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What you should know: Renters’ Rights Act
If you are renting privately whilst you are studying, you should be aware that the law around private renting is changing on 1st May, 2026, with the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect. These changes will have an impact on how you rent, what your rights are, and what obligations are placed on landlords. 
International Women’s Day: celebrating UCL’s all-women Sabbatical Officer team
Zhixuan Sun (Cecilia) is an MSc student at UCL and a Student Storyteller, writing about culture, memory and student life in London.
Representing international students in parliament
The Government plans to introduce a £925 annual levy on international students; we believe this would add to an increasingly hostile environment for international students in the UK.
A message to our trans and non-binary community
Many students have reached out to me over the past week about the recent speaker event hosted by the Libertarian Society. I know that for many in our community, specifically our trans community, there have been strong feelings about the event.
Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society - Social Media
We have been made aware of comments made online by one of our student-led societies. We appreciate that many people will have found these comments to be deeply upsetting.We do not endorse the views of our societies, including the views expressed by the UCL Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society.
Supporting you to make informed module choices
Choosing optional modules is an exciting part of the student journey, but it can also be challenging. Students often make decisions based on limited information, without the opportunity to experience teaching style, content delivery, or learning approaches in advance.
Women's History Month: reflections from your Women's Officer
This Women's History Month, your Women's Officer, Devi Sankhla, reflects on her experience so far.
Coding from Scratch: Reflections on the 2026 Sustainable Housing Hackathon
Reflections on the 2026 Sustainable Housing HackathonAuthor: Fiona Pacolli, BA Geography (International) with Social Data Science 
28 Days of Sustainability: Our Commitment as Bars, Shops & Cafés 🌱
During UCL's 28 Days of Sustainability, we are spotlighting some of the sustainable products we proudly stock, the conscious choices behind our menus and shelves, and
Improving Academic Tutoring
Written by Sarah Jilani, Education Officer.
Nominations roadshow hits campus
The Leadership Race 2026 is here, and nominations are open until Thursday 5 March at 10:00.
Awards Criteria Examples
Individual Awards
Discover the Joy of Singing: Join the artsUCL Community Choir 
Looking for a midweek boost? The artsUCL Community Choir runs every Wednesday, offering students a welcoming space to sing, connect, and unwind. 
Building belonging this LGBTQ+ History Month
This LGBTQ+ History Month, Danilo, your Disabled Students’ Officer, LGBTQ+ Social Secretary and former LGBTQ+ Officer, talks to us about something that isn’t discussed enough: loneliness.
Women’s History Month: Creative Ways to Celebrate!
March is Women’s History Month — a month to celebrate, amplify and experience the stories, culture and creative contributions of women across history and in the present day. So, whether you’re exploring museums, listening to live music, getting hands-on with art, or hearing new voices on stage, there are plenty of ways to celebrate!
How can my research skills make an impact beyond the lab?
PhD student Hanna Lewicka reflects about her experience at the Community Research Initiative's Research Consultancy Training - and how an event from her Students' Union inspired her to think about research skills and collaborations in new ways...
Creating impact beyond the classroom 
Impact in actionUniversities are places of innovation where world-changing ideas are born and developed.
Rents are rising - here's what it means for you and how we're responding
Rents in UCL halls to rise by an average of 3.69%UCL Accommodation have announced that rents will rise by 3.69% on average across all rooms from 2026/27, with the price of rooms being raised between 2.71% and 4.08%. 
Community Engaged Dissertation Impact Fund
Giving you the power to engage with the community and create useful and useable outcomes from your dissertationThe Community Research Initiative is all about creating socially impactful research with and for the community.
My experience as an international student at UCL
International student Anisha reflects on the joys and challenges of moving to the UK for university