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Thursday 1 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
Chinese Knot Keychain-Making Workshop
01/10/2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Start your year with good luck! 🧧🍀Join the Asiatic Affairs Society for a relaxed, hands-on social where you'll learn the art of Chinese knotting and create your very own keychain! At the same time, learn about everything our society has to offer. Ask any questions you have regarding publications, events and more!No experience needed- we'll guide you through the basics step by step, and you can…
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Taster Creative Writing Workshop (and a pub social afterwards!)
01/10/2026 | 17:30 - 19:30
Do you like to write (creatively, not just as a part of your degree)? Do you want to meet like-minded people, get feedback and sharpen your skill? Then come along for our taster session - best sample of what the Writers' Society will be doing throughout this year. The session will take place in Foster Court 113 (you will need your student ID to access) and we will have a social at Marlborough…
Clubs & Societies
2026 US Midterm Elections Voter Registration Drive + Informal Chat
01/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Come make your mark on the future of our common homeland, the US! If you are a US citizen/national who qualifies to vote in US elections from outside the US, learn how to confirm your absentee voting registration and on how to submit your completed ballot.*There will also be time to have a friendly, informal chat about US politics.
Bars
Welcome Week Pub Social
01/10/2026 | 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at The Queen Charlotte for our first event of the year!What better way to kick things off than with a pub social. Pop in and say hi, and enjoy a casual evening in Fitzrovia.Whether you're interested in real estate or just interested in learning more about our society, all are welcome!Details and directions can be found on our new WhatsApp group chat. Stay tuned for updates on the day. See…
Sport
Squash taster session
01/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Fancy trying something new at UCL? Come along for a fun, relaxed introduction to squash, where we'll run some fun games, basic drills and mini matches, with plenty of time to meet other students and have a hit. No experience or equipment needed — just bring yourself and give squash a go!
Clubs & Societies
Free Life Drawing
01/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:15
Free Life Drawing with Lily Holder 🎨Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly life drawing session led by Lily Holder. Come along, unwind, and practise drawing from a live model in a welcoming and creative environment. All materials are provided, and the session is completely free!Ticket required!- we will be turning people away if they do not have a ticketNo previous experience needed!
Events & Activities
Engineering Fresher's Pub Crawl
01/10/2026 | 18:00 - 22:00
The Engineering Fresher's Pub Crawl is back! Run by UCLES together with UCL AI Society, UCL Ramsay, UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Society, UCL MES, UCL Fleming Society, UCL CSS and UCL Robotics Society, this is the perfect way for freshers and returning students to meet each other during Welcome Week.Meet at the Engineering Cafe (Roberts Building) at 18:00 to collect your…
Clubs & Societies
Quiz + Mocktails Night
01/10/2026 | 18:30 - 20:30
Hello :)Join us for our FREE Quiz + Mocktails Night on Thursday the 1st of October from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at IOE Punnett Hall by grabbing a ticket now! This quiz is part of The 93% Clubs Welcome Week events which require a society taster membership to attend which is free of charge.
Clubs & Societies
Gaming Society Freshers' Social
01/10/2026 | 19:00 - 23:00
A fun night of free pizza 🍕, games 🎮, a quiz❓ and karaoke 🎤 at Meltdown gaming bar!Join fellow gamers for a drink (or not) at this free social event, but spots are limited so get them while you can!For more details join our discord: https://discord.gg/4QHePZzUS and please bring valid ID.
Clubs & Societies
Freestyle Dance Society Taster #2 - Waacking
01/10/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Waacking taster workshop, starting with learning foundations and then going into freestyle (improvisation) of different moves to different music.Open to all, whether you're experienced in dancing freestyle or a complete beginner to dance.
Clubs & Societies
The Psychodynamics in Meditation
01/10/2026 | 19:00 - 20:30
In our next introductory event we will be listening to a talk from Rob Burbea, the late meditation teacher. As the resident teacher at Gaia House for many years, he pioneered a genuinely innovative approach to Buddhism. The event will consist of listening to a short talk, followed by a discussion and a social.
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Caledonian Society TASTER Session #1
01/10/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Feel like trying out Scottish Reeling?Join us for the first of our free taster sessions 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!
Sport
Swimming Club Taster Session
01/10/2026 | 20:00 - 21:00
Come join us for our first swimming session of the year! We would love to see you poolside to try out swimming at the swimming club, whether it be for fitness or competition. Make sure to have signed up to a Taster Membership before grabbing a ticket, and we can't wait to see you poolside soon :)
Friday 2 October 2026
Events & Activities
British Museum Walking Tour - Amnesty International Society
02/10/2026
Come explore London’s most iconic museum with us! We’ll be exploring artefacts and exhibits in the British Museum, discussing the history and ethics behind the British Museum and relating discussions back to human rights and cultural heritage. So if you’re interested in history, debate, learning new fun facts, or simply want to meet new people, come meet us at noon on Friday 2nd October!…
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London Tour Run and Picnic
02/10/2026
Join us for a relaxed run through London, an easy-paced social jog through some of the city's most iconic spots, perfect for settling into London and meeting new people.Our run leaders will guide the route and keep the group together, so no one gets left behind.Where: We will meet outside the Bloomsbury Theatre (a bag drop will be available)Pace: 6:00 - 6:30 min/km (but we will have a tail runner…
Events & Activities
Bakery Crawl #2
02/10/2026 | 10:15 - 12:30
Due to exceptionally high interest on our Bakery Crawl #1 (Wednesday 30th September), we are adding a second one to our Fresher’s Week schedule!!!*If you already have a ticket for our first bakery crawl, please do not/ you do not need to get another one for this one to give everyone a chance to attend!
Sport
7-a-side taster session
02/10/2026 | 11:55 - 13:00
Come along to our Football Red Star 7-a-side taster session at Coram’s Fields!Red Star is UCL’s largest football society, running bi-weekly 7-a-side sessions throughout the year, alongside competitive 11-a-side and 8-a-side teams. Whether you’ve played football for years or just fancy getting involved, everyone is welcome.
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Pole Fitness Taster Session
02/10/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
Want to get strong, but the gym isn't cutting it for you? Give pole fitness a go! Taught by one of our qualified instructors, this taster guarantees that you'll be working your muscles in ways that most sports don't, and (hopefully) have an amazing time doing so. Though it may look intimidating at first, it could get you hooked instantly (as is the case with the rest of us!)What to wear:
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Student Journalism 101 With Pi Media 🗞️
02/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00
Curious about journalism, passionate about current affairs, or just wondering what student journalism at UCL is all about?Join Pi Media for our interactive Journalism 101 session, where our editors will take you through everything you need to know about getting involved in student journalism, from writing and reporting to pitching your own stories.
Clubs & Societies
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Taster #3
02/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
Join us at our taster session to try out MMA! We will teach some basic striking (punches, kicks) and grappling (takedowns, submissions) moves in a fun and supportive enviroment. This is a great opportunity if you're a beginner or just interested in finding out more to meet the team and ask questions.Make sure to get a Taster Membership for this event (it's free!)
Events & Activities
Surgery and Interventional Science Welcome Picnic
02/10/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for the Surgery and Interventional Science Society Welcome Picnic!Bring your own lunch and meet other students in the department!Everyone interested in Surgery and Interventional Science is welcome!!! Just make sure you have a taster membership to the society.We will meet at the park entrance closest to main uni!
Sport
Wheelchair Basketball Taster
02/10/2026 | 13:00 - 13:30
Join the us for a free, Wheelchair Basketball taster session on Friday 2nd 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!
Clubs & Societies
Pole Fitness Taster Session
02/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00
Want to get strong, but the gym isn't cutting it for you? Give pole fitness a go! Taught by one of our qualified instructors, this taster guarantees that you'll be working your muscles in ways that most sports don't, and (hopefully) have an amazing time doing so. Though it may look intimidating at first, it could get you hooked instantly (as is the case with the rest of us!)What to wear: