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Monday 5 October 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Drawing (Taster)
05/10/2026 | 17:15 - 18:00
✏️Join us for our Drawing Taster session with artsUnlocked!Explore the art of drawing in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Sport
Competitive Dodgeball Club TASTER Session
05/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:30
Get ready to dodge, duck, and throw!Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly competitive dodgeball session where you can meet new people, learn basic skills and enjoy some friendly competition.No experience needed. Just bring some comfortable sports wear, suitable trainers and your A game!
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Volunteering
Big Help Out: Wildlife Conservation in Holland Park
06/10/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
Join Us for Conservation Volunteering in Holland ParkSpend the day helping to care for one of London's most treasured parks. Depending on the season, you'll be helping with conservation tasks such as planting native shrubs, developing hedgerows, restoring meadows by removing invasive species, maintaining wildlife habitats and litter-picking. Every task helps improve the park for both wildlife and…
Volunteering
Crafternoon: Collaging Charity Notebooks in School of Management
06/10/2026 | 11:00 - 15:00
Join the Social Impact Team for a creative, wellbeing-focused micro-volunteering drop-in for School of Management students! Students will use collaging materials to decorate notebooks that will be donated to It's Your Life.
Give it a Go
Find Your Cause Workshop
06/10/2026 | 15:00 - 16:30
You want to make a difference. But where do you start?🕓 Duration: 1.5 hours📍 Location: TBC💡 Suitable for: Beginner friendly, no prior knowledge needed🍴 Lunch provided: Always! Plant-based and nut-free💬 Led by: SU Social Impact Team aka experts in connecting you with causes you care about
Sport
Project Active Pay and Play Tennis
06/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00
Discover Project Active Pay and Play Tennis What to expect at Project Active Pay and Play Tennis:Our Pay and Play Tennis sessions are all about getting active, meeting new people, and enjoying the game at your own pace. Rackets and balls provided, so all you need is your energy and enthusiasm. Our weekly classes are open to all UCL staff and students and are designed to be:
Sport
All Jokes Aside: Pickleball
06/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00
Join TeamUCL for a free Pickleball session, no experience needed! This group is only open to male-identifying students at UCL, as part of the All Jokes Aside campaign. No experience needed. These sessions are designed for complete beginners, so don't worry if you've never played before!
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Drawing (Taster at UCL East)
06/10/2026 | 17:15 - 18:00
✏️Join us for our Drawing Taster session with artsUnlocked at UCL East!Explore the art of drawing in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Acting (Taster)
06/10/2026 | 17:30 - 19:00
🎭 Join us for our artsUnlocked Acting Taster session!Take a step into the world of acting in our beginner friendly class! Led by Ella Jarmen, explore the craft of acting in a relaxed and inclusive environment. No theatrical experience needed, all you need is curiosity and a willingness to play!
Clubs & Societies
Swiftie Seminar!
06/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a fun, relaxed presentation and chat all about Taylor! We’ll dive into her music, explore the meanings and themes behind the songs, share our interpretations, and talk about how her lyrics and stories relate to our own lives.Whether you know every lyric by heart or you’re completely new to Taylor and just curious to see what all the fuss is about, you’re more than welcome! No Swiftie…
Representation
Union Executive: Meeting 1
06/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Union Executive brings elected student leaders together to vote on Union policy, discuss the Union’s direction and hold our Sabbatical Officers to account. All students are welcome, whether this is your first democracy event or you are already involved. Elected representatives make the formal decisions, but any student can attend and contribute.
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
American Football Taster Session
07/10/2026 | 12:00 - 14:00
Join the UCL Emperors for a free, non-contact American Football taster session on Wednesday 7th October!Whether you have played before or you are looking to try out a new sport, everyone is welcome - no experience is needed! Most of our players had not played American Football before joining the club!Led by our experienced players and coaches, this is a great opportunity to get to know the…
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Community Choir (Taster)
07/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
🎤 Join us for our Community Choir Welcome Taster session with artsUnlocked!Discover the joy of singing in the artsUCL Community Choir! Under the expert direction of James Burns, this inclusive choir brings people together to explore an exciting mix of musical genres. From soulful pop, Musical Theatre, and contemporary hits, there’s something for everyone. No auditions or prior experience…
Events & Activities
UCL East Welcome: Candle-Making
07/10/2026 | 13:00 - 16:30
Join us for a Welcome Week Candle Making session, with our lovely instructor Joanna! You can spend the afternoon in this cosy candle-making workshop, where you’ll craft your very own iced latte-inspired candle, complete with a whipped cream topping! This workshop is perfect for beginners, and is a great way to get creative, meet new friends, and take home your unique handmade candle. No…
Events & Activities
UCL East Welcome: London Stadium Tour
07/10/2026 | 15:30 - 16:30
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!
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Theatre Trip: My Neighbour Totoro
07/10/2026 | 17:00 - 22:00
As part of our artsUnlocked Taster Week, join us for an unforgettable trip to see My Neighbour Totoro on Wednesday 7 October.The evening will begin with a Speed Friending session, giving you the chance to meet fellow students before we head to the theatre together.
Give it a Go
Find Your Cause Workshop
07/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:30
You want to make a difference. But where do you start?🕓 Duration: 1.5 hours📍 Location: TBC💡 Suitable for: Beginner friendly, no prior knowledge needed🍴 Lunch provided: Always! Plant-based and nut-free💬 Led by: SU Social Impact Team aka experts in connecting you with causes you care about
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Just Vibes (Taster)
07/10/2026 | 18:15 - 19:30
🔥Join us for our Just Vibes Welcome Taster session with artsUnlocked!Step into the world of Hip Hop in our beginner-friendly movement class, taught by Elaine Simpson @elainejustvibes. As an experienced Hip-Hop artist, dancer with Boy Blue, and dance instructor at BASE and Pineapple Studios, Elaine brings a wealth of expertise to the floor.
Thursday 8 October 2026
Events & Activities
De-Stress Drop in Time
08/10/2026 | 14:00 - 16:00
Relaxing, Welcoming, and Rejuvenating!Gather to take a break from your studies and decompress from anything going on in your life. Free hot drinks and comfortable sofas to help you relax are available.Feel free to come with a friend, or on your own and meet someone new.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Painting (Taster)
08/10/2026 | 16:00 - 16:45
🎨Join us for our Painting Taster session with artsUnlocked!Explore the art of painting in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Sport
Project Active Women's Only Run
08/10/2026 | 16:00 - 17:00
Discover Project Active Women's Only Run at Regents ParkWhat to expect at Project Active Women's Only Run:Our Women's Only Runs are all about getting active, meeting new people, and enjoying running at your own pace. All you need to bring is your energy and enthusiasm. Our weekly classes are open to all UCL staff and students and are designed to be:
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Painting (Taster)
08/10/2026 | 17:15 - 18:00
🎨Join us for our Painting Taster session with artsUnlocked!Explore the art of painting in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Friday 9 October 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Pottery Painting
09/10/2026 | 15:15 - 18:30
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!