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Monday 21 September 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked: Around the World in Bookmarks
21/09/2026 | 13:30 - 16:30
Celebrate the creativity and cultures that make our community unique with artsUnlocked 🌍Join us for a free and relaxed bookmark-making session inspired by the motifs, patterns, and artistic traditions of your home country or culture. Whether it's a traditional textile pattern, a folk art design, a floral motif, or something entirely personal, this is an opportunity to create, share, and connect.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Events & Activities
Discover London - Trip to Fortitude Bakehouse
22/09/2026 | 11:00 - 13:00
Looking to discover local bakeries near campus? Join us on our trip to Fortitude Bakehouse, a Bloomsbury-based bakery well known for their beignets and sourdough-based pastries!Meet your tour guide at 11:00 in front of Print Room Cafe, where there will be a short speed-friending before heading to the bakery!
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artsUnlocked Pottery Painting
22/09/2026 | 13:15 - 16:30
We’re inviting you to slow down, get creative, and connect with new friends over a mindful afternoon of pottery painting at Social Pottery’s sought-after Kentish Town studio 🎨👯♂️Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned arts enthusiast, this relaxed session is the perfect breather before the term gets started!
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Theatre Trip: Lion King
23/09/2026 | 17:00 - 22:00
As part of International Welcome Week, artsUnlocked will be be heading to see The Lion King on Wednesday 23 September 🦁The evening will begin with a Speedfriending session, where you’ll have the chance to meet other students and make new friends. We’ll also hand out your theatre tickets before heading to the theatre together for the show.
Thursday 24 September 2026
Friday 25 September 2026
Events & Activities
UCL East Welcome: Eat & Meet Breakfast
25/09/2026 | 9:30 - 10:30
Looking to meet new people at UCL East? Start your day with breakfast and good conversation at Eat & Meet.Whether you're arriving with friends or coming on your own, everyone is welcome. It's a relaxed, friendly way to get to know other students, settle into campus life, and make some new connections over breakfast. Plus, there are fun prizes to be won!
Events & Activities
Affiliate Students Speedfriending
25/09/2026 | 10:30 - 12:00
Meet new people… At speed!New to UCL as an affiliate student? Looking to meet other students, make friends and get to know people from different programmes and backgrounds? Come along to our Affiliate Student Speedfriending session.
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UCL East Welcome: London Stadium Tour
25/09/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
Go behind the scenes of the home of West Ham United, the centrepiece of London 2012, British Athletics and much more! You can take a seat in the stands and team dugout, walk the players tunnel and go pitch side. Don't miss out!
Dance Society: International Fresher’s Social 🗺️
25/09/2026 | 14:00 - 18:00
Looking to meet new people and explore London before Freshers’ Week gets underway? Join UCL Dance Society for a relaxed day out, especially for international freshers, where you can make new friends and experience some of the city together. We’ll head to Notting Hill to walk around and soak up the atmosphere before making our way to Portobello Market. There, we’ll relax, chat, grab some food and…
Monday 28 September 2026
Events & Activities
Plant Sale🪴
28 - 29/09/2026
Looking to brighten up your new student room, flat, or workspace? 🌿 Come along to our Welcome Week Plant Sale and find the perfect little plant to take home with you.There will be a range of affordable plants to choose from, perfect for adding a bit of greenery to your new space. Come to browse the plants, meet other students, and start your UCL journey with something green! 🌱
Events & Activities
UCL East Welcome: Eat & Meet Breakfast
28/09/2026 | 9:30 - 10:30
Looking to meet new people at UCL East? Start your day with breakfast and good conversation at Eat & Meet.Whether you're arriving with friends or coming on your own, everyone is welcome. It's a relaxed, friendly way to get to know other students, settle into campus life, and make some new connections over breakfast. Plus, there are fun prizes to be won!
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Cultural Societies Fair
28/09/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
🌏 Join Us at the Cultural Societies Fair! 🎉Cultural societies at UCL celebrate the rich diversity of our student community by bringing together individuals with a common heritage, language or interest in a certain culture. These societies provide a welcoming and inclusive space to connect, share traditions and celebrate different cultures.
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UCL East Welcome: Dance Society Taster
28/09/2026 | 12:00 - 16:00
UCL Dance Society is coming to UCL East!Join the UCL Dance Society for a beginner friendly commercial dance taster session, as well as a social at UCL East, Marshgate! 💃There will be 2 x 1 hour sessions with a social where you can grab snacks and socialize:12:00 - 13:30 - Commercial Dance Class 113:30 - 14:30 - Social