nominations have been whittled down to the final winners. Here they are...
Celebrating 130 years of making more happen at UCL
On the third of June 1893, UCL's Council approved the formation of the Men's Union Society for ‘the promotion of social intercourse and of the means of recreation, physical and mental, of the students of the University College, and the financial success of students’ clubs’.
'I could not encourage trans* students at UCL more to join the network'
Harper Taylor-Hanson (Natural Sciences BSc) has achieved great things as our Trans Officer this year, including the organisation of a fascinating and insightful lecture series in Term 2.
'I have had the chance to shape UCL's environmental policies'
Laura Dewhurst (MSc Science Communication) has been working hard towards a greener campus this year as one of our Sustainability Communication & Engagement Ambassadors!
Teya Rewards
If you haven't heard about us before, welcome to Teya Rewards, everyone's favourite money saving app.
'I had the opportunity to educate the next generation'
Sarah Makhmudova isn't just a first year BSc Psychology and Education student - she's been volunteering for years, and has carried this on alongside her studies at UCL!
5 ways to get active this summer
If you're looking for ways to get active this Summer but don't know what to do or where to start, here are our top 5 suggestions.1: Join a Gym
'We established a family amongst the committee and made some incredible memories.'
Anniereetha Moses (Chemical Engineering MEng) was the Treasurer of Engineering Society (2022-23), one of our departmental societies and our largest STEM Society!
'I am passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and society.'
Aleksandr Ignatev, a first year BSc Population Health Sciences student, is a Sustainability Community Ambassador who has been working hard to encourage the UCL community to be more sustainable!