Mental Health Awareness Week
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is nature. There is a clear link between spending time in nature and positive wellbeing, as you may have discovered over the course of the last year!
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“I had forgotten how much I missed the process of coming up with solutions to things and being creative.”
Laura Bailey studies MSc Psychological Sciences and leads the Student-Led Camden Carers Centre Project at UCL. The initiative works with a local organisation in Camden, London to reach out and support carers in the area. 
In Conversation with UCL Alumna Lena Fricker (UCL BA Geography 2019)
During Women’s History Month celebrations, I hosted an inspiring conversation with a UCL Alumna Lena Fricker.
In Conversation with UCL Alumna Lena Fricker (UCL BA Geography 2019)
During Women’s History Month celebrations the Women’s Officer hosted an inspiring conversation with a UCL Alumna Lena Fricker.In the recorded talk, they speak on life after UCL, career building, imposter syndrome and tackling male dominated sectors. 
“Project Impactive has been a chance for me to give back and see the results.”
Volodymyr is an undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance and tells us more about his experience leading Project Impactive.
The return of sport
In the past few weeks, we’ve seen the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown in action, with outdoor sports and gyms being some of the first activities prioritised. It’s no surprise that this is the case, with the countless benefits to mental and physical health that sports and physical activity bring.
What's it like working in the Union bars and gym
Now that the Institute Bar and Bloomsbury Fitness are allowed to open up again - we spoke to the staff that you'll be meeting there. Make sure to say hi to them when you see them! 
Project Active Postgraduate: Run in the Park
Postgraduate Only - Our first outdoor activity of 2021, great for any level of fitness and a good way to meet other postgrads in person.Limited spaces available. Pre-booking is required. All Project Active sessions are accessible and inclusive for all abilities.
"Volunteering has helped me clarify my goals for the future."
Maya Kirby is an undergraduate student in the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS), studying French and Spanish.
Nominate for the Oliver Hare Altruism Award 2021
Oliver Hare Altruism Award 2021
Why is getting students back to campus at the earliest possible opportunity no longer a priority?
The Government announcement this week that a “return to in-person teaching [will be] alongside step 3 of the road map, when restrictions on social contact will be eased further and the majority of indoor settings can reopen”
"It's an amazing feeling knowing that I am inspiring students to study abroad and expand their horizons."
Suthida Chang is a postgraduate student in The Bartlett, studying Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value. Since October 2020, Suthida has been volunteering as a Specialist Mentor with Project Access, one of our partner organisations which works to support students from non-traditional backgrounds to access the UK's top universities. 
Shortlist Announced for The Education Awards 2021
The annual Education Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of staff and students and their contributions to our learning community through the following awards:
Developing a collaboration: Sigrid
Sigrid Duekilde is doing her MSc Anthropology, Environment and Development with UCL Anthropology Department this academic year. She is also one of the first CRIS students from this cohort to set up a research agreement with a community partner.
Job Vacancy: Peer Link Worker
Job Title  Peer Link Worker (6 Posts Available) Department Advice Service Reports to    Engagement Coordinator, PsychUP for Wellbeing (Division of Psychology and Language Sciences)
Listening to our stakeholders
2020-21Partners Scoping Work Report (Spring 2021)Download
HEIDI
Funder: ERASMUS+ Total award: £299,000 Timeline: 01/03/2021 to 28/02/2023
Our research into the student experience this year, and the case for fee refunds
On 22 March, we met with Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan MP, to make the case for tuition fee refunds and continued support for students this year. After a productive and wide-ranging conversation, we shared the following Insight Report with her:
#StopAsianHate. We stand against all forms of racism
We’ve all been shaken by the horrifying news from Atlanta, Georgia where eight people, the majority of which are of Asian descent, were murdered on 18 March. The murderer targeted Asian owned businesses.