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Our Impact
Our ImpactOver the last decade, the Active Bystander Programme has trained over 65,000 students and has grown to be the largest programme of its kind in UK Higher Education, through its peer-to-peer delivery model.
Arts Award winners 2026
Congratulations to all of the amazing clubs, societies, publications and performances who have been recognised in this year's Arts Awards!
Societies Award winners 2026
Congratulations to all of the amazing clubs, societies, and volunteers who have been recognised in this year's Societies Awards!
Sports Award winners 2026
Congratulations to all of the amazing players and teams who have been recognised in this year's Sports Awards!
Campus just got cooler 🍦
Get your summer treat on campus at our Union CafésWe’re excited to share that Hackney Gelato is now being scooped and served at the Union Cafés.
Community Award Winners 2026
Congratulations to all of the amazing clubs, societies, projects and volunteers who have been recognised in this year's Community Awards!
Innovation Fest Programme 2026: First Look - Cloned
Innovation Fest Programme 2026Time🚀 DAy 1: Launch💭 day 2: prototype and ideate💡 day 3: From Prototype to Pitch🎤 Day 4: Pitch Day
Innovation Fest Timetable 2026
Innovation Fest Programme 2026
Help us make the cost of study fairer
Written by Sarah Jilani, your Education Officer.We believe every student should be able to fully participate in their studies but we know that cost is a major barrier for many.
What's happening at Students' Union UCL? Your Sabbatical Officers in Action
As we head towards the end of the academic year, our current cohort of sabbatical officers are making the most of their final weeks in post. Your Sabbatical Officers, who took a year out from their studies to work on your behalf, sit in senior university meetings, lead campaigns, run events and push for real change across UCL.
Students' Union UCL responds to updated EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces
Read our latest statement: Supporting our trans community as ECHR guidance takes effectLast week the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
The UCL Gift Shop is back for UCL200
Take home a piece of UCL200 history at the UCL Gift ShopUCL's main quad had a brand new addition, and it is here to celebrate UCL200.
More space to study and take a break this exam season
As exam season approaches and campus gets busier, finding a quiet place to study can be tough.
Artist in Residence: Lauren Godfrey
As part of UCL200 celebrations, we have appointed Lauren Godfrey as the UCL200 Artist-in-Residence for our student community.
A Rep's Story - Aysha Yaqoob
Hi everyone! My name is Ayesha Yaqoob, I study MSc Cardiovascular Science, and I serve as the PGT Faculty Rep for the Faculty of Population Health Sciences as well as the Lead Departmental Rep for the Institute of Cardiovascular Science.
How a Students’ Union field trip transformed how I see research
MA student Danya Gunasekaran writes about the first field trip hosted by the Community Research Initiative - and how this Students' Union event transformed what 'research' meant to her.
The King’s Speech and how it affects you
Last week King Charles opened Parliament with the King’s Speech, setting out the government’s agenda for the next Parliamentary session.
Dissertation Season Top Tips
Dissertation Season Top TipsWhether you’re still figuring out your structure or panic-writing with three tabs open and a coffee going cold beside you, here are some practical tips to help make the process a little less stressful.
How the local elections could change your area
Last Thursday the city voted in local elections across 32 London borough councils. The previous local elections took place in 2022, where the Labour Party won a majority in 21 out of 32 boroughs.
Project Active Monthly Events
Project Active Monthly events are fun, beginner friendly and low commitment!