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Wednesday 9 September 2026
Events & Activities
Community Research Initiative Showcase 2026
09/09/2026 | 14:00 - 16:00
Join the Community Research Initiative (or CRIS to our friends) for our annual celebration of our students and communities who did something a little different and worked to co-create research for social impact. This year, we’ll be highlighting our student leaders and community leaders who have bridged the uni
Monday 21 September 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked: Around the World in Bookmarks
21/09/2026 | 13:30 - 16:30
Celebrate the creativity and cultures that make our community unique with artsUnlocked 🌍Join us for a free and relaxed bookmark-making session inspired by the motifs, patterns, and artistic traditions of your home country or culture. Whether it's a traditional textile pattern, a folk art design, a floral motif, or something entirely personal, this is an opportunity to create, share, and connect.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Pottery Painting
22/09/2026 | 13:15 - 16:30
We’re inviting you to slow down, get creative, and connect with new friends over a mindful afternoon of pottery painting at Social Pottery’s sought-after Kentish Town studio 🎨👯♂️Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned arts enthusiast, this relaxed session is the perfect breather before the term gets started!
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Representation
LGBTQ+ Information Session
23/09/2026 | 16:00 - 17:30
Unsure of what help is available for LGBTQ+ Students?As your LGBTQ+ representatives, we understand that for many people, university is the first time they become freer about their sexuality and/or gender identity. It can also signal, for some students, their first time being able to open up about it and experience relationships or express themselves openly.
Thursday 24 September 2026
Bars
LGBTQ+ Pub Trip
24/09/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
📅 Moved in Early? Meet LGBTQ+ Friends!We're welcoming early arrivals with a nice pub trip to the Institute Bar! The LGBTQ+ Network is organising a low-key pub trip at our Student Union bar; anyone can come! Whether you're an international student in London for the first time or a postgraduate student who wants to meet new people, let's sit down and have a nice pint. Hungry? Try one of the…
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Give it a Go
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Welcome Week Walking Tour
29/09/2026 | 11:00 - 13:30
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Walking Tour with Unseen Tours🕓 Duration: 2.5 hours📍 Start: Gordon Square (what3words = ///moth.relate.jazzy ) 📍 End: Seven Dials Market🪙 Ticket Price: £5, including a free hot drink at Redemption Roasters + £5 voucher at Seven Dials Market
Events & Activities
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour: Soho
29/09/2026 | 14:00 - 15:30
Discover Soho with the LGBTQ+ NetworkAn historic LGBTQ+ district in London, join us as we tour you through the area's bars, restaurants, and shops. Do you enjoy the city's bustle and want to get involved in the nightlife, or explore central London with a guide? Then meet up with your tour guide as we take the journey down to Soho Square, where we'll start our full tour, highlighting its rich…
Clubs & Societies
Pokémon Society Freshers' Scavenger Hunt
29/09/2026 | 16:00 - 19:00
Welcome Freshers! To help you familiarise yourselves with UCL's main campus, we are hosting a Scavenger Hunt! We will be meeting at 4pm in Malet Place opposite the Roberts Building, where you will be sorted into groups, and sent out across campus to hunt for tokens. Hints will be given to help you find these tokens, and race across campus to be the first team to solve every clue and be the…
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Give it a Go
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Welcome Week Walking Tour
30/09/2026 | 11:00 - 13:30
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Walking Tour with Unseen Tours🕓 Duration: 2.5 hours📍 Start: Gordon Square (what3words = ///moth.relate.jazzy ) 📍 End: Seven Dials Market🪙 Ticket Price: £5, including a free hot drink at Redemption Roasters + £5 voucher at Seven Dials Market
Events & Activities
Lowkey Board Games Night
30/09/2026 | 18:00 - 20:30
Looking for a relaxed way to meet new people during Welcome Week? Come along to our Board Games Night! 🎉Whether you’re a competitive strategist, a casual player, or someone who hasn’t played a board game since childhood, everyone is welcome. Grab some friends or come along on your own to meet new people. There’ll be plenty of games, good vibes, and opportunities to make new connections.
Dance Society: Meet the Committee Drinks!
30/09/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Kick off Freshers’ Week with UCL Dance Society! Come along to the Marlborough Arms for a relaxed evening of drinks, chats, and getting to know the people behind the society. Whether you’re a keen dancer, completely new to dance, or just looking to meet some new faces, this is the perfect chance to meet the committee, make friends, and find out more about what we have planned for the year. We can…
Thursday 1 October 2026
Dance Society: Meet the Committee Picnic 🧺
01/10/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
Come along to Russell Square for a relaxed afternoon picnic with UCL Dance Society! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the committee, get to know other members, and enjoy some food and good conversation and soak up the sunshine. Whether you’re new to UCL or returning for another year, come hang out, make some friends, and find out more about what we have planned for the year ahead.
Dance Society: Freshers' Treasure Hunt 🏴☠️
01/10/2026 | 15:00 - 17:00
Ready for a little friendly competition? Join us for a fun-filled treasure hunt around UCL’s Bloomsbury Campus, taking place straight after our picnic at Russell Square. Split into teams and race around campus as you tackle clues, complete challenges, and put your teamwork and dance moves to the test. It’s a great way to explore UCL, get to know other members, and finish the afternoon with plenty…
Give it a Go
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Welcome Week Walking Tour
01/10/2026 | 17:00 - 19:30
Explore London’s Social Enterprise Scene: Walking Tour with Unseen Tours🕓 Duration: 2.5 hours📍 Start: Gordon Square (what3words = ///moth.relate.jazzy ) 📍 End: Seven Dials Market🪙 Ticket Price: £5, including a free hot drink at Redemption Roasters + £5 voucher at Seven Dials Market
Friday 2 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
Student Journalism 101 With Pi Media 🗞️
02/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
Curious about journalism, passionate about current affairs, or just wondering what student journalism at UCL is all about?Join Pi Media for our interactive Journalism 101 session, where our editors will take you through everything you need to know about getting involved in student journalism, from writing and reporting to pitching your own stories.
Clubs & Societies
DragSoc Picnic & Colouring Social
02/10/2026 | 13:30 - 15:30
Come join us in Russel Square for a DragSoc picnic social! We will be bringing along food, makers, and makeup templates for you to colour in! Discuss your ideas with us, whether you’re a seasoned drag artist or wanting to dabble!
Saturday 3 October 2026
Bars
LGBTQ+ Pub Trip
03/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
New at UCL? or Continuing your studies? Meet LGBTQ+ Friends!Welcome (or welcome back) LGBTQ+ Students and allies! We'll be having a drink at one of the pubs nearby UCL. Make new friends over a pint, whether you're a fresher new to London, a continuing student looking to make friends, or a postgrad. Everyone is welcome! Don't drink? Don't worry you can still come and enjoy the non-alcoholic…
Monday 5 October 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Colour Photowalk
05/10/2026 | 11:00 - 13:00
See campus through a new lens in this relaxed, creative exploration session with artsUnlocked 📸You'll be placed into a colour team and challenged to explore campus with one simple rule: you can only photograph things that match your team's colour. As you wander together, you'll discover hidden details, strike up conversations, and build a collection of images that captures your unique perspective.
Events & Activities
Eat & Meet Commuters' Brunch
05/10/2026 | 12:00 - 14:00
Looking to meet new people and other commuters at UCL East? Whether you're travelling from across London or further, come along for a relaxed brunch and get to know fellow commuters. Coming on your own? No problem! This event is designed to help you meet new people in a friendly, welcoming environment. Your ticket includes pastries, fruit, juice and a hot drink, games and plenty of time…