Your Guide to Thrive

This fun-packed week in Term 1 (Monday 20th - Friday 24th November 2023) is designed to help you develop good self-care practices at UCL. Our talks, walks and workshops will nurture your financial and academic skills, as well as your physical and mental health. Be sure to book your spot at these events and activities!

Self-worth Sessions

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Many university students struggle with confidence and self-belief. Join us for talks on perfectionism and imposter syndrome by DEI expert Harriet Waley-Cohen.

London Life on a Budget

The Money Charity share their top tips for managing your money and living independently at university.

Talk and Q&A with The Sleep School

Attend a talk with leading expert, Dr Guy Meadows to learn healthy sleep habits, an important self-care practice for your health and wellbeing.

Making The Most of Your Library

Learn how to make the most out of UCL Libraries by finding resources, refining your library research skills and referencing to avoid plagiarism.

Therapy Dogs

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)

Staying Safe in London

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Learn valuable tools and techniques for keeping yourself and others safe from the UCL Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Office.

Academic Writing Skills

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

Awe Walks

Explore London at the height of autumn and become inspired by your surroundings. The Romantic poets called it the Sublime - we call it the Awe Walk!

Tea and Talk with SU Clubs and Societies

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Want to speak to a member of staff? Hoping to join a society? Join us to meet our team and the UCL Student Union. Positive vibes and hot drinks are on us.

UCL East

Discover the variety of events and activities we're hosting over at UCL East (Stratford).

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

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.