Beat the January Blues

Once the excitement of the Christmas season is over, we invite you to a series of events where you can gather, giggle, get outside and meet others. For two weeks in January, our activities will boost your mood and help you forget about the winter weather. 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.

This campaign

Dates: Monday 20th - Friday 31st January 2025 (Term 2).

Locations: UCL Main Campus (Bloomsbury) and UCL East (Stratford).

Delivered across: Accommodation, Classroom, Campus.

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Winter Walk

Enjoy the benefits of winter sun by joining the 7am Club for a Winter Walk at sunrise.

Board Games Tournament

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If you like games, puzzles and a little competition, join our exciting Board Games Tournament with SU Societies.

Knitting Drop-in

Group of students knitting during a wellbeing event

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.

Paint by Numbers Drop-in

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Take a break to create paint by numbers design at our drop-in session. Materials and step-by-step guidance will be provided.

Gong Sound Baths

Students attending a gong bath wellbeing event

Release built up tension, pain and anxiety with Jarvia Foxter during a relaxing sound healing meditation session.

Cosy Movie Night

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Enjoy a feel-good film to boost your mood and meet like-minded moviegoers. Refreshments will be available.

Building Resilience Talk

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Learn practical growth mindset techniques to embrace challenges and start your personal growth journey.

Karaoke Night

Join us and the UCL Karaoke Society for an evening of music, games and singing your favourite tunes.

Comedy Night

Our campaign ends with a brilliant night of giggles, making friends and a free drink with the UCL Comedy Club.

Anxiety: Beat it and Regain Peace

Sign up to this online course to change your relationship with anxiety for the better. Enrolment is open from January 20th-31st.

Student Adviser events

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

Student Residence Adviser events

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UCL East

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