Professional Development at UCL
UCL Connect
Our UCL Connect programme is dedicated to bringing professional development skill and expertise directly to alumni and students across the global UCL community. Whether you’re established in your career, moving into a new industry or considering your options post-graduation, the UCL Connect series has something for everyone.
UCL Connect ranges from in-person panels to online workshops and resources such as blogs, case studies and podcasts.
Upcoming events
- 20 May 2024 (12:30pm-1:30pm): 'Everything You Need to Know About Setting Up a Side Hustle'. This online event features five UCL alumni, each bringing a wealth of experience to a panel discussion, with plenty of time to answer your questions at the end.
- 18 June 2024 (12:30pm-1:30pm): 'How Building a Personal Brand Will Boost Your Professional Profile in 2024'. UCL alumna and co-founder of Personally, Georgina Rutherford, will deliver this online talk, followed by audience Q&A.
Previous events
Previous virtual UCL Connect sessions are available to view online, including:
- 'How to...Become a School Governor', featuring a presentation from Governors for Schools and guest speaker UCL alumna Raakhee Jagwani
- 'AI Innovations - navigating the future of work', featuring a panel of UCL alumni working in the AI space
- 'Thriving at work - balancing wellbeing and success in your career', delivered by UCL alumna Nathalie Van Haaren
- 'How to...Change Careers', chaired by Heidi Allen, former MP for South Cambridgeshire and chair of CHS group