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Climate Leaders
The next generation of climate leaders are studying at UCL today.Climate change affects us all. Our planet faces unsustainable rising temperatures and the destruction of natural habitats.
Saluting Our UCL Sisters: Elsa Goveia and Altheia Jones-Lecointe
Since 1987, the United Kingdom has formally celebrated Black History Month each October.
Athlete Profiles - Elisia Swaby
For Black History Month, we spoke to some of our Black athletes on their experiences of sport at UCL...
Important update for our community
Today, UCL Provost Dr Michael Spence wrote to all students and staff with an email titled 'Israel, Gaza and our community'. If you missed it, read it here.
Welcome 2023
This year, we welcomed our largest-ever cohort of new students. Student expectations are understandably high, UCL is a world-leading university and the way we welcome students to their new university helps set the tone for the year to come.
"It’s a great opportunity to contribute my time and skills meaningfully!"
Still looking for accomodation?
UCL Accommodation is currently accepting bookings from all UCL students who are looking for accommodation for the 2023-24 academic year.
200 years of UCL student data part 2: Global patterns of student mobility
As I outlined in an earlier blog, my summer internship involved recording and visualizing UCL student data transcribed from Annual Reports and Calenda
Money Diaries
Welcome to the pages of our very own Money Diaries series. Here, you can step into the shoes of students from all walks of life at UCL and uncover an intimate glimpse into their weekly spending habits and the subtle nuances that define their relationship with money.
Support for those impacted by the earthquake in Afghanistan
We're devastated to hear of the recent earthquake which struck Herat province in Afghanistan on Saturday morning. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake is one of the deadliest to hit the country in the past two decades, with the death toll rising to over 1,000 and injuring many more.
Support for our community in response to escalating violence in the Middle East
Our community is shocked and distressed after the attacks by Hamas and subsequent military action by Israel, leading to an ongoing escalation of violence in the Middle East.
Papers for Union Executive (UE2301)
Union ExecutiveUnion Executive meets to set and monitor Union policy, usually based on recommendation of Union Policy Zones.
A student guide to London
Let's face it - London is big, scary and can be overwhelming. However, we've got you! Here's a few recommendations on how to navigate one of the best cities in the world, make the most of your time at UCL, and feel like a real Londoner in no time.
Things every postgrad needs to know
So you're about to start a postgraduate degree at UCL - congratulations! Here's our cheat sheet to getting to grips with life at UCL.
BHM: Saluting our Sisters - Claudia Jones (1915 - 1964)
Claudia Jones was a feminist, political activist, visionary, and pioneering journalist. Jones was born in Trinidad in 1915. After living and working in the United States, where she was an active member of the American Communist Party, Jones was exiled to the UK in 1955.
Dissertation Showcase 2023
We like to work hard and celebrate even harder here at the Community Research Initiative!
Celebrating Student Success
Celebrating Student SuccessOn this webpage, you will find some of our student success stories. From representing your academic interests, running events to achieving sporting success our student leaders always represent UCL in a positive light. Read more about some of our student successes below.
Your Ultimate Guide to the Winter Ski Trip!
Experience the Unforgettable: UCL Student's Union Ski Trip to Alpe d'Huez" Are you ready for a week like no other? Join us on the UCL Ski Trip to Alpe d'Huez this year and discover the thrill of a lifetime.
There is no university without its students
A new exhibition on the Bloomsbury Campus considers UCL’s almost 200-year history through its students‘There is no university without its students.’This is the concept at the heart of a new exhibition, ‘G
Cost of Living Crisis: Spotlight on PHD students
In January and February this year, we collaborated with students' unions across the UK to carry out research on students' experience with the cost of living. With almost 9,000 responses, our research is the largest study of student's cost of living to date.