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FAQs for new partners
FAQs for new organisational partnersWhat is the Community Research Initiative?The Community Research Initiative works to create ways for voluntary, community and non-profit organ
TeamUCL Gym Personal Training
At TeamUCL Gym, our personal training program is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals with personalized attention and expert guidance. Our certified trainers create customized workout plans tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or enhance overall wellness.
How to make a Diwali Lantern
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and is also celebrated by Sikh and Jain communities. The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'.Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps and lanterns.
'We're a diverse, welcoming and empowering community'
"The UCL African Caribbean Society (ACS) is marking Black History Month 2024 with a series of engaging events that celebrate our heritage and amplify Black voices.
All day events to celebrate Diwali
Celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, in and around London It’s starting to feel a lot like Diwali in London. Also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, Diwali spans five days and usually falls in late October or early November.
OCD Awareness Week
OCD Awareness Week serves to dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder, break the stigma around mental illness, and provide education about the disorder and how to support those affected. LGBTQ+ Officer Danilo shares his story of living with the condition...
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Bonfire Night: 5 November
On 5 November, people across the country will be celebrating Bonfire Night. Traditionally, it is a time to observe a spectacular display of fireworks, toast marshmallows and enjoy toffee apples, wave sparklers in the night sky, and watch a bonfire burning straw dummies.
Ways to engage
How can I engage?Get a group of students to support you with your data, evaluation or research needs through the Research Volunteering programmeThis service is open all year r
Update from Goksu
On 4 October, I had the pleasure of meeting Cllr Sabrina Francis, one of the three councillors representing the Bloomsbury Ward for Camden Council. She hosted us at the Camden Council offices, where we engaged in productive discussions on several key issues, including student housing, transport, parks, and accessibility and safety in and around Bloomsbury.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Departments
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Active Bystander Programme?The Active Bystander Programme is a core element of UCL students’ induction that aims to empower them to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviours on campus and beyond.
Campaigning for students' housing rights
Students' Union UCL are calling on the UK Government to strengthen students' rights as renters. On Wednesday 23 October Rachel Lim, our Welfare and Community Officer, will be attending a National Lobby Day at Parliament organised by the National Union of Students.
Celebrating Diwali 2024
Diwali spans five days and usually falls in late October or early November. This year, Dhanteras will mark the official start on October 29 – November 3, with the main celebrations taking place on October 31 and November 1.
Generation UCL: 200 Years of Student Life – a multi-disciplinary research experience
My research fellowship on Generation UCL: 200 Years of Student Life in London in the summer of 2024 was incredibly fruitful. I gained interesting insights into the past international student life at UCL by accessing the oral history archive and got a taste of doing research in the field of education and history. 
Open Call for Art Submissions for Liberate: The Phineas Art Gallery
Help us celebrate marginalised voices with Liberate: The Phineas Art GalleryAre you an artist with a story to tell? You could have your art displayed in Phineas.
Our Impact
Community Impact Zine
"... this partnership made me feel braver about taking on other projects"
Laura from Coin Street shares her experience working with Empovthise UCL, a student-led project that focuses on improving technological literacy and achieving digital equity.
Nominate yourself to become a representative
Become a Student RepresentativeNominations are now OPEN to become a student representative! Read on to find out more about being a rep, how to get involved, and the exciting journey ahead of you.