Wednesday 21 October 2026

Volunteering
Big Help Out: Canoe Canal Clean Up
21/10/2026 | 13:45 - 16:30
Join Us for an afternoon of cleaning up East London's canals in a canoe!Make a real difference UCL East's local environment! Paddle along the canal by canoe, work as a team to spot and collect litter, and help create a cleaner, healthier space for people and wildlife. It's a great chance to get outdoors, try something different, meet new people, and enjoy a fun day on the water while giving back…

Thursday 22 October 2026

Give it a Go
Grown for Good: A Herbal Walk with Hackney Herbal
22/10/2026 | 12:00 - 14:00
Grown for Good: A Herbal Walk with Hackney Herbal 🕓 Duration: 2 hours📍 Start: UCL East 📍 End: UCL East 🪙 Ticket Price:  £3, including a free hot drink at Local Social Enterprise 💬 Led by: Hackney Herbal, experts in herbs, wellbeing, and community-led social impact

Thursday 29 October 2026

Jobs & Skills
Can Business be a Force for Good? Lemonaid Fireside Chat
29/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:30
Can business be a force for good? The debate is on.What role does business have to play in a world of changing social and environmental responsibility? And can commercial success be measured by the difference a company makes? These are the questions we'll explore in our exclusive fireside chat with Julian Warowioff, UK Managing Director of prominent social enterprise Lemonaid. Join us to…

Wednesday 4 November 2026

Give it a Go
Find Your Dream Dissertation: Community Research Matchmaking
04/11/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
Looking to solve real-world problems with your Master’s dissertation research? Join us at our matchmaking event, where you’ll meet inspiring charities and community partners who want to work with Master's students like you on impactful research projects.“It’s fulfilling to use my research skills for something with quicker outcomes and more impact on local communities.” – a former Community…

Friday 6 November 2026

Sport
Social Sport Activator Training
06/11/2026 | 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: 

Thursday 19 November 2026

Volunteering
Big Help Out: Gardening and Games with local older people
19/11/2026 | 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 give a gorgeous shared garden a glow up, helping to create a more vibrant and welcoming space for residents.

Tuesday 1 June 2027

Volunteering
Make a difference over summer - Social Impact Postgrad Pop Up
01/06/2027 | 11:30 - 15:00
Calling all postgrads!Want to make a difference while building skills for your next steps? Student Social Impact has loads of ways for you to build essential skills, stay connect, and make the most of your postgrad summer. Get engaged with charities, communities, and local initiatives that represent the areas your passionaite about. 

Wednesday 2 June 2027

Volunteering
Make a difference over summer - Social Impact Postgrad Pop Up - Cloned
02/06/2027 | 11:30 - 15:00
Calling all postgrads!Want to make a difference while building skills for your next steps? Student Social Impact has loads of ways for you to build essential skills, stay connect, and make the most of your postgrad summer. Get engaged with charities, communities, and local initiatives that represent the areas your passionaite about. 

Monday 5 July 2027

Give it a Go
Show Up and Write
05/07/2027 | 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome to Show Up And Write!Are you in the thick of dissertation or thesis writing and wishing you didn’t have to do it alone? Looking for a bit of motivation and strength in numbers? Join us for a group writing session.We’ll start by giving everyone the chance to share what they’re planning to work on, then, true to the spirit of the session, you simply show up and write. No pressure, no…

Tuesday 3 August 2027

Give it a Go
Show Up and Write
03/08/2027 | 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome to Show Up And Write!Are you in the thick of dissertation or thesis writing and wishing you didn’t have to do it alone? Looking for a bit of motivation and strength in numbers? Join us for a group writing session.We’ll start by giving everyone the chance to share what they’re planning to work on, then, true to the spirit of the session, you simply show up and write. No pressure, no…