Mug Madness
We've all got one lurking at the back of a cupboard, but what's your craziest cup or maddest mug? That's not an idle question - whether its cute, creepy, tall or just plain weird we want to see it in all its glory!
Students call for ambitious and meaningful sustainability plan for UCL
In the most recent Student Sustainability Forum, students had the opportunity to meet UCL's senior sustainability management and weigh in on key priorities of the new UCL Sustainability Plan.
Get published in a ground-breaking sustainability book
Researchers at UCL are writing a book on how sustainability is being pursued in the global higher education sector.They are giving you the opportunity to contribute to this by writing a short paragraph describing and sharing your thoughts on parts of UCL’s campus or your UCL experience.
Veganism: it’s easier than you think
Veganism: it’s easier than you think Written by Laura Dewhurst, Alumni Communications and Engagement Ambassador
My Journey to Veganism
Written by Kara Dulai, Communications and Engagement Sustainability Ambassador.
A new way to recycle your old tech and help students facing financial hardship
We’re proud to partner with Genuine Solutions to turn your old tech into vital funds to support students in hardship
"We were happy to support the students that have a wonderful vision..."
We had a conversation with Farrah from the Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society. They have been working with the Student-Led Project Zero Food Waste to reduce food waste on the UCL campus.
COP28 Sustainability Forum Calls for Urgent Climate Action
At the COP28 Student Sustainability Forum, students came together with the UCL COP28 team to discuss what action needs to be taken to go further and faster, in the race to net zero.
'Ditch the Disposable' challenge!
Join the challenge!Our cafes are always doing as much as they can to be more sustainable.
"It feels like we are doing something useful for the environment..."
Nuzulia is a postgraduate student doing an Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc at the Barlett School of Energy and Environmental Resources.
Sustainability and Volunteering: Westminster
Sustainability plays a key role in the development of communities. Voluntary organisations make a vital contribution to the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of their communities, and the volunteers that work with them are at the heart of this effort.
"I feel like volunteering gives you a sense of achievement and enjoyment"
Daisy is a second year Psychology student, and she has been doing an amazing job as Project Leader for the #Zero Food Waste SLP, winner for the Student Led Project of the Year award!
Sustainability and Volunteering: Islington
Sustainability plays a key role in the development of communities, and volunteering is a vital way through which social and environmental sustainability goals can be achieved.
Ditch the Disposable
Our cafes are always doing as much as they can to be more sustainable.
4th Sustainability Council (18 April 2023) - Waste
The final Student Sustainability Council session of this academic year took place on 18 April 2023 in a hybrid format.
Sustainability and Volunteering: Kensington and Chelsea
UCL students volunteer their time with organisations across London, helping to contribute to the sustainability of local communities.
"... it's all about teamwork in engineering"
Rachel is a second-year biomedical engineering student at UCL, a few months ago we had a lovely chat with her about her role as a Project Leader for the student-led project Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Outreach
It's Fairtrade Fortnight 2023!
What is Fairtrade Fortnight?What does Fairtrade do? Fairtrade works with farming co-operatives, businesses and governments to make trade fair.
Why is oat milk our default?
Why did we switch to oat milk?At Students' Union UCL, we're trying to minimise the impact our operations have on the planet.
Sustainability and Volunteering: Hackney
Volunteering plays a vital role in the sustainability of London’s communities. Each year, over 2000 UCL students volunteer throughout the community with the help of the UCL Volunteering Service, which connects students to over 400 partner organisations across London.