What to look forward to this January in halls

We hope you’ve had a restful festive break. Whether you spent time at home, stayed in halls over the holidays, or you’re getting ready to return in the coming days, we’re so excited to welcome you back for the start of a new term.

Let’s kick off 2026 with a great line up of events to welcome you back to halls, help you reconnect with friends, and have some fun this January.

💃🏽 UAL January Events 🕺🏽

Halls Life Events

🪩 Welcome Back socials 🪩

Get involved in your hall’s Welcome Back social on 17 January! Each hall is hosting something different, from bingo and games nights to pizza and mood-board making!

📍 Where: Across halls

🗓️ Date: Saturday 17 January

⏰ Time: Various times

🥞 Welcome Back Brunch! 🥞

Join us for a Welcome Back Brunch to kick-start the new term after the festive break! Refreshments, bagels and crafts will be provided. 

📍 Where: Across halls

🗓️ Date: Sunday 18 January

⏰ Time: 11am - 1pm

🎨 Here 4 U Café & Craft ☕

Unwind at our Here 4 U Café & Craft session. Take some time to relax and slow down with refreshments, doughnuts and crafts.

📍 Where: Across halls

🗓️ Date: Sunday 25 January

⏰ Time: 3pm - 5pm

🐕 Puppy Therapy 🐶

Looking for a dose of comfort, cuteness, and calm? ✨

Join us for a FREE puppy therapy session with Puppy Therapy London, where you’ll get 20 minutes of pure puppy cuddles and wagging tails.

Halls Life + Events

🌙 Folklore & Fortune Night✨

Join us for a cosy, creative event with mocktails and tarot cards. Make your own diffuser and enjoy an evening of folklore and fortunes.

📍 Where: Archwood House common room

(open to all students living in UAL halls)

🗓️ Date: 22 January

⏰ Time: 6pm - 8pm

🌙 Myths & Makers: Craft Night✨

Step into an evening of creativity and design your own mythical mask, headpiece, lucky charm or felt plushie. Supplies provided.

📍 Where: Glassyard Building work room

(open to all students living in UAL halls)

🗓️ Date: 30 January

⏰ Time: 6pm - 8pm

External Events

BSL Introduction and Deaf Awareness Webinar

📍 Where: Online

🗓️ Date: 19 January

⏰ Time: 6pm - 7pm

GoodGym January Challenge

GoodGym are running a January Challenge to help you kick-start the year by getting active while helping your local community through walking, running or cycling to volunteer tasks.

🗓️ Date: Throughout January

***Please note - you must be a resident of  our UAL Halls or signed in by a resident to sign up/attend the events in halls.***

To see all of our events head to the UAL Halls Life Events webpage. 🎉