Your Guide to Thrive

This fortnight of events (Monday 14 - Friday 25 October 2024) is designed to help you settle in, make friends and navigate your journey at UCL. Our talks, walks and workshops will help you settle in to university life. Be sure to book your spot at these activities!

Build your experience

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We curate our campaigns to support the three core aspects of your UCL experience: Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university.

Each activity aims to develop one, two or all three of these aspects.

Campaign notice

Please note that this campaign has ended for the 2024-25 Academic Year.

Missed out on Your Guide to Thrive? Want to attend a Student Support and Wellbeing Services wellbeing event?

Explore our Events and activities webpage for details of our other campaigns and additional events throughout the academic year. We hope to see you at our activities!

Sleep School Webinars

Dr Guy Meadows giving a Sleep School presentation to students

14 and 15 October: Join leading sleep expert Dr Guy Meadows for two insightful webinars: learning healthy sleep habits and sleeping better with neurodiversity.

Academic Writing Workshops

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15 October: The Academic Communication Centre will help you develop your academic writing, gain research skills and find helpful self-access resources.

Stress Management Workshop

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15 October: Learn how to manage symptoms of stress and look after your wellbeing at university with experts from iCope.

Black History Month Get Creative Drop-in

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15 October: Get Creative for Black History Month with UCL People of Colour (POC) Network in collaboration with UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

SU Society Tasters

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15 and 24 October: Discover a new hobby at our Students' Union UCL Society Tasters, part of the artsUnlocked campaign.

Managing your Money Drop-in

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16 and 23 October: The SU Advice Service will be on-hand to answer your questions about budgeting, finance and living independently at university.

Library Workshop

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16 October: Join UCL Libraries for useful tips and tricks on how to make the most of your library spaces and resources.

Walk and Talks with TeamUCL

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16 and 23 October: Explore Bloomsbury at the height of autumn and meet new people at our Walk and Talks with TeamUCL.

Keeping in Control Talk and Webinar

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16 and 24 October: Join the UCL CUBE Clinic at our talk or webinar to discuss what makes a habit unhealthy and how to seek support.

Knitting Drop-in

Knitting workshop from Beat the January Blues campaign

17 October: Want to make a scarf, hat or a pair of gloves? Join the UCL Knitting Society to learn how to knit your very own cosy goodies.

Games and Puzzles Drop-in

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17 October: Take a break and make new friends over a game of chess, mahjong, board game or puzzle!

Go Abroad Week

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21 - 25 October: Join the Study Abroad team at a wide range of sessions focused on a successful study abroad experience.

Confidence and Imposter Syndrome Talk

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21 October: Learn top tips from one of our CBT Counsellors on how to let go of self-defeating thoughts and recognise the success you deserve.

Therapy Dogs (Quiet Session)

Therapy Dogs event in Japanese Garden with students petting a dog

22 October: Missing a pet at home? Would you prefer to pet a pooch in a quiet environment? Join our Therapy Dog session for neurodivergent students.

Friendship Bracelets Drop-in

Beat the January Blues arts and crafts event in Garden Room

23 October: Pick up a bracelet making kit and get crafting at our fun and relaxing drop-in.

UCL People of Colour Network Lunch Walk

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24 October: Join us on a short walk through autumnal Bloomsbury. Explore the Bloomsbury Farmers Market to find your new favourite lunch spot!

Anxiety: Beat it and Regain Peace

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Sign up to this online course to change your relationship with anxiety for the better. Enrolment is open from 14 - 25 October.

Student Adviser events

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Find out which events from our campaign will be happening in your department or faculty.

Student Residence Adviser events

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Find out which events from our campaign will be happening in your UCL accommodation or halls of residence.

UCL East

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Find out which events from our campaign will be happening at UCL East.