"Volunteering is a great way to make people happy. It gives me a feeling of giving something back to the community, and that I'm doing something meaningful."
Clara Landes is a third-year European & International Social and Political Studies (ESPS) student and has been volunteering with Zooniverse.
“I like to think that I’ve been able to instil hope in our readers and remind them that they too can contribute to creating a better world.”
Zayna has been volunteering with Good News Shared in her first-year. Read through to see how her writing goodwill articles during COVID-19 has helped her community, and why she finds volunteering so rewarding.
"With a better understanding of the world around me, I am now better equipped on my journey of being a global citizen."
Nadhirah Rashid is an MSc Student at the School of Public Policy and has been volunteering online with Project Access UK. Have a read through her story below to see what it's like volunteering as a Master's student, how sh
"Volunteering is rigorous, rewarding, fun, enriching and genuinely life-affirming."
George Washbourn is a master's student in the department of English Language and Literature and has volunteering with Refugee Council as an Integration Advice volunteer.
"I’ve helped some of the most vulnerable people integrate into London’s multicultural society."
Sadashiv Nayanpally is a master's student studying Education and International Development at the IOE. He's been volunteering with Refugee Council and told us his experience as a Refugee Integration Advice volunteer.
"Engaging with the public is a great way to stay connected with the impact aims of your research."
Rebecca Shutt is a PhD researcher in the department of Physics and Astronomy, and has been volunteering. Have a read of her story below to see what it's like volunteering as a PhD student, why she enjoys leading scientific workshops and why she finds volunteering so rewarding.
"It taught me to ask questions and to put myself out there."
Barbara Leger is a second-year Geography student and one of the Project Leaders for one of our newer projects, the Climate Collage UCL, that aims to educate young people about climate change through games.
Top tips for doing assessments on Moodle
You’ve most likely used Moodle for coursework submissions, accessing documents and other course-related reasons whilst at UCL. But this might be your first time using Moodle for timed examinations, so we’ve given you some handy tips to make sure you’re feeling as prepared as possible for this new examination process.  
Your guide to volunteering during COVID-19
Since COVID, the rules on social distancing in the UK have changed on a regular basis as infection rates have gone up and down.Nonetheless, hundreds of UCL students have still managed to get some volunteering done, either in person or online.
Sexual misconduct in H.E. : There remains much to do before we could thump up our chests in the joy of ‘getting it right’
I would be attending the UCL two day long online global conference called ‘Calling Time on Sexual Misconduct’, which aims to share the global best practice within Universities to prevent and address sexual misconduct.
UCL Surgical Society have won a national award
UCL Surgical Society’s Women in Surgery Conference won Best National Event at the National Societies and Volunteering Awards – and we’re very proud.
"For me, outreach has always been a big part of my life."
Nudhara Yusuf is a second-year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student, and Project Leader for two of our student-led volunteering projects - Model United Nations and the Debate Society. She spoke to us about why she started the projects, and what difference it’s made to her and the beneficiaries.
Tips for remote studying
11 tips to be precise...Preparing for exams can be a difficult process at the best of times, let alone in the current lockdown conditions. To try and help navigate these exceptional circumstances, we’ve put together some tips on how to prepare for your upcoming alternative assessments and to look after yourself whilst studying remotely. 
"I got to meet new people, see new places and contribute to something important."
Sebastian Rudden is a first-year undergrad studying Biochemical Engineering. He has been volunteering as a tutor with Action Tutoring and was more than happy to share his experiences of volunteering. Read on to find out more!
"The best thing about volunteering? Getting to meet new people and feeling more connected to the community"
Caroline Crawford and Jo Xizi Yu are the Project Leaders for Art Without a Home, one of our Student-Led Volunteering Projects that works with people affected by homelessness.
Rowing Clubs' Co-Row-Na Ergathon raises over £2,000 for NHS
Members of both RUMS Boat Club and UCL Boat Club have taken on an epic challenge; to compete in a 30-day ergathon to see which club can row the furthest in the month of April.
Hate Crime Reporting
Welcome to the UCL Hate Crime Reporting CentreHate crimes and hate incidents are acts motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person because of who they are or who someone thinks they are.
Virtual Volunteering
Even during social distancing, there's lots of volunteering you can do without leaving your house:
Your guide to COVID-19 Volunteering
Here at Students' Union UCL Volunteering Service, lots of UCL students and staff have been asking us about volunteering they can do during this current situation.However, with social distancing measures likely to be in place for a while, many of our community partners aren't able to run their regular volunteering programmes at the moment.
Where Snore Happens
Just before the current situation began, we were in the final stages of introducing a napping facility on campus. However, this was more than just a place on campus to get a few precious minutes of rest. This was part of a five-pronged strategy to improve the sleep hygiene of the UCL student body.