Darcy Lan

Hi, I'm Darcy Lan, your 2025/26 Postgraduate Officer! I'm determined to ensure all post-graduate students can make the most of their summer through a wide range of activities. That's why I've created Postgraduate Summer, so you can take time for yourself, upskill, and try something new, all while discovering more of London. Find out more below!

Sport

Project Active Dynamic Pilates (Women Only)

09/07/2025 | 10:00 - 11:00

Discover Project Active Dynamic Pilates!What to expect at Project Active Dynamic Pilates (Women Only)Our weekly classes are open to all UCL staff and students and are designed to be:

Events & Activities

Project Active x Union Bars: Play Football & Watch the Euros (Women Only)

09/07/2025 | 15:00 - 16:00

Play football and then watch the England v Netherlands Euros Game at the institute bar at UCL Project Active are collaborating with the Union Bars for a fun and active afternoon of football followed by a live screening of the Women's England v Netherlands Euros game! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to stay active, connect others, and enjoy some fun football! Secure your…

Sport

TeamUCL Tennis Shot Masterclass: Volley

09/07/2025 | 16:00 - 17:00

Have you always struggled with your volley? This is your chance to break it down and build it back better. Our Shot Masterclasses focus on one shot at a time—starting with the serve. In this focused session, you'll receive detailed, specific feedback tailored to your technique, helping you develop a more consistent, powerful, and confident delivery.

Take time for you

From activities that will get your heart pumping, to winding down with Pilates or yoga, schedule some ‘me time’ and make your mental health a priority this summer.

Project Active Events

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UCL East Events

Upskill yourself

Enhance your academic communication - come and enhance your academic communication and get support with your dissertation / research project with the Academic Communication Centre’s webinars, workshops and writing retreats.

Head to UCL's 'Summer Wellbeing Sessions' for Academic writing support and workshops.

Hit the gym

Take advantage of TeamUCL Gym's exclusive 3 month summer!

For just £65, you'll have unlimited access to the newly refurbished gym throughout the summer to take advantage of a quieter gym for your workout in the 80+ piece fitness suite, or train in the spacious lifting area or join any of the friendly one off or weekly classes. Act fast - offer ends 31 June!

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Try something new

Make the most of the summer break, have fun and discover opportunities that will enrich your postgrad experience. By giving something new a try, you might discover a whole new passion...

From short term volunteering opportunities to research placements, we've got a range of ways for you to make a difference this summer. Flex your skills, create lasting change and have fun while doing it. Browse our Volunteering Directory or our Research Placements webpage for opportunities.

Volunteering directory

Research Opportunities

Court Care and Play Day

Discover UCL

We've got loads of relaxing spaces on campus, designed with postgrads in mind and some sweet summery drink specials to match the vibe.

Sit back and watch some Wimbledon with a Pimm's or Strawberry Daquiri mocktail in one hand at The Institute, or why not venture out and soak up some sun in Gordon Square with one of our cafés' iced drinks, milkshakes or smoothies. So treat yourself - our prices are a lot more pocket-friendly than your average coffee shop or central London pub, too!

Visit The Institute

Summer opening hours

Postgraduate Summer

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