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"Volunteering as a mentor has had an overall positive effect on my wellbeing and development."
Ameerah Patel is a third-year Psychology student. She spoke to us about her experience of volunteering with IntoUniversity as a mentor and how the role has honed her leadership and communication skills.
Digital Oppurtunities
Sponsored Content Box Starting at £400 + VAT During a typical month in the term, the website sees 2.7m page views between August and September.
"Using the free time I had for something that I considered meaningful felt productive."
Priyam Deka is a first-year student studying Bsc Population Health and Data Science in the Institute of Epidemiology and Healthcare.
TeamUCL Club Development Report
This report will look back upon the academic year of 2019/20 and highlight some of the exceptional initiatives that TeamUCL sports clubs have taken part in. This is broken down under the following headings:
"With COVID-19 threatening to erase the bonds between the members of communities, volunteering has helped me to bring people together"
Sam Huddlestone is a Third Year English Language and Literature student who has been volunteering remotely with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, a local charity working with and for older people.
Open Letter: Universal access to COVID-19 related health technologies
UCL students call on the university to commit to universal access to COVID-19 related health technologies developed at UCLToProvost, Professor Michael Arthur, Vice-Provost (Research), Professor David Price
A Guide to the UCL Financial Assistance Funds
The below explainer relates mainly to 2019-2020 academic year financial assistance. The Financial Assistance Funds are hardship funds for students who have found themselves in unexpected circumstances that have put them into financial difficulty.
"Volunteering can bring you fresh, memorable, and valuable life experiences"
Alessia is a First Year BSc Natural Sciences student who has been volunteering remotely with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, a local charity working with and for older people.
Listen & Respond administrator's guide
Asks/offersApproving Visit https://studentsunionucl.org/node/132101/webform-results Click on 'View' in the right hand column There will be a Workflow box after the Submission information
Black Lives Matter & what solidarity really looks like
UCL Black Students Town Hall Meeting Link
Racial Trauma after Tragedy and Supporting Black Students
Political Education about Racism and Oppression
Stay tuned for more links and resources
Acts of solidarity
"Being surrounded by supportive and friendly women was one of my favourite things about volunteering."
Rupa Budha is a second-year Chemistry student, and has been volunteering with the women's charity, Smart Works. Have a read of her story below and find out why she finds it so rewarding to help women get the best start for their careers.
Society Awards - Winners Announced
Societies are diverse, boundary-pushing, record-breaking, fundraising, social-life making, community-creating, student-led groups that make you love your time at UCL. And it’s time to celebrate them.
"Volunteering has helped me feel more at home in a foreign country!"
Nashwa Naushad is an MSc student studying Sustainable Urbanism. She's been spending her time helping at one-off events as well as ongoing placements - read her story to find out why she loves volunteering. 
"I wanted to make the most of my preclinical years and do something interesting in the community."
Victoria Ngai is a UCL Medical student and has been volunteering with Age UK Islington to raise awareness about end of life care.
Eat well to feel well
Written by TeamUCL Nutritionist and fitness professional, Sophie Tully. 
Tips for focus and concentration
Written by TeamUCL Nutritionist and fitness professional, Sophie Tully. 
Staying motivated to get things done
An article written by TeamUCL Nutritionist and fitness professional, Sophie Tully