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Statement from Students’ Union UCL Officers on the racist attacks motivated by Coronavirus
On Monday 2 March, we were devastated and outraged to hear that one of our students, Jonathan Mok, experienced a racist attack on Oxford Street (link to BBC News). We have also heard the news that he may need additional reconstructive surgery as a result of his injuries.
Happy half-term holidays!
At a time when poverty was endemic and living conditions were dire, a group of buildings — which originally served as warehouses — was transformed by Irish philanthropist Thomas Barnardo into one of London’s first “ragged schools”. From 1867 until 1908, the facility allowed thousands of children to gain access to a basic education for free.
Project Active Netball
Part of our Social Sport programme, our Netball sessions are a fun way to get into or return to Netball.Sessions are aimed at recreational level, and open to all abilities so It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played before!Low commitment, no training or trials. We’ll provide the equipment.
Open Letter to the Provost - From the Disabled Students' Network
Dear Provost,Six weeks ago the UCL Disabled Students’ Network released a report based on the testimonies of 33 disabled students. This report described patterns of disability discrimination at UCL and the institutional failings that caused them.
Our statement on the release of the Eugenics Inquiry report
We welcome the outcome of the inquiry’s work into UCL’s historic links to research, teaching and financial gains from eugenics, and the range of recommendations made by the commission members. The tireless efforts and activism by UCL staff, students and student officers at the Union for years prior to, and
Who are the current Sabbs and what do they do?
If you're still wondering what your Sabbatical Officers do, and what their job entails then have a gander through the videos below. Your current Sabbs will be explaining what they do along with some of the things they've achieved this year. Voting takes place from 16 - 20 March.
"Remember why you're volunteering and just enjoy the process."
Megan Ann Pang is a final year BSc Economics and Geography student and she has been volunteering for the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School. She spoke to us about what it's like to do both regular and one-off volunteering in the arts, as well as what motivates her to keep volunteering!