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New staff guide
Your manager should have submitted a New Staff Systems Setup Request form, which will be processed and allow you access to most things within a day or two. (Shared drive access can take slightly longer).
An Open Letter to the Provost and UCL’s Teaching Community
On behalf of all the students at UCL, Students’ Union UCL would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Academic Community at UCL for your response to the coronavirus pandemic and your commitment to delivering teaching and world-class learning opportunities in the most inclusive and engaging way despite the dire situation that the world as a whole is facing in
Supporting student travel for the winter break
We've been working closely with colleagues across UCL in response to the Government announcement on supporting your safe return home at the end of term. Below is a copy of the email sent to students on 13 November, outlining what we know so far:
Union IT - what to use for what
The Union and UCL provide a lot of different ways to complete most tasks, and there are lots of other cloud services available online as well. Look below for quick links to the best solutions for Union staff to help point you in the right direction. Any queries on any of them, please contact [email protected].
Policy Zones - Term 1 updates
This week the first Policy Zone meetings of the academic year took place, with Activities Zone on Monday, Education Zone on Tuesday and Welfare & Community Zone on Thursday. Find below what was discussed, what policies were passed and some key highlights.
CRIS & your career
We work closely with our colleagues in UCL Careers to help you translate your CRIS experience into career gold! Imagine being able to discuss at interview firsthand experience of working as part of a collaborative research team, using cool digital collaborative tools, and learning how to communicate with people from different backgrounds and environments.
CRIS & your course
If you participate in the community research initiative, we believe this has the potential to greatly benefit you and your master’s experience. First, students tell us that speaking with people from the voluntary sector from areas related to their programme of study helps bring ‘classroom’ learning alive! You can see firsthand the theories and concepts that you are learning about at UCL.
CRIS & the community
ISIKLE
Funder: Office for Students & Research England Total award: £800,000 Timeline: June 2020 to May 2022
#EndSars
On the 20th of October 2020, ongoing protests against police brutality resulted in the shooting of protestors at the Lekki Toll Gate, Nigeria. The protests in Nigeria were led and driven by young people, university students and recent graduates, some of which were my acquaintances and friends.
Getting to know your International Student Officers
This year's International Student Officer's are Madina Khusnullina and Nelia Kornilova. Here's a bit more about them with seven serious and seven random questions: Let's start off with the serious questions...
"Learning myself whilst also educating others is, in my eyes, the most rewarding form of work."
Ania Vinogradov is a fourth-year student studying BSc Geography.
Career Resources for International Students
If you are an International Student, it is important to start exploring your career options early on, especially if you want to stay in the UK after your graduation. We, your International Officers, have prepared some useful resources that might help you.
Rep Election: The Results
Thanks to all 4,242 students who voted in our Rep Elections this year. Here's the people you voted in to lead you in your halls, courses, faculties, your clubs and societies and as trustees. 
"One of the best things for me has been meeting new people."
Manasvini Moni is a third-year student studying BSc Human Sciences.
My first 100 days as an officer...
Specialist Volunteering Talk - Heritage
What’s it all about?After a month of specialist volunteering talks we have arrived at our final talk on Wednesday 4 November celebrating volunteering in the heritage sector.
My first 100* days in office...
100 days, it's gone so quickly! Technically, as this is my second year, this is my 465th day as your Democracy, Operations and Community Officer….
Project Active Postgraduate: Yoga Sculpt
Postgraduate Only - Get yourself aligned! Perfect for beginners who want to gain strength and flexibility while improving their posture. Limited spaces available. Pre-booking is required. All Project Active sessions are accessible and inclusive for all abilities.
CRIS website guide
Quick links Register interest - https://studentsunionucl.org/forms/register-interest-in-cris Ideas directory - https://studentsunionucl.org/cris/ideas C