
Day in the Life of a UCL Master’s Student and Mother
The video follows Alua, a mother of a baby and a postgraduate student at UCL’s Institute of Education, as she navigates a typical Monday that coincides with her birthday. She juggles two classes, a team meeting, household chores, and a small birthday‑related outing, illustrating the complex choreography required to balance academic rigor with family responsibilities. Key insights emerge around flexibility and resourcefulness: UCL staff rearranged her evening module to a morning slot, allowing her to care for her infant during class hours. She leverages free birthday treats from local cafés, uses a children’s library‑café as a hybrid work‑study space, and even sells a camera on Vinted to fund small expenses. These tactics highlight how supportive policies and clever budgeting can make graduate study viable for parents. Notable moments include a professor’s willingness to adjust the timetable after Alua explained her baby’s needs, the discovery of a child‑friendly co‑working zone near King’s Cross, and her candid reflection that progress often means studying during nap times. She also shares a personal vlog segment of editing a family trip video, underscoring how personal life and academic work intertwine. The broader implication is clear: universities that offer flexible scheduling and empathetic support can retain talented parent‑students, while affordable community spaces enable them to maintain productivity. Alua’s story serves as both a roadmap and a morale boost for prospective graduate students juggling caregiving duties.

UCL Lunch Hour Lecture - The Changing Shape of DNA
Prof. Zoë Waller’s UCL Lunch‑Hour Lecture revealed that DNA is far from a static double helix. The talk highlighted how environmental cues—such as ion concentration, pH, and mechanical stress—can reshape DNA into alternative forms like Z‑DNA, G‑quadruplexes, and i‑motifs. Researchers...

How to Gain Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset
UCL Innovation & Enterprise now offers a free short course called "How to Gain Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset" for current students and alumni who graduated within the past two years. The program aims to develop practical business skills, boost confidence,...