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
How to stay healthy and feel good?
 An article written by TeamUCL Nutritionist and fitness professional, Sophie Tully. 
Bringing creativity and collaboration together
Two of our Student-Led Projects have partnered up for a second year with 
What’s it like to volunteer during Covid-19?
We're so pleased to say that UCL students have responded to COVID-19 with a determination to help others – in fact, enquiries here at the Volunteering Service have tripled in the last 6 weeks.
UCL's 'No Detriment' Policy Explained
The below explainer relates to the 2019-2020 academic year No Detriment Policy.
Mental Health Awareness Week for TeamUCL
This week is World Mental Health Awareness week and never has our mental health been more important. We caught up with the nominees for this years Louis Carr memorial award to chat about how they make their clubs a welcoming place for their members. They also spoke about what they are doing during the current situation to look out for their members.
"I wanted to do something productive with the free time I have had because of COVID-19."
Antonio Neves is a first-year medical student and has been volunteering online with Age UK: Kensington and Chelsea.