Project Active Postgraduate: Run in the Park
Postgraduate Only - Great way to get into running or join some other Postgrads for a quick run in Regents park. Every Tuesday evening from 17.20 - 18.30 meeting on the pavement outside the Bloomsbury Cafe.We will run throughout September and part of October, until the evenings become too dark.
Active Bystander Online Training
An active bystander is someone who not only witnesses unacceptable behaviour, but who chooses to act and challenge that behaviour in order to disrupt a potentially problematic situation or keep it from escalating. A bystander can prevent as well as deal with the potential outcome, both online and offline.How will this training work?
My summer story: Eleanor
Written by Eleanor, MA in Education, Health Promotion and International DevelopmentIt’s hard to think it is August! With my dissertation and shielding since March, not to mention the rather variable weather, it is starting to not feel like summer at all (apart from this very very hot, sunny, humid week!).
Hannah's Journey From Volunteering to Starting a Career
Hannah Butterworth is studying MSc Clinical Mental Health Studies at the Department of Psychiatry at UCL. She spoke to us about her experience of volunteering with Beat - the UK's eating disorder charity, and how it has contributed to her personal development. She has now been offered a job with the Charity!
Some ways to volunteer during COVID-19!
Inspired by the #WeAreUCL campaign to celebrate the UCL community in a time of crisis; its spirit of inclusivity, diversity and togetherness - we've compiled a selection of students who've managed to keep volunteering through this time - read on and find out how they're making a difference right now - you can also view new stories as they co
A Big Thank You From Our Partners!
You've probably seen lots of content from our volunteers about how much they love the organisations they volunteer at, but what about the other way round? Here's what our partners from PPL PWR and Leonard Cheshire had to say about our amazing UCL volunteers this year! -Natacha Madaule, PPL PWR