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Beat the January Blues

Once the excitement of the Christmas season is over, and you enter Term 2, we invite you to a series of events where you can gather, giggle, get outside and meet others. For ten days in January (Monday 22nd - Wednesday 31st January 2024), our activities will boost your mood and help you forget about the winter weather. Be sure to book your spot at these events and activities!

Games and Puzzles Club

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The UCL Board Games Society and UCL Chess Society have teamed up to boost your mood with games. Make new friends over a game chess, Catan, Mysterium, Scrabble, Cluedo or a puzzle!

Cosy Crafting: Knitting and Crochet

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Fancy a new scarf, hat or a pair of gloves? Join the UCL Knitting Society to learn how to knit or crochet your very own cosy goodies.

Art Showcase in Bloomsbury Studio

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Enjoy the wealth of immense artistic talent UCL has to offer at the Bloomsbury Studio (next to the Student Centre).

Sunrise Walk

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Reap the benefits of morning winter sun by joining the 7am Club for a Sunrise Walk. Enjoy a complimentary hot drink to keep cosy, too!

Gong Bath

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Release built up tension, pain and anxiety with the UCL Mindfulness Society during a relaxing sound healing meditation session.

Laughter Workshop

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Let off some steam and laugh away the winter blues at our Laughter Workshop.

Cosy Crafting: Candle Making

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Join the UCL Lamorna Society to learn how to make a scented candle from scratch. All materials are provided by society members, who will offer step-by-step guidance.

Therapy Dogs

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Are you an animal lover? Missing a pet at home? Come pet a pooch and meet our lovable Therapy Dogs on campus! (No need to book)

Comedy Night in Bloomsbury Studio

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Join the UCL Comedy Club for a free drink and a night of giggles at the Bloomsbury Studio (next to the Student Centre). Tickets are just £5.

In your department

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

In your accommodation

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

Build your SSW

We curate our campaigns to support the three core aspects of your own SSW: Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university. Each activity aims to develop one, two, or all three of these aspects.

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