Specialist Talk - Virtual Volunteering
What’s it all about?The second part in our series of specialist volunteering talks. On Wednesday 21 October 13:00 – 14:00 the Volunteering Service is hosting a Virtual Volunteering Talk.
In conversation with Gloria Wekker
 
Deporting Black Britons: Portraits of deportation to Jamaica
 
Specialist Volunteering Talk - Tutoring and Mentoring
What’s it all about?As a part of a month of specialist volunteering talks, on Wednesday 14 October 13:00 – 14:00 the Volunteering Service is hosting a Tutoring and Mentoring talk. 
My inspiration: My dad
Written by Kadeejah Kallo, BSc Economics and Geography My father grew up in a village called Karako in the South-East region of Guinea in West Africa. His story however, is not exactly one that I would describe as ‘rags-to-riches’ although he went on to become the first college educated member of his family.
Black History Month: The meanings behind the artwork
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My inspiration: My mum
Written by Abazz Shayaam-Smith,  BA in Geography with Quantitative MethodsInterestingly, it was not until I moved out and I was placed at a considerable distance from my mum that I finally began to appraise the amount she did.
Live the London (student) life
Emma Cheung (BA English) and Farida El-Kafrawy (BSc Social Sciences with Quantitative Methods) Whether you’re from Birmingham or Grantham, Shanghai or Padua, moving to London is a big step and coming to study here can seem daunting. But we’ll help you learn how to make the most of the city.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Students and Staff
For students:What is the Active Bystander Programme?The Active Bystander Programme is a core element of UCL students’ induction that aims to empower them to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviours on campus and beyond.
"I would definitely recommend the experience to anyone interested in making a difference for a day. "
Dora Dimitrova is a Fourth Year European International Social and Political Studies student.
Project Active Social Sport League Tables
 No training, no trials, just games. Leagues and weekly sessions are open to all UCL students so get together with housemates, course mates, society members or just a group of friends and get involved!
Our on-campus activity in term one
Read our latest update here. 
The international student community at UCL and the Sabbatical Officers stand in solidarity with Belarusian students and youth
Students’ voices should not be silenced with violence and fear inside university walls.
"This is a great opportunity to use your skills to volunteer in a meaningful, goal-orientated way in a collaborative environment."
Isabel Scavetta is a Final Year European Social and Political Societies student who participated in last July's Social Hackathons and she has written back to us about her experience - read on for some advice to make the most of your digital hackathons experience. 
My summer story: Alice
Written by Alice, BA Compatitive Literature
What I wish I knew before coming to London
London is mesmerising and intimidating, and coming to study here might seem daunting. That being said, moving to London can be an incredibly enjoyable experience. Here are a few words of wisdom from someone who is still figuring it out.
3MT Final
Learn about UCL's historic links to Eugenics
Learn about UCL’s historic links to research, teaching and financial gains from eugenics, and read our response to the Eugenics Enquiry.
What you can do as a Postgrad
The Union is not just for undergrads. There is so much on offer for postgrads to get involved in and here’s th outgoing Postgraduate Students’ Officer, Jim, to tell you a bit more about what you can do.
10 Ways To Make Friends At UCL
Staring off at university can be daunting, especially when it comes to making friends. We all worry that no one will like us or that university is so big will I really meet "my kind of people"? Being a fresher means going out of your comfort zone sometimes in order to experience all the new things ahead of you.