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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
Thursday 24 September 2026
Volunteering
Big Help Out: Clear out a local Community Garden!
24/09/2026 | 13:00 - 16:00
Join us to give a well-used outdoor space in Newham a much-needed makeover for the local community!The Dockland Settlements is a London-based charity that supports disadvantaged communities in Newham, Southwark and Tower Hamlets by providing affordable childcare, sports, education, social activities, and community programmes.
Friday 25 September 2026
Sport
Social Sport Activator Training
25/09/2026 | 15:00 - 16:00
Interested in being a Social Sport Activator? Come along for a fun, practical 1-hour training session to learn more about the role and gain tips, tricks and advice on how to be a great Activator. No commitment necessary - if you decide after that being an Activator isn't for you, no problem. The training will cover:
Monday 28 September 2026
Art, activism & a day in the park!
28/09/2026 | 14:00 - 17:00
Come join us for a fun art-making session about the environment! Bring your creativity and make something to show your support for the cause you care about. No artistic skills needed. Just come along and have fun! Drop in whenever you want :)
Tuesday 29 September 2026
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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
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Community Research In Action Field Trip
29/09/2026 | 14:00 - 17:00
Want to see community research in action? Join us on our immersive field trip with the Young V&A’s Designer in the Shed, Christie Swallow, for a community-centred exploration of how we can build stronger relationships with the human and non-human neighbours who share our city.
Events & Activities
Behind the scenes of Tony’s Chocolonely
29/09/2026 | 14:00 - 16:00
Did someone say free chocolate... 🍫Join us as our friends from Tony's Chocolonely stop by campus to take you inside the workings of your favourite ethical chocolate brand who are on a mission to enc exploitation in the cocoa industry!
Wednesday 30 September 2026
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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
Volunteering
Big Help Out: Hands-On Animal Care at Surrey Docks Farm (School of Management)
30/09/2026 | 13:30 - 16:00
Join Us for a Volunteer Day at Surrey Docks Farm – Animal Care & Horticulture, RotherhitheJoin fellow UCL students for a hands-on volunteering day helping with animal care and horticulture tasks at Surrey Docks Farm. Activities include mucking out stables, feeding goats and sheep, pruning hedges, and improving the farm’s gardens and paths. This event is prioritised for students based at UCL…
Thursday 1 October 2026
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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
Monday 5 October 2026
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Find Your Cause Workshop
05/10/2026 | 12:30 - 14:00
You want to make a difference. But where do you start?🕓 Duration: 1.5 hours📍 Location: TBC💡 Suitable for: Beginner friendly, no prior knowledge needed🍴 Lunch provided: Always! Plant-based and nut-free💬 Led by: SU Social Impact Team aka experts in connecting you with causes you care about
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Volunteering
Big Help Out: Wildlife Conservation in Holland Park
06/10/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
Join Us for Conservation Volunteering in Holland ParkSpend the day helping to care for one of London's most treasured parks. Depending on the season, you'll be helping with conservation tasks such as planting native shrubs, developing hedgerows, restoring meadows by removing invasive species, maintaining wildlife habitats and litter-picking. Every task helps improve the park for both wildlife and…
Volunteering
Crafternoon: Collaging Charity Notebooks in School of Management
06/10/2026 | 11:00 - 15:00
Join the Social Impact Team for a creative, wellbeing-focused micro-volunteering drop-in for School of Management students! Students will use collaging materials to decorate notebooks that will be donated to It's Your Life.
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Find Your Cause Workshop
06/10/2026 | 15:00 - 16:30
You want to make a difference. But where do you start?🕓 Duration: 1.5 hours📍 Location: TBC💡 Suitable for: Beginner friendly, no prior knowledge needed🍴 Lunch provided: Always! Plant-based and nut-free💬 Led by: SU Social Impact Team aka experts in connecting you with causes you care about
Wednesday 7 October 2026
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Find Your Cause Workshop
07/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:30
You want to make a difference. But where do you start?🕓 Duration: 1.5 hours📍 Location: TBC💡 Suitable for: Beginner friendly, no prior knowledge needed🍴 Lunch provided: Always! Plant-based and nut-free💬 Led by: SU Social Impact Team aka experts in connecting you with causes you care about
Thursday 8 October 2026
Sport
Social Sport Activator Training
08/10/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
Interested in being a Social Sport Activator? Come along for a fun, practical 1-hour training session to learn more about the role and gain tips, tricks and advice on how to be a great Activator. No commitment necessary - if you decide after that being an Activator isn't for you, no problem. The training will cover:
Bars
Community Nights: International Students
08/10/2026 | 19:00 - 23:30
🌏 You're invited to International Students' Night part of Community Nights 🌙Join us for a night of celebration in the community at Mully's Basement Bar. Organised through your student networks, get a taste of the spirit of community at UCL, make new friends and just vibe! Meet people from all over the world experiencing London for the first time as an International Student!
Saturday 10 October 2026
Clubs & Societies
🌻 Taster Walk (5 of 8): Chess Valley Walk (17km)
10/10/2026
Stroll along the peaceful River Chess 🏞️, winding through lush meadows, woodlands, and quaint villages. This gentle countryside walk is full of wildlife spotting opportunities 🦆🦋 and charming rural views, making it the perfect escape from the city. Come enjoy fresh air and good company with the club! 🌿🚶♂️✨
Wednesday 14 October 2026
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Skills for Community Engaged Research Taster
14/10/2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Ever wondered how to make a genuine impact with your research? Or share benefits with participants?Come along to this free skills session hosted by UCL's Community Research Initiative, where you’ll learn about researching with and for community.
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Find Your Cause Workshop
14/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:30
You want to make a difference. But where do you start?🕓 Duration: 1.5 hours📍 Location: TBC💡 Suitable for: Beginner friendly, no prior knowledge needed🍴 Lunch provided: Always! Plant-based and nut-free💬 Led by: SU Social Impact Team aka experts in connecting you with causes you care about
Thursday 15 October 2026
Volunteering
Big Help Out: Paint Planters and Share Stories with local older people!
15/10/2026 | 10:30 - 14:00
Come along and help brighten an older people's residence, whilst making intergenerational connections!Brighten up a local sheltered housing scheme and make a meaningful difference in the community surrounding UCL East. Join fellow students to paint outdoor planters, helping to create a more vibrant and welcoming space for residents.