Induction talks

Once you arrive at UCL, our Induction Talks will provide the essential information you need to know about starting UCL.

A Students’ Guide to UCL  

A Students’ Guide to UCL, is an in-person talk that’s designed and delivered by current UCL students. Unlike other induction talks you’ll attend, we’ve crowd-sourced topics from 100s of current students. This means we’re sharing all the essential information current students want YOU to know. It covers:  

  • What our presenters wish they knew starting UCL.
  • The essential information you need to know.
  • Answers to your questions in a live Q&A.  

So, if you’re curious where the best coffee on campus is, how to find somewhere to live, or where you can get career support, attend ‘A Students Guide to UCL’!

Undergraduate ‘A Students’ Guide to UCL’  talks are built into your induction timetable. These talks only run in September and details will be communicated to you by your department. Timings for the Undergraduate ‘A Students’ Guide to UCL’ will be found in your induction timetable.

Postgraduate ‘A Students’ Guide to UCL’ talks are ticketed and only run in September.

Meet your Transition Mentor (Undergraduate students)

If you are a first-year, undergraduate student, you will meet your Transition Mentor in Welcome Week at your department ‘Meet your Mentor’ session. Your department will let you know when this is taking place. The session will cover: 

  • Introduction to the Transition Mentor Programme by Senior Mentors,
  • Meet your Transition Mentor and Mentor Group,
  • Introductions, icebreaker activities and information to help you get started at UCL. 

If you miss the session and haven’t been able to meet your mentor, speak to your Departmental Administrator or email transition@ucl.ac.uk. More information about the Transition Programme can be found on the Transition Mentor Programme website. 

International Student Events 

International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students can attend our series of International Student events. More information can be found on the International Student Welcome page.  These run in September and January.

Graduate Researchers  

Doctoral School Online Information Event  

This is an online session for all new doctoral researchers, featuring speakers from the Doctoral School, and other key research teams. The event will: 

  • Run through key steps in your doctoral journey,
  • Explore resources and support that are available,
  • Highlight training and development opportunities.  

These events usually take place in October and February. More information about the event can be found on the Doctoral School website.  It is free to attend the event. 

Doctoral Researcher Panel and Networking Event  

This in-person event will have a panel of doctoral researchers to share their experiences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the panel. After, there will be a drinks reception to network with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. More information about the event can be found on the Doctoral School website.  

These events usually take place in October and February.

Book Doctoral School Welcome Events

Other events  

If you’re looking for general or social events, check our Welcome Activities page.  

The Students’ Union UCL run 100s of welcome events, check their schedule of events.

Student Support and Wellbeing Services  run four wellbeing event campaigns during the year across UCL accommodation, classrooms and campuses.