Deepen your Knowledge
This strand allows you to explore ideas and concepts in your subject and its wider context, allowing you to develop your curiosity and study skills.
Select this strand if you are interested in:
Industry awareness
Research skills
Curiosity
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Explore the 2025/26 programme:
Activities within this strand are offered at different learning levels - attend as many events as you want. Learn how to navigate the ExtendED Learning Framework
Fundamental
If you are new to an area this is a good starting point to build core knowledge and confidence.
ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0070
Content: This one-day intensive activity for UG students, co-delivered by the Academic Communication Centre and Library Skills, will help you develop the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project in your final year. Over the course of the day, you will look at planning your writing and maintaining motivation, designing and refining your research, and structuring your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? If you are a UG about to embark on your final year dissertation/research project this will allow you to get ahead on your dissertation or research project.
When: 9 June 2026, full day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0042
Content: If you’re new to ExtendED Learning or not sure where to start, the ExtendED Conference is a two-day event offering an introduction to the ExtendED Learning programme.
Why take part in this activity? The conference is designed as a space to help you build confidence, bringing together sessions from across all the Extended Learning strands through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities all whilst offering you a chance to experience a conference setting.
When: 19-20 May 2026, full day
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Practice
If you are familiar with an area this allows you to build on your knowledge and develop your skills.
ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069a
Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of Brain Sciences. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069b
Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069c
Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069d
Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069e
Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of Life Sciences. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069f
Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of Mathematical Physical Sciences. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069g
Content: Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of the Built Environment. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0069h
Content: Content: This intensive course is for Master's students in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences. The course is taught by a writing expert from the Academic Communication Centre, and focuses on developing the skills to excel in writing your dissertation or research project.
Why take part in this activity? You will be better equipped to succeed in your substantial piece of research writing. You will learn strategies for addressing each stage of the writing process with confidence.
When: 18 May - 22 May 2026, 4-hour session every day
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Stretch
If you feel confident in an area this allows you to apply this knowledge independently.
ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0068
Content: The SENDTech Innovation Challenge is a chance to work in a multi-disciplinary team with other UCL students to address one of the most complex and under-served areas of education: supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). At the end of the Challenge fortnight, each team will have developed a prototype idea or concept that uses technology to address a real SEND education challenge.
Why take part in this activity? You’ll present back your findings to a panel of expert judges and community stakeholders, with a prize of £300 for the best piece of work. Plus, all participants will get a chance to apply for EdTech Access’ venture programme.
When: 21 May - 4 June 2026
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0080
Content: This activity puts you into the shoes of consultants for a global business and technology consultancy, FDM, exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to improve business efficiency.
Over the course of two weeks, you’ll research how AI is currently applied across organisations, particularly within the tech sector, and analyse opportunities, risks and ethical considerations.
Why take part in this activity? You will build your client management, team working and leadership skills in a professional context; develop your project management, organisation and time management skills; sharpen your written and verbal communication skills; and enhance your analytical and critical thinking.
When: 20 May - 3 June 2026
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ExtendED Learning activity code: EXT0064
Content: This one‑day multidisciplinary hackathon explores how AI is impacting the creative sector, to imagine the future of art in a world shaped by AI. You will be briefed by an artist and work in teams to experiment, question and reflect upon the tensions of the impact of AI on the creative sector. The day will end with teams presenting their findings.
Why take part in this activity? If you want to gain awareness of the creative sector and discover ways professionals within the creative sector are keeping up to date with the rapidly evolving impact of AI.
When: 8 June
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Pillars of Employability
The Deepen your Knowledge strand is defined by the Deepen your Knowledge Pillar which is part of UCL’s Pillars of Employability framework.
Pillars of Employability framework
