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School Rep Term Round-Up
Your School Reps have been working hard over the first semester to improve your experience. This involves; gathering feedback, reaching out to students, speaking to Course Reps, attending School Board meetings, engaging with lecturers and working on any feedback they receive to make sure it gets resolved. Let's find out what their highlights are from the past few months: Chloe: London College of Music 3 wins... Maintained close contact with staff members and students to ensur
Dec 18, 20256 min read


Exploring Uni Life Beyond the Lecture Hall: Kareem’s Story
Kareem Beckett-Edwards is in his second year of Broadcast & Digital Journalism at the London School of Film, Media and Design . From hands-on classes to getting involved in societies and events, Kareem has embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow at UWL. " All of my lecturers have been amazing. They bring such great energy to teaching. Lessons are fun, and if you don’t understand something, they’re always there to help. " For Kareem, making the most of unive
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Minal’s journey from introvert to confident course rep at UWLSU
When Minal Sirigiri arrived in the UK to start her MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering, she wasn’t sure what to expect. But from her very first day, she knew she’d made the right choice. " Since the first day I came here, everything has been so smooth. Any issue I have, I have so many people to help me. " Getting involved and growing confidence Minal is determined to make the most of every opportunity that comes he
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Finding Community: Umberto’s UWL Journey
When Umberto Barbi started his Bioscience degree at the School of Medicine and Biosciences, he didn’t quite know what to expect. He thought university might be a bit divided, sports people with sports people, societies doing their own thing, but what he found at UWL was something completely different. " It’s better than I expected. Everyone’s included in everything. I love how inclusive UWL is, it really makes everyone feel part of the same community. " From events like Okt
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Law, Leadership and Learning by Doing: Alberto’s UWL Story
When Alberto Joel Cornelio Gallardo first started to study Law at UWL, he didn’t just want to get a degree but he wanted to understand how the real world of legal practice works. Now, after completing both his LLB and LLM in Legal Practice (SQE) at the School of Law, Alberto looks back on his time at university as a journey of confidence, connection and discovery. Finding Support Every Step of the Way For Alberto, UWL stood out for one big reason: how genuinely supporti
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Growing in Confidence: Cynen’s Journey Through Finance and Management
Now in her final year of Finance and Management at the Claude Littner Business School, Cynen Coutinho has built a university experience filled with growth, confidence, and community. From volunteering and networking to representing her classmates as a Course Rep, Cynen has made the most of every opportunity UWL has to offer. Building Connections and Confidence When Cynen first started university, she described herself as a little shy. Through group projects, course rep mee
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Refresh Your Space
University life can get busy, loud, and unpredictable. Having a space which feels like yours can make all the difference. Whether you are living in student accommodations, a shared home, commuting from home, your environment plays a massive role in how you feel day to day. A cluttered or chaotic space can make it harder to study, relax, and focus. Good news is, a big budget and a full room makeover is not a requirement in creating a calmer, more sustainable space. A few min
Oct 28, 20254 min read


Stuff I Wish I Knew Before Uni
Starting university is a unique adventure that not everyone will experience, and most will be facing for the first time. We know the...
Aug 19, 20252 min read
Our response to the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act
You might have seen the recent Supreme Court ruling about how the word woman is defined in the Equality Act 2010. Right now, it’s...
May 1, 20251 min read


Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025
UWLSU President, Yash, hosted different initiatives for Sexual Violence Awareness Week. It's important to share information surrounding...
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Football Presents: Live Music for Princess Alice Hospice – A Night of Tunes and Charity
To round off Refreshers, UWLSU’s Football Team took over Freddie's for Football Presents: Live Music for Princess Alice Hospice — an...
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Refreshers Recap 2025
Refreshers was bigger and better than ever, with over 20 events to keep students busy and involved! UWLSU thrive off seeing everyone...
Mar 4, 20252 min read


How Sharnelle Has Gained Career-Progressing Experience
Sharnelle's dedication to building her career is inspiring, as she sees the potential in every opportunity. Let's find out how she's...
Jan 15, 20252 min read


Gaurav's Career Development Through Uni
Gaurav moved from India to study his master's in Business Administration and kickstart his career. At the beginning of his time at UWL,...
Jan 15, 20252 min read


Levelling Up With Societies
Now in his final year, Saif has had a uni experience full of socialising, networking and learning. This year, he has joined an...
Jan 15, 20252 min read


School Rep Term Round-Up
Your School Reps have been working hard over the first semester to improve your experience. This involves; gathering feedback, reaching...
Dec 11, 20248 min read


UWL Rugby's Movember Fundraiser
UWLSU's Men's Rugby team - the Ealing Rangers - have spent the whole of November fundraising for men's mental health charity, Movember....
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Abigail's Opportunities at Uni
Abigail is an Acting student, who has thrown herself into socialising at uni and works at the Students' Union! From day one, Abigail was...
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Building Confidence + Community: Dinesh's Time at UWL
Being part of opportunities outside of his course has made Dinesh's uni experience what it is. From being a Course Rep to a Committee...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


A Horrifying Halloween
Step right up to UWLSU's halloween extravaganza! Full of excitement and horror; we hosted our annual Halloween bash, with this year's...
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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