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Welcome Activities 2023

Campus Tours

Take a tour of our Bloomsbury campus led by one of our Student Welcome Ambassadors. Tours will run daily throughout Welcome. There's no need to book, just turn up! 

Bloomsbury campus: Monday 18 September to Friday 6 October 2023, 10:00 to 16:00.

Campus tours start by the 'Campus Tour' flags in the Main Quad and will be run 3 times an hour.

Not sure where these places are? Check the UCL Go App.

Support Services Fair

The Support Services Fair gives you a chance to talk to various teams at UCL who can help develop a skill, start a business, register to vote, find a job, access mental or physical health support etc. 

Bloomsbury Campus: Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 September, 10:30 - 15:00 in the North Cloisters. 

UCL East Campus: Friday 29 September, 10:30 - 15:00 on the Second Floor Atrium, Marshgate Building.

Can't make the date? Check out who will be attending and find out more.

Not sure where this is? Check the UCL Go App.

Introduction to UCL Library Services

In these short demonstration sessions, we'll show you how to get started with finding books and more in UCL's libraries, including how to access UCL's vast online library, using Explore, UCL's library catalogue.

Bloomsbury campus: Every day from Monday 25 to Friday 29 September 2023 at 12.00 and 12.30 in G15 Ground Floor Cluster, Science Library.

Book now.

 

Interested in Languages?

Have you thought of learning...? Languages of the wider world

26 September, 11am-1pm (drop-in session)
UCL Art Museum, Main Building, South Cloisters

Are you doing a degree at UCL and considering taking a language as an elective module? Are you doing a language degree and want to know more about some of the 'lesser-taught' languages we teach at UCL? Or do you just want to come along and celebrate the European Day of Languages (26 September) by learning more about some of the languages we teach?

Then drop by UCL Art Museum and meet some of our tutors to find out how it's like to study languages such as Dutch, Portuguese, Romanian, a Scandinavian language or Latin and Ancient Greek at UCL.

You will also have a chance to browse the UCL Art Museum language showcase on the day it officially reopens: Not Just Words: Learning Languages Through Art And Objects.

ID Card Collection

Your ID card is essential. Once you are fully enrolled you will be able to collect your ID card following the instructions in your enrolment confirmation email. 
You must bring a physical form (no photocopies or scans) of identification to collect your ID card. e.g. passport, BRP card, driving licence (if you are from the UK).

Bloomsbury Campus: Monday 18 - Friday 29 September, 09:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 17:00 in the JBR (Jeremy Bentham Room). 

Service will be running on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 September, 10:00 - 16:00 and on Tuesday 26 September, service will be extended to the Twilight Hour, until 18:00.

UCL East Campus: Monday 25 - Friday 29 September, 09:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 -16:45 in the Community Engagement Room, Ground Floor, Marshgate Building.

On Tuesday 26 September, service will be extended to the Twilight Hour, until 18:00.

Not sure where this is? Check the UCL Go App.

UCL Accommodation Communications

Students in UCL Accommodation should be aware that essential information and a bi-weekly newsletter will be sent to their UCL email address throughout the year.

Follow us/ reach out to our team on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uclaccommodation/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/uclaccommodation).

 

Petrie Museum: Cultural Comedy Tours

The Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology invites new and returning students to explore the museum with Cultural Comedy Tours, combining the most sensational comedians on the circuit with favourite museums, art galleries and heritage sites across the UK.

Join comedy writer and stand-up performer Zahra Barri for a unique tour of the Petrie Museum's collection of objects and artefacts from ancient Egypt and Sudan.

This free event is open to all UCL students. Booking is required.

Bloomsbury campus: Thursday 28 September 2023, tours at 18:00 and 19:00, Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology.

Book now.

Help Desks

Our Help Desks are here to support you with any problems in your first few days. e.g. IT support, enrolment issues, visa and immigration issues or fees issues.

Bloomsbury Campus: Monday 18 - Friday 29 September, 09:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 17:00 in the Haldane. 

Service will be running on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 September, 10:00 - 16:00 and on Tuesday 26 September, service will be extended to the Twilight Hour, until 18:00.

UCL East Campus: Monday 25 - Friday 29 September, 09:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 16:45 in the Community Classroom, Ground Floor, Marshgate Building.

On Tuesday 26 September, service will be extended to the Twilight Hour, until 18:00.

Not sure where these places are? Check the UCL Go App.

Active Bystander Workshops

The Students' Union Active Bystander Programme aims to train UCL students to recognise and challenge problematic behaviours, such as bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct.

If you haven't done so already, please complete the Active Bystander Online Module at your earliest convenience, then you'll be able to join our live workshop where we'll equip you with practical skills and build on your knowledge gained in the module. 

 

Petrie Museum: Origami Gifts Workshop

Join science-based artist Dr. Lizzie Burns for a lunchtime crafts workshop at the Petrie Museum as part of UCL's International Students Week. Learn the Japanese craft of origami and make a crane, a symbol for good fortune and longevity.

The workshop celebrates the tradition of sharing and gifting, recognising the importance of cross-cultural relationships.

This free event is open to all (new and returning) UCL students. Booking is required.

Bloomsbury campus: Wednesday 20 September 2023, 13:00-14:00, Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology.

Book now.

 

Don't forget to check out more Welcome events run by Students' Union UCL