Lunchtime Talks: Volunteering
This year, we hosted a series of panel talks for our students to discover Volunteering. 
Five myths about being a student in London, debunked
Written by Leah Howard, Law BA
Other ways to find volunteering
We want to make it as easy as possible for UCL students to find rewarding and enjoyable volunteering. But with hundreds of opportunities on offer, how do you find the right one for you? Here are some suggestions:
Forms
Different areas of the Union have different forms. To find your specific form, use the Search tool in the top right of the page or refer to the list below.
Make your research ideas come to life!
The Community Research Initiative is all about creating ways for voluntary & community sector organisations to meet and collaborate with our top quality students.
Financial Literacy and Capability
Save the Students Student Money Survey 2026 highlighted:
Gender Expression Fund
Many people experience feelings of stress and anxiety at the disconnect they feel between their gender identity and appearance. We have created the Gender Expression Fund to provide financial assistance for students to purchase items that will make them more comfortable with their gender presentation and, we hope, improve their wellbeing.
Sarah Douglas Hardship Fund
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Financial Support
Funding and Financial Advice
"I consider it very significant if you can touch even a single life with your thoughts and ideas and give them tools for their minds"
I spoke to the lovely Alankrita Singh, a master's student studying MA in Sociology in childhood and children rights at the Institute of Education (IOE) and is one of the project leaders for CreativeMinds. 
CommnRoom: The App Bringing UCL Students Together
Going to University can often feel overwhelming - whether you've been here for a day or three years, everyone is prone to a bit of FOMO (fear of missing out) every now and then. It is easy to be deceived that your peers are always busy, with people only posting their best moments on social media.
17 Goals for People, for Planet
In September, as the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly commences, instead of focusing on a dedicated Sustainable Development Goal the UN turns to the Agenda 2030 project as a whole to reflect on progress and on how we can improve in the last 7.5 years before the year 2030.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
Students’ Union UCL are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.  We extend our very deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal family at this time.
Network Committee Positions
How Network Committee Positions Work: The following descriptions have been made "generic" and applied to all network committees. This is so the information is easier for you to find. Each committee will have at least five positions, including:
How to survive as an introvert at UCL
Written by Kirill Bedenkov, Politics and International Relations BScHello, there. 
Rep Elections 2026
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Institute Drinks Menu
Post Lecture Pours - Happy Hour | from 15:00 - 18:00 | Mon-FriWhether you finished your studies early or just hanging around, come in and enjoy a drink for less!£12.50 Bottle of WineMolino del Sol Tempranillo | Molino del Sol Tempranillo Rosé | Molino del Sol Airén
Alumni Stories - Adrianna Chmielewska
Whilst studying for her BA Comparative Literature at UCL, Adrianna Chmielewska also volunteered with Action Tutoring. Graduating in 2020, she now works as a teacher.
What do we get out of this?
What will a dissertation do for us?Bottom line, a 10,000 word dissertation is not very useable way of packing up information! It is the key output for our students and is a very important product of any collaborative research.
Taking part in the clinic
What is the offer here?Many organisations ask us for support with different aspects of research, from advice about data collection and what are the best measurement scales to use, to help with data collection itself.