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Celebrate with us: UCL International Festival
We’re taking over the newly developed Quad for a four-day celebration as part of our annual International Festival.
Faces of UCL: Uncovering Unsung heroes at the Students' Union
Recognising the achievements of our diverse, global community of staff, students and partners – past and present - Faces of UCL uncovers some of our unsung heroes alongside more renowned figures. Read on to explore Faces by selected themes or 
Changing the conversation: Angel Au, mental health advocate and charity founder
Angel has been a tireless voice for mental health advocacy, starting her own mental health campaign when she was 16 and now helping to support thousands globally through her charity Overcome.
Serving looks, serving community: Cranktina, SH-EO of UCL’s Drag Society
Since Cranktina entered the scene, she has transformed the UCL Drag Society - selling out shows and creating more inclusive arts spaces for students to explore identity, humour, and resilience.
Setting the stage: Lewis Murphy, building creative communities at UCL
Lewis has always been an extracurricular student, taking part in school shows and choir, and organising the prom. He quickly did the same when he joined UCL, becoming President of the Stage Crew Society and Arts Officer for Students’ Union UCL, and designing the lighting for student-led productions at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
Student Leader Spotlight: Rawleka Wilson
Rawleka has dedicated much of her student life to helping others find meaningful connections across campus, reinforcing her belief that UCL thrives through its people.
Student Leader Spotlight: Kavya Mukhija: Disability Rights, Activator and Innovator
Feeling inspired by Kavya Mukhija's story? Why not put yourself forward to become one of our student leaders this year in the Leadership Race? Find out more about representing your community here.
Student Leader Spotlight: Jamie Gardiner: Founder of UCL Gay Soc
At UCL, Jamie found the community that sparked his lifelong activism - from founding one of the first student societies for gay students in the UK to transforming equality laws in Australia.
UCL200 Faces of UCL: Ladipo Solanke
In 1920s London, Nigerian lawyer and activist, Ladipo Solanke, built vital spaces where West African students and future leaders could gather, resist and imagine new futures.
An Enduring Global Friendship: F.T. Cheng and UCL's early Chinese students
Recognising the achievements of our diverse, global community of staff, students and partners – past and present - Faces of UCL uncovers some of our unsung heroes alongside more renowned figures. 
Celebrate 200 years of UCL with us this year
UCL turns 200, and we're celebrating 200 years of students making more happen at our university.
Our BIGGEST EVER prize draw to launch Varsity tickets!
Want to win exclusive Varsity and UCL200 merch? What about an free entry to EVERY Varsity event, or TeamUCL Sports Night for the rest of Term 2? Enter our prize draw, marking the launch of London Varsity Series tickets, and celebrating UCL's Bicentenary!
Introducing the Bicentenary Blend
We've been brewing up something special...
artsUCL Fringe Festival Applications are now OPEN!
From Monday 1 June to Saturday 13 June, the artsUCL Fringe Festival will take over campus with theatre, comedy, dance, music, drag, stand-up, musical theatre - and everything in-between as we come together to mark the bicentenary year celebrations.
Celebrate UCL’s 200th year with our exclusive UCL200 merchandise
As we mark 200 years of extraordinary student life at UCL, we’re excited to share our brand‑new limited‑edition UCL200 merchandise range available exclusively at The Hanger and created to commemorate this once‑in‑a‑lifetime anniversary.
Write UCL’s Firsts: UCL200 Student Writing Opportunity
Calling all creative writers!From February to December 2026, UCL200 will bring our community together for a vibrant programme of events and activities that celebrate our founding values and highlight the excellence and impact of UCL's groundbreaking work and people.
Presidents & Treasurers: Apply for the UCL200 Student Engagement Fund
Putting students at the heart of the celebrationsFrom February to December 2026, UCL200 will bring our community together through a vibrant programme which celebrates UCL’s founding values and highlights th
Mark your calendar: artsUCL Fringe Festival is coming to UCL
Two weeks. One campus.
UCL200 Past/Future of Work Competition
To celebrate UCL's bicentennial they're asking you to think about comparing the world of work of 200 years ago, with what you think it might look like 200 years in the future.
UCL200 to launch with a spectacular sound and light experience
UCL will welcome students, staff, alumni and the general public to UCL Illuminated – a series of spectacular light and sound shows in the newly remodelled Quad. Come along for a night to remember, celebrating UCL’s past, present and future and launching a year of celebrations for UCL's 200th birthday!