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Reflections on a Big Help Out
What's a Big Help Out?Our 'Big Help Outs' bring a group of students together for a day of giving back, meeting new friends, all while supporting local community organisations.
Renting Uncovered: Myths and Facts for Students
Please note – renters rights are changing from 1 May 2026 due to the new Renters’ Rights ActThere will be no more fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
What were UCL students’ experiences during the Second World War evacuation? —— Revelations from student magazine New Phineas
The evacuation and the launch of New Phineas 
Delayed Assessment Scheme
This is a guide to UCL's Delayed Assessment Scheme for the 2025/26 acad
Our response to the Renters' Reform Bill call for evidence
In September Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the
Beyond the Confines: What an Oral History Interview Inspired in Me
Taking part in Generation UCL: 200 years of student life in London as an EPSURF researcher is probably the most exciting memory I have from this summer. I want to use this blog as an opportunity to look back at this journey and, more importantly, to reflect on a specific oral history interview recording with a UCL alumnus. 
Boo-tiful Run: Highlights from the UCL 5km Halloween run!
This years UCL 5KM run had over 100 participants conquer the iconic track at Lee Valley VeloPark, but with a spooky twist! On Wednesday 30 October, the UCL 5km Run: Halloween Edition brought together UCL undergraduate and postgraduate students and staff from both Bloomsbury and UCL East Campus!
Response to the tuition fees and maintenance loan increase announcement
The Government have announced an increase to the Home student tuition fee by £285 to £9,535 per year and an increase in maintenance loans from September 2025.
From Forum to COP: How Students Are Shaping My Agenda
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with students at the Sustainability Forum, hosted by Sustainable UCL and myself, to discuss your climate concerns, explore ideas, and outline urgent climate action initiatives.
Setting mature students up for success
What do mature students need?In recent years there has been an increase in mature students across UK universities, including UCL. This trend is likely to persist due to the need and desire to upskill and re-train over the course of a career, as well as the government's commitment to lifelong learning.
Dissertation Gallery 2022-23
Take a look at what some of our 22-23 collaborators got up toClick on each poster to read in full screen!
Carol Singers, Craft Stalls, Food and Festivities
A week of festive events and activities From Monday 1 December to Thursday 4 December, we’re b
Q&A with Benjamin Li - UCL East Student Officer
04 November 2024
Celebrating Diwali in the UK
Diwali, the 'festival of lights,' is celebrated by over a billion people worldwide across various faiths, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. While its origin stories vary, they all share a common theme: the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
Research Volunteering Gallery
The Community Research Initiative started as a way for master's students to do something different with their dissertations. In 2023-24, we started a new programme of shorter, less academic research projects which students undertake outside of their studies, as research volunteers.
Dissertation gallery 2023-24
Get inspired by a sample of collaborative dissertation projects from the class of '24Click on each poster to read in full screen!
Welcome 2024
Our student communities are built on our commitment to providing an exceptional experience that empowers students to enter a journey of self-discovery from the moment they join UCL.
Write to your MP - Renters Rights Bill
Below is a template letter you can use to email your MP, but please free free to adapt of change this - especially adding in your own experiences.
How to make the most of Reading Week
Reading week is upon us, perhaps a welcomed break within what is often a hectic and overwhelming term. Wondering how you can make it a productive and relaxing time? Read on for ways you can enjoy reading week whilst also getting the most out of it...
Make renting fairer for students
In September Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the