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Bikram Bains

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Student Adviser Bikram Bains

What I do

Hi, I’m Bikram. I am the Student Adviser for Chemistry and I am here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your undergraduate studies. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters. 

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Events

Working within Student Support and Wellbeing Services, we will be hosting a range of events and activities during term time to support your Social bonding, Skills for life, and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activities you can join throughout the academic year listed below, then click the event hyperlink to reserve your place.

Term 1: September - December 2024
Your guide to thrive - Student Social EVENT - Wednesday 23rd October, 2-4pm.

Come and meet more of your year group at our friendly 'Biscuits and Boardgames' social, run by your helpful MAPS Student Advisers. The event is on Wednesday 23rd October, 2-4pm, in rooms SB1 and SB2, 188 Tottenham Court Road.

No need to sign up: this event is free to attend so just come along and have a go at one of our boardgames. Maybe make some new friends and have the chance to chat to your Student Adviser. If you have your favourites, please feel free to bring a boardgame or two!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Term 2: January - March 2025

More information coming soon.

Term 3: April - June 2025

More information coming soon.

Who am I?

About Bikram

What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?

I really enjoyed my university experience; the first year was a massive adjustment and UCL was such a huge and daunting place, but by the second year I felt less like a headless chicken running around trying to figure everything out, I’d joined a couple of societies and made friends, which really helped me find a sense of belonging. 

What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?

The best part of my job is interacting with students and getting to know them as they embark on their academic journey. I also enjoy working with academic staff and professional service staff to help provide students with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate their first year of university. The transition from school to university can be overwhelming, so being able to provide a non-judgmental space for students to reflect on what they want to gain from their student experience and feel heard can be really rewarding.  I find I learn a lot from my students as well!

What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?

I worked in HE Sport Development for almost 7 years but I am not a ‘sporty’ person! I prefer my sport in the form of adventure holidays, or from the stands/comfort of my couch!