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artsUCL Fringe Festival Applications are now OPEN!
From Monday 1 June to Saturday 13 June, the artsUCL Fringe Festival will take over campus with theatre, comedy, dance, music, drag, stand-up, musical theatre - and everything in-between as we come together to mark the bicentenary year celebrations.
Supporting students through access and affordability: updates on UCL Accommodation
We have been working closely together with UCL Accommodation to strengthen access to safe, affordable, and supportive housing for students. As we look ahead to the next academic cycle, we’re pleased to share two important updates. 
Pitch and Play: Your Chance to DJ Live
Do you have DJ skills and a set that deserves a crowd? Pitch and Play is your chance to be behind the decks in Phineas Bar!
Celebrate UCL’s 200th year with our exclusive UCL200 merchandise
As we mark 200 years of extraordinary student life at UCL, we’re excited to share our brand‑new limited‑edition UCL200 merchandise range available exclusively at The Hanger and created to commemorate this once‑in‑a‑lifetime anniversary.
Rhapsody 2026: In conversation with UCL Live Music Society
UCL Live Music Society is delighted to invite you to the 12th annual Bloomsbury Theatre productio
Meet the Practitioners behind artsUnlocked
Did you know you can learn from industry professionals every week at artsUnlocked? From painting, dance, singing and drama, you can learn from the best of the best every single week, gaining creative skills, insider knowledge and confidence along the way. 
Academic Rep in Focus: Neel Akolkar
Academic Reps do one of the most important jobs in the Union: They represent your academic interests and ensure students have a voice in enhancing their education.
More than just a competition: why this year's Varsity hits different
Master's student Fardeen explains why Varsity is such a special event in the UCL calendar
The Leadership Race is Coming
Our biggest election is coming to campus this term. If you’re thinking about running, planning to vote, or just want to know what’s actually going on, here’s everything you need to know about the Leadership Race.
Mathura Kathirgamanathan's story: Running the London Marathon
On 26 April, over 55,000 people will take part in the London Marathon 2026. One of them will be the first ever student to run the marathon on behalf of a students' union - meet Mathura!
Free TeamUCL Gym Passes for LGBTQ+ and Trans* Students' Network members!
Get your free TeamUCL Gym pass, exclusively for LGBTQ+ and Trans* Students' Network members during LGBT+ History Month 2026!TeamUCL Gym have partnered with Rosanna, LGBTQ+ Students' Officer, and Mia, Trans* Students Officer, and their Student Networks to offer free gym passes to networ
Trying something new for term two
Second-year Creative Arts and Humanities student Vish tries Krav Maga for the first time
Football at TeamUCL
Welcome to Football at TeamUCLAt TeamUCL, we provide students with the opportunity to be involved in football both on and off the pitch!
This Girl Can: Anastasia's Story
My name is Anastasia, I am a Masters student here at UCL and a participant on the BUCS Women's Leadership Programme.
We’re here for you: Students’ Union Sexual Violence Liaison Officers
We have launched a new initiative to support anyone who has experienced sexual violence or gender-based abuse at any time in their lives.  
Celebrating the artsUnlocked Introduction to Filmmaking Lab
Last Term, we concluded our Introduction to Filmmaking Lab, with a special screening at the Curzon Cinema, Victoria. Over the course of 8 weeks, our artsUnlocked students learnt all the fundamentals of film, under the expert guidance of filmmaker Tomisin Adepeju.
Get over the winter blues with these upcoming artsUCL productions
What's on at artsUCL this term?Join us as we kick off the next chapter of the artsUCL season with unforgettable artistry and unmissable performances.
Write UCL’s Firsts: UCL200 Student Writing Opportunity
Calling all creative writers!From February to December 2026, UCL200 will bring our community together for a vibrant programme of events and activities that celebrate our founding values and highlight the excellence and impact of UCL's groundbreaking work and people.
Presidents & Treasurers: Apply for the UCL200 Student Engagement Fund
Putting students at the heart of the celebrationsFrom February to December 2026, UCL200 will bring our community together through a vibrant programme which celebrates UCL’s founding values and highlights th
TeamUCL Gym East is open!
We have opened a second gym site at UCL East - come and visit us!TeamUCL Gym has opened a second site at the heart of the UCL East campus!