Saturday 10 October 2026
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Badminton Social Taster 🏸 (Postgrad Only)
10/10/2026 | 16:00 - 17:00
Come along to a UCL Badminton Social Taster and get a feel for the club! 🏸These sessions are open to all skill levels—whether you are completely new to badminton or just looking for some extra court time. Feather shuttlecocks will be provided, and a limited number of racquets are available to borrow.Available Sessions:
Sunday 11 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
🌳 Taster Hike (6 of 8): Boxhill and Denbies Vineyard (Dorking to Boxhill) (16km)
11/10/2026
This 16km circular from Dorking takes you through the wooded slopes of Norbury Park and Mickleham Downs before climbing to Box Hill, the iconic Surrey chalk escarpment that has drawn walkers and daytrippers since Victorian times. The route winds past Denbies Vineyard, England's largest vineyard, and along the Mole Valley before the final ascent, rewarding you with sweeping views across the Weald…
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Badminton Social Taster 🏸
11/10/2026 | 9:00 - 10:30
Come along to a UCL Badminton Social Taster and get a feel for the club! 🏸These sessions are open to all skill levels—whether you are completely new to badminton or just looking for some extra court time. Feather shuttlecocks will be provided, and a limited number of racquets are available to borrow.Available Sessions:
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Badminton Social Taster 🏸
11/10/2026 | 10:30 - 11:20
Come along to a UCL Badminton Social Taster and get a feel for the club! 🏸These sessions are open to all skill levels—whether you are completely new to badminton or just looking for some extra court time. Feather shuttlecocks will be provided, and a limited number of racquets are available to borrow.Available Sessions:
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Badminton Social Taster 🏸
11/10/2026 | 11:20 - 12:10
Come along to a UCL Badminton Social Taster and get a feel for the club! 🏸These sessions are open to all skill levels—whether you are completely new to badminton or just looking for some extra court time. Feather shuttlecocks will be provided, and a limited number of racquets are available to borrow.Available Sessions:
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Badminton Social Taster 🏸
11/10/2026 | 12:10 - 13:00
Come along to a UCL Badminton Social Taster and get a feel for the club! 🏸These sessions are open to all skill levels—whether you are completely new to badminton or just looking for some extra court time. Feather shuttlecocks will be provided, and a limited number of racquets are available to borrow.Available Sessions:
Events & Activities
Bartlett Meet & Greet
11/10/2026 | 13:00 - 15:30
Bartlett Meet & Greet ‼️Join us at Primrose Hill with SEAD, BSAS, BUPS.Come meet people across the Bartlett over pizza, snacks, and music! We’ll have crayons and cards for a little sketching session, plus football and frisbees for anyone up for a game ⚽️🥏🍕📍Primrose Hill🗓️Sunday 11th October🕜1-3:30 pmBring your friends and a picnic blanket for a fun evening!! See you there 💚
Sport
Football Red Star Trials
11/10/2026 | 14:00 - 16:00
Interested in playing competitive football for Red Star this year? Come along to our trials for the chance to join one of our competitive teams.The session is open to UCL students looking to play regular competitive football throughout the year. It’s a chance for us to see you play and for you to meet the committee, other players and get a feel for Red Star.We have four 11-a-side teams, so there…
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Kendo Taster #5
11/10/2026 | 15:00 - 16:00
Are you interested in trying out kendo? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more!Join us for a free, one-hour taster session that’s designed for everyone, regardless of your experience level. In just one hour, you’ll learn the basics and even make your first strike! To finish off the session, we will find a venue for an optional social where you can meet new people and talk to some current…
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Kendo Taster #6
11/10/2026 | 15:00 - 16:00
Are you interested in trying out kendo? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more!Join us for a free, one-hour taster session that’s designed for everyone, regardless of your experience level. In just one hour, you’ll learn the basics and even make your first strike! To finish off the session, we will find a venue for an optional social where you can meet new people and talk to some current…
Monday 12 October 2026
Sport
Wheelchair Basketball Taster Session
12/10/2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Join the us for a free, Wheelchair Basketball taster session on Monday 12th October!Whether you have played before or you are looking to try out a new sport, everyone is welcome wheelchair users or not and no experience is needed! All equipment is provided!
Events & Activities
OC Creation Workshop
12/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Design an original character (oc) at our workshop! Whether that be an oc in an existing fictional universe or a character you make up with other members at GNCS, let your creativity take you wherever it goes! (Jeremy and Bentham were featured last year, I wonder who they were based off...)
Clubs & Societies
Handball Club Taster-3
12/10/2026 | 19:00 - 20:30
Come along to our handball taster session and give handball a try! No previous experience is needed — whether you are completely new to the sport or have played before, everyone is welcome.We’ll introduce the basics of handball through some simple drills, games and a chance to play with the club. Just bring comfortable sportswear, trainers and plenty of energy!
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Caledonian Society Pizza Night & TASTER #4
12/10/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Feel like trying out Scottish Reeling?Join us for our final free taster session where we'll be teaching the basic steps for a variety of dances, including setting, spinning and the reel of three, then putting them together! Absolutely no experience is needed at all, so come along and learn your first dance with us!We will also be finishing our series of tasters off with a free pizza night!
Sport
Taster session
12/10/2026 | 20:30 - 22:00
Come and join us for a fun and social gymnastics session! Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a gym before or you’ve been flipping for years, our artistic gymnastics taster session is your chance to get involved, meet new people, and try something super fun. If you’re looking to try a new sport, or reconnect with gymnastics after a break, this session is the perfect starting point. All…
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
Karate Taster #3
13/10/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Join us at our Karate Taster session! You'll learn some basic techniques, meet other UCL karatekas and get a feel for our training sessions.The taster is beginner-friendly and open to all experience levels. Whether you are completely new to karate or have trained before, come along and give it a go!Location: Multi-purpose Room, 3rd Floor Bloomsbury Theatre Building, 15 Gordon Street, London…
Clubs & Societies
Taylor Swift Karaoke!
13/10/2026 | 20:00 - 23:00
The Taylor Swift Society presents our iconic Karaoke Night!Grab the mic and get ready to sing your heart out with TSS! From Taylor classics and fan favourites to whatever else you fancy, come along for a fun, unforgettable night of karaoke with fellow Swifties!
Sport
Taster session
13/10/2026 | 20:00 - 22:00
Come and join us for a fun and social gymnastics session! Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a gym before or you’ve been flipping for years, our artistic gymnastics taster session is your chance to get involved, meet new people, and try something super fun. If you’re looking to try a new sport, or reconnect with gymnastics after a break, this session is the perfect starting point. All…
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Thursday 15 October 2026
Sport
Ski Race Training Taster Session 2
15/10/2026 | 16:30 - 22:30
Welcome to the new academic year with UCL Snowsports. We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Taster Session at Gosling Dry Ski Slope. This is an excellent opportunity to get back on your skis, refresh your skills, and meet fellow society members this year.
Friday 16 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
Karate Taster #4
16/10/2026 | 20:30 - 22:00
Join us at our Karate Taster session! You'll learn some basic techniques, meet other UCL karatekas and get a feel for our training sessions.The taster is beginner-friendly and open to all experience levels. Whether you are completely new to karate or have trained before, come along and give it a go!Location: Mandela Studio, 3rd Floor Bloomsbury Theatre Building, 15 Gordon Street, London WC1H…
Saturday 17 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
🌻 Taster Walk (7 of 8): Richmond Circular (14km)
17/10/2026
This Richmond loop combines the best of Richmond Park and the Thames Path, taking us through open grasslands, woodland trails, and scenic riverside stretches. Expect peaceful views along the river alongside chances to spot deer roaming freely in the park. A refreshing circular walk that blends nature and water right on London’s doorstep 🌿🦌🌊🥾