Take a look at the highlights from your first term

It’s hard to believe how quickly Term 1 has gone! What began with Welcome Weekend, settling into life in London, and meeting new people soon became a term full of shared experiences and memorable moments across halls.

Let's look back on a term full of events, activities, and standout moments across halls. 

Welcome Weekend 2025/26 🏡 

It all began with welcoming you to your new home away from home. By 19 September, we had welcomed 2,613 students into halls. First nights were spent sharing pizza, followed by breakfasts in the common room and local area tours. The perfect introduction to life in London. 🍕🥐📍

The Halls Life team delivered 56 events in September! Here are some Term 1 event highlights:

Halls Aboard Boat Party 🪩⚓️

We sailed down the Thames as Cowboys and Pirates with the most amazing views and costumes! 😍🤠🏴‍☠️

Animal Farms 🐑

We hosted wholesome and heartwarming afternoons where real farm animals visited our halls! 🐷🐍

Brighton Day Trip 🐚🌞

We left London for the day and gave you a chance to explore the iconic seaside town of Brighton. 🦀🏖️

Theatre Trips 🎭

We ran trips to West End theatre shows, including the Lion King, Phantom of the Opera and The Devil Wears Prada. 🦁👻👠

Drawing and Drag River Cruise

We hosted a relaxed drawing session on the Thames offering you the opportunity to sketch the London skyline and draw the drag queens performing on deck! We shared snacks, drinks and our artwork. 🛳️ 🎨🖌️

Black History Month

In the month of October, our focus was Black History Month and our events offered a chance to reflect on and celebrate the Black community in our UAL halls.

Events included film screenings, evening celebrations, alongside UAL Art exhibitions and special talks.

Transgender awareness week 🏳️‍⚧️

During Transgender awareness week this November, we had several events across halls to raise awareness and support Transgender individuals. We placed postboxes in halls to give you the opportunity to write a message of hope for a transgender individual. 🏳️‍⚧️

Term 1 was a fantastic start to the year! We're excited to welcome you back in January with lots more exciting events. 

Find out what events are coming up in January 2026 and sign up here! 🥳