Happy to Chat bench launch

The launch of our inaugural bench in the UCL Main Quad took place on Monday 11 September with Aimie Chapple, Vice-President (Operations).

Members of the Astrea community came together to celebrate the occasion and take part in a standing yoga session.

These eye-catching benches serve the whole UCL community, to combat loneliness by providing opportunities to connect with people. Find out more about the 'Happy to Chat' benches and where have they been installed at UCL.

Visit one of the benches and post your photos on social media using #UCLHappytoChatBenches

All photos by John Moloney

Other benches

The other benches have also found their homes in the other three locations:

Bidborough House

Colleagues chatting at the Happy to Chat bench at Bidborough House

L-R: Ian Dancy (Executive Director of Operations, Campus Experience & Infrastructure) and Pip Jackson (Astrea Co-chair and Head of Inclusive Environments)

Read our interview with Ian

UCL East

Colleagues chatting at the Happy to Chat bench at UCL East

L-R: Chris Davison (Venue and Events (Management Education Suite) Administrator), Sam Mardell (Programme Manager) and Professor Paola Lettieri (Pro-Provost, UCL East)

Read our interview with Paola

IOE - Faculty of Education and Society

Colleagues chatting at the Happy to Chat bench at the IOE

L-R: Natasha Otto (Event Manager) and Simon Buller (Director of Operations, IOE)

Read our interview with Simon