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Friday 25 September 2026
Events & Activities
Discover London - Trip to Horse Guards Parade
25/09/2026 | 9:30 - 12:00
Want to see London's iconic Changing of the King's Life Guard at Horse Guard's Parade? Join us on our trip to the Horse Guards Parade!Meet your guide at 09:30 outside Print Room Cafe, where there will be a short speedfriending before you head to Horse Guards Parade.
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UCL East Welcome: Eat & Meet Breakfast
25/09/2026 | 9:30 - 10:30
Looking to meet new people at UCL East? Start your day with breakfast and good conversation at Eat & Meet.Whether you're arriving with friends or coming on your own, everyone is welcome. It's a relaxed, friendly way to get to know other students, settle into campus life, and make some new connections over breakfast. Plus, there are fun prizes to be won!
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Start Smart: UK Essentials Fair
25/09/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
Starting life in a new country can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help make the transition smoother. The Start Smart: UK Essentials Fair is designed to guide you through the key steps of settling into the UK.At this drop-in event, you'll find information and support on important topics like:
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Affiliate Students Speedfriending
25/09/2026 | 10:30 - 12:00
Meet new people… At speed!New to UCL as an affiliate student? Looking to meet other students, make friends and get to know people from different programmes and backgrounds? Come along to our Affiliate Student Speedfriending session.
Dance Society: International Fresher’s Social 🗺️
25/09/2026 | 14:00 - 18:00
Looking to meet new people and explore London before Freshers’ Week gets underway? Join UCL Dance Society for a relaxed day out, especially for international freshers, where you can make new friends and experience some of the city together. We’ll head to Notting Hill to walk around and soak up the atmosphere before making our way to Portobello Market. There, we’ll relax, chat, grab some food and…
Saturday 26 September 2026
Sunday 27 September 2026
Events & Activities
Discover London - Trip to Word on the Water
27/09/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
Looking for unique bookshops near campus? Join us on our trip to Word on the Water, a bookstore on a canal barge near Kings cross!Meet your guide in front of Print Room Cafe at 13:00, where there will be a short speedfriending before heading to the bookstore.
Monday 28 September 2026
Events & Activities
Plant Sale🪴
28 - 29/09/2026
Looking to brighten up your new student room, flat, or workspace? 🌿 Come along to our Welcome Week Plant Sale and find the perfect little plant to take home with you.There will be a range of affordable plants to choose from, perfect for adding a bit of greenery to your new space. Come to browse the plants, meet other students, and start your UCL journey with something green! 🌱
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UCL East Welcome: Eat & Meet Breakfast
28/09/2026 | 9:30 - 10:30
Looking to meet new people at UCL East? Start your day with breakfast and good conversation at Eat & Meet.Whether you're arriving with friends or coming on your own, everyone is welcome. It's a relaxed, friendly way to get to know other students, settle into campus life, and make some new connections over breakfast. Plus, there are fun prizes to be won!
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Cultural Societies Fair
28/09/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
🌏 Join Us at the Cultural Societies Fair! 🎉Cultural societies at UCL celebrate the rich diversity of our student community by bringing together individuals with a common heritage, language or interest in a certain culture. These societies provide a welcoming and inclusive space to connect, share traditions and celebrate different cultures.
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Find your Football with TeamUCL
28/09/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
Football is for everyone - join TeamUCL and find your football! Discover the pathway that's right for you and make football part of your university experience - YOUR football, YOUR journey ⚽What you need to know📅Monday 28th September 1-3pm📍Blue room - South Cloisters💵Free to attend ⚽Meet our Football Club Committees and TeamUCL staff, to discover all the opportunities available to you at UCL.
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Speedfriending - School of Management
28/09/2026 | 14:30 - 15:30
Meet your School of Management community… at speed!Looking to meet other School of Management students? Join us for a fun Speedfriending session designed to help you connect with classmates, expand your network, and make new friends.
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Discover London - Walk to Primrose Hill (Affiliate Students)
28/09/2026 | 15:00 - 17:00
Are you an affiliate student looking to explore nature and greenery near campus? Join us on our walk to Primrose Hill, a viewpoint located in Regent's Park where you can see London's iconic skyline!
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Student Media Societies Fair
28/09/2026 | 16:00 - 19:00
Come and connect with the creative voices behind our campus media! Whether you’re curious about journalism, photography, podcasting, broadcasting, graphic design, or social media, this is your chance to meet the teams that bring student stories to life.