Making the best possible start to Term 2
Written by Dillon Lad, third year, BSc in Biochemical Engineering
It’s not too late to join societies
By Alexandra Dewing, BA Comparative Literature
An unforgettable holiday with Kith & Kids!
From the 27 to 31 December 2019, ten UCL volunteers participated in the Xmas Social Development Project for Kith & Kids at Hornsey Vale Community Centre.
Wrapping up the year with St Mark's Hospital Foundation!
On 15 December 2019, UCL volunteers went to St Anns Shopping Centre to get involved in a gift-wrapping event to raise money for St Mark’s Hospital Foundation.  
NUS Conference Delegate Nominations are Open
Nominate Yourself to be an NUS Conference Delegate in Liverpool!Are you passionate about student representation? Looking for an opportunity to shape student politics across the nation? Would you like to attend a three-day, expenses-paid conference in Liverpool to discuss these issues with like-minded students?
Disability life hacks
It's Disability History Month and the Disabled Students’ Network committee discuss how they accommodate their own disabilities, and what they would like to see UCL do to support them better. 
Sessional Childcare on Campus
One of my priorities in my role this academic year is to work towards providing sessional childcare on campus.
Looking after yourself this winter
Written by Eleanor Booth, Department of Education, Practice and Society
Department Communication Materials
ImportanceThe Active Bystander team belive it is important for students that have undertaken the Active Bystander workshops should be reminded about crucial content covered throughout their time at UCL. In aims to challenge unacceptable behaviours at UCL, we encourage departments to actively get involved by promoting content covering Active Bystander themes in their locations.
Christmas dinner: your guide to the festive favourites
Written by Dillon Lad, BSc Biochemical EngineeringChristmas is a time full of traditions developed over many centuries, and nothing says Christmas quite like a hearty roast turkey. Every year on Christmas day, at around mid-day, the county gathers with their friends and family to feast on their Christmas meal.  
Five-Minute-Union
Put the kettle on, set a timer, here’s an intro to all things Students’ Union UCL that you can read in under five minutes. We’re here to help you do more at UCL. Students are at the heart of everything we do, so much so that we’re led by seven students who are elected each year. 
Fundraising with cocktails, curry and Cambodian rock 'n' roll!
On Thursday 21 November, our UCL volunteers helped out at a fantastic event held in Brixton, hosted by Green Shoots Foundation. The charity aims to fight rural poverty in greater Asia and Africa by implementing agricultural development programmes that empower people through education and wider opportunities.
Phineas Media Statement - December 2019
13 DECEMBER 2019 Below is a statement quotable from a Students’ Union UCL spokesperson. This week, the Union’s Executive committee met to discuss the responses to the Phineas consultation, which concluded in mid-November.
I always want to try out new things, so this was a great opportunity
Our Social Hackathons programme ran throughout Reading Week in November.
Postgraduate Project Active Club Taster Sessions
 Term 2 Club Taster SessionsSome of our lovely Clubs are inviting you to join them for a special postgrad taster session in term 2, it's a great chance to try out a few different sports and activities.
Mascot Consultation - What's Next
This week, the Union’s Executive committee met to discuss the responses to the Phineas consultation, which concluded in mid-November. More than 3,500 students viewed the consultation on our website, and thousands more saw the consultation exhibition in Phineas Bar. 
Alternative gifts from UCL Alumni
From ‘femtech’ to ‘fintech’ and everything between UCL Alumni have nurtured and launched many successful startups. They produce an incredible diversity of unique products, many with a focus on sustainability and ethical business practices and all created with the passion of talented, driven founders.
General Election 2019
The Government has called a General Election on Thursday 12 December 2019, giving all eligible UK voters the chance to choose new Members of Parliament. This election is about more than Brexit. Whatever your views on; international students’ rights, the NHS, university funding, spending on foreign aid, the living wage, funding for mental health services or housing, make sure you vote and have your say.
Debrief of the second Zone Meetings
Activities Zone:At our second Activities Zone meeting of the year, elected Activities Reps, part-time officers and the Activities Officer once again came together to discuss and debate the issues affecting clubs, societies, sports, and everything else to do with student activities.
Academic Rep of the Month - November 2019
As your Union, one of our most important jobs is representing your academic interests and making sure you can influence the way UCL works.  The best way for us to do this is by working with Academic Reps in every UCL Department.