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Found in the centre of London, Birkbeck campus is right in the heart of student life in London in the beautiful and bustling Torrington Square. Birkbeck Students’ Union is part of a unique institution, Birkbeck College, University of London, the only University in the UK to specialise in evening teaching.
0 - 100: What are your sporting commitments?
We’ve got something for everyone, whatever your sporting commitments. From one-off yoga sessions to regular training, we’ve got you covered. Like with a lot of things, we've had to make some changes to the physical activities we offer you. Have a look below to see how they will be impacted and keep an eye on our social media for updates on what's at the Union.
The 7 students leading the Union
Every Spring, students from all over UCL vote to elect seven students to lead the Union. They make sure your voice is heard at the highest university level, in meetings with the Provost and other senior leaders at UCL. Essentially, they’re here to make your life at UCL better. 
Top tips for distance learning postgraduates like me
Written by Eleanor Booth, Department of Education, Practise and Society
The student guide to council tax
You might be paying a bill that you don't need to!
New to town? How to think like a Londoner
London is unlike any other city in Britain in its size, and the world in its character. Its residents are famous for certain quirks and (what might loosely be called) charms. Though greatly exaggerated, these stereotypes are not without some truth and the key to living in London without being blinded by the ‘Big Smoke’ is thinking like a city native.
Rep Elections
Students' Union UCL works to ensure that students are represented across all levels of decision making at UCL. There are more than 2,000 student representatives at UCL including Academic Reps, Student Officers, Sabbatical Officers, Student Trustees, Hall Reps and Activities Reps.
Education Zone Current Projects and Events
List of current projects and policies: Recent policy passed at the Education Zone can be found here.
Spotlight; Helshan Weerasinghe
Heshan Weerasinghe - Table TennisI began playing table tennis when I was 6 years old, whilst I was at school in Sri Lanka. A year later, I was in England and rising through the national rankings by playing in competitions. I rose to number 1 in my age category at 11 years old, and made my England debut a year later.
What to do when your results are confirmed
Results day for the 2018-19 academic year is taking place on Tuesday 2nd July. We know this can be a stressful time which is why our Advice Service has put together some useful information about what happens next.
How I got to compete at the World University Games
Caiti, part of the Fencing Club, will be going to the World University Games this weekend.
“It’s given me a unique insight into the hospital that I don’t think I would have got anywhere else”
Ruhi Vaitha is a first-year Medical student, and a volunteer for the long-running Student-Led Volunteering Project, UCL Hospital Fun Team. Fun Team is run by students who play with children staying in hospitals, giving them, their parents, and the hospital staff some relief.
Student Volunteers: A Year in Photos (Part One)
Even before the academic year had begun, UCL students were busy volunteering.
New Year Fair
We're starting off 2020 with our New Year Volunteering Fair!  Our Volunteering events are designed to help you discover London's many vibrant communities, make new friends and develop your skills. Our volunteering fairs give you the opportunity to talk to hundreds of charities - right here on campus!
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UCL Women's Hockey Shortlisted for National Award
Great news! UCL Women's Hockey have been nominated for Club of the Year in this year's BUCS awards.The award recognises a club that has demonstrated a commitment to development through innovative and proactive projects and partnerships, resulting in increased participation, inclusion and diversity in its membership as well as a better student experience for it's members.
Building Bridges and Co-designing Learning
On  3 June, UCL students and staff met with local volunteer recruiters and community organisations to design new volunteer roles that UCL students could relate to their academic studies. It was a busy, creative networking event with over 50 people sharing ideas on how to better link up students and charities.
Student-Led Volunteering Co-creation event
The Volunteering Service hosted their first Student-Led Volunteering Co-creation Event on Thursday 6 June where local charities had the chance to discuss ideas for community projects with UCL students, in the hopes of creating a new Student-Led Volunteering Project.