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Sunday 4 October 2026
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 - 13:30
Looking to meet new people and other commuters at UCL East? Whether you're travelling from across London or further afield, come along for a relaxed brunch, get to know fellow commuters, swap tips, and start building your UCL community. Coming on your own? No problem! This event is designed to help you meet new people in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Drawing (Taster)
05/10/2026 | 16:00 - 16:45
🎨Join us for our Drawing Taster session with artsUnlocked!Explore the art of drawing in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Bars
Know Your Union Bar Crawl (Postgrads)
05/10/2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Explore your Union Bars and meet other Postgrads on our bar crawl! Led by fellow students this bar crawl will allow you to discover the campus social scene finishing at Institute - the bar most popular with our postgraduate students.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Drawing (Taster)
05/10/2026 | 17:15 - 18:00
🎨Join us for our Drawing Taster session with artsUnlocked!Explore the art of drawing in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
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.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Drawing (Taster at UCL East)
06/10/2026 | 17:15 - 18:00
🎨Join us for our Drawing Taster session with artsUnlocked at UCL East!Explore the art of drawing in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Bars
Know Your Union Bar Crawl
06/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Explore your Union Bars and meet other new students on our bar crawl! Led by fellow students this bar crawl will allow you to discover the campus social scene finishing at Phineas Bar, the home of live sport, where you can socialise, play games and watch live sport!
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Community Choir (Taster)
07/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:30
🎤 Join us for our Community Choir Welcome Taster session with artsUnlocked!Discover the joy of singing in the artsUCL Community Choir! Under the expert direction of James Burns, this inclusive choir brings people together to explore an exciting mix of musical genres. From soulful pop, Musical Theatre, and contemporary hits, there’s something for everyone. No auditions or prior experience…
Events & Activities
UCL East Welcome: Candle-Making
07/10/2026 | 13:00 - 16:30
Join us for a Welcome Week Candle Making session, with our lovely instructor Joanna! You can spend the afternoon in this cosy candle-making workshop, where you’ll craft your very own iced latte-inspired candle, complete with a whipped cream topping! This workshop is perfect for beginners, and is a great way to get creative, meet new friends, and take home your unique handmade candle. No…
Events & Activities
UCL East Welcome: London Stadium Tour
07/10/2026 | 15:30 - 16:30
Go behind the scenes of the home of West Ham United, the centrepiece of London 2012, British Athletics and much more! You can take a seat in the stands and team dugout, walk the players tunnel and go pitch side. Don't miss out!
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Theatre Trip: My Neighbour Totoro
07/10/2026 | 17:00 - 22:00
As part of our artsUnlocked Taster Week, join us for an unforgettable trip to see My Neighbour Totoro on Wednesday 7 October.The evening will begin with a Speed Friending session, giving you the chance to meet fellow students before we head to the theatre together.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Just Vibes (Taster)
07/10/2026 | 18:30 - 19:45
🔥Join us for our Just Vibes Welcome Taster session with artsUnlocked!Step into the world of Hip Hop in our beginner-friendly movement class, taught by Elaine Simpson @elainejustvibes. As an experienced Hip-Hop artist, dancer with Boy Blue, and dance instructor at BASE and Pineapple Studios, Elaine brings a wealth of expertise to the floor.
Bars
Sports Night @ Phineas
07/10/2026 | 19:00 - 23:30
This is the night where TeamUCL teams and supporters gather in their different corners for a game and fun-filled night.Selected drinks are just £3.60 all night long, so get the squad together, have some fun and grab yourself a bargain by kicking off an epic first Sports Night of the year in Phineas.
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:
Events & Activities
London Museum Docklands Tour
08/10/2026 | 13:00 - 15:00
Take a guided tour of the London Museum Docklands and learn about the fascinating history of Canary Wharf. The Docklands are one of the most dynamic and diverse areas of London, and you're sure to see a side of the city you've never experienced before! The tour will meet at the London Museum Docklands for a prompt 13:00 departure, so make sure to arrive a little early to not miss out!
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Painting (Taster)
08/10/2026 | 16:00 - 16:45
🎨Join us for our Painting Taster session with artsUnlocked!Explore the art of painting in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Painting (Taster)
08/10/2026 | 17:15 - 18:00
🎨Join us for our Painting Taster session with artsUnlocked!Explore the art of painting in a beginner-friendly, welcoming environment, no experience needed! Alongside expert guidance from artist Emily Swan, you'll learn new techniques and skills and discover the joy of bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Friday 9 October 2026
Bars
Know Your Union Bar Crawl
09/10/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Explore your Union Bars and meet other new students on our bar crawl! Led by fellow students this bar crawl will allow you to discover the campus social scene finishing at Phineas Bar, the home of live sport, where you can socialise, play games and watch live sport!
Monday 12 October 2026
Bars
Live Music @ Institute Bar
12/10/2026 | 19:00 - 22:30
Join us every week for a night of smooth tunes and music creativity at the Institute Bar! 🎷Brought to you by the Live Music Society we’re excited to present bi-weekly gigs held at the Institute bar on Mondays.Starting at 19:00, enjoy a fantastic performance by the talented members of the Live Music Society setting the perfect mood for the evening. Kick back and watch the magic happen.…