Magazine Issue 729 Autumn 2021 FRESHERS’ EDITION
editors’ foreword Dear readers, While many of Pi’s journalists joined last year, many of us still have not had a chance to meet each other in person. This includes us, your Editors-in-Chief, as well. Yet, despite the circumstances, we’re proud to see how Pi journalists contribute their insights on topics ranging from campus politics to student life. This special freshers’ edition of Pi Magazine is the second of its kind, and we believe it’s a testament to the passion and determination of our fellow students. Freshers, we hope this edition will provide muchneeded tips on life at UCL. And for those who are still freshers at heart, we hope that this edition will wake you up from a year-long hibernation. As the pandemic eases, we are returning to printed editions of Pi Magazine. So keep a lookout for Pi newsstands around campus at the end of each term! The charm of Pi Media is that it is both serious and laid-back and fun-loving at the same time. In a way, this reflects the nature of being a university student. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, Pi is as diverse as the student body of UCL, so there is something for everyone here. We hope that you’ll find what you’re looking for amongst these pages—or better yet, take these morsels of advice and turn it into your unique first hand experience. Welcome to UCL, where there’s something for everyone.
Evie Robinson President
Angus Colwell Online co-EIC
Alex Darby PiTV co-EIC
Your Editors-in-Chief, Vanessa and Colin
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Vanessa Tsao Magazine co-EIC
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Alexia Mihaila PiTV co-EIC
Nadia Freeman Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Colin Lee Magazine co-EIC
Nell Wedgwood Social Media Officer
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Hasha Dar Photography Officer
Akriti Gajre Marketing Officer
Hannah Chen Co-Events Officer
Emily Hufton Magazine Design Assistant
Welcome to Welcome Week By Colin Lee
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How to do Freshe by Anisha G
Protecting Your Wellbeing By Isabelle Osborne
The Science Behind F By Akriti Ga
How to Enjoy London on a Budget By Valeria Fernandez
NEWS Sustainability at UCL: A Guide to UCL’s Sustainability Pledge By Evie Robinson
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OPINION
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LIFESTYLE 5 Apps to Make the Best of London By Annita Petrides
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CULTURE The London Markets You Can’t Miss By Camilla Mina
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WELCOME TO WELCOME WEEK! Written by Colin Lee Photography by Hasha Dar
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Ah, the wait is over. Students’ Union UCL has announced this year’s Welcome Week. The week-long celebration will begin on 27 September and end on 3 October, culminating in the Welcome Fair on 2 and 3 October. In the announcement, the union stated that “welcome is about bringing people together, fostering friendships, helping you settle in, and introducing you to all the wonderful things UCL has to offer. With everything we’ve learnt during the past year, we’re confident all of this is possible in a safe, responsible, and most importantly, fun way.” The ‘Welcome 2021’ page, which outlines all the details about the week, is accessible from the UCL and the Students’ Union websites. Many events and important announcements are also being uploaded on social media pages run by the union. All UCLaffiliated events will be listed on the ‘What’s On’ calendar and on the Welcome to UCL app. Although most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in England, UCL is taking a cautious approach to opening the campus. Masks will still have to be worn within UCL premises, and large events and lectures are unlikely to happen on campus. Students have been offered the choice of remote learning for term 1. Hence, the Welcome Week will also take a hybrid form that incorporates both online and in-person activities. Welcome events include boat parties, raves, and bar nights. Rest assured, not all events involve getting trashed. In fact, 90%
of welcome events have nothing to do with clubbing. Many events are alcohol-free and family friendly. These include online quizzes, speed friending, and sports events. For those who would like to explore London, there are events such as Undergraduate Kew Gardens Trip and London River Boat Ride. Additionally, more than 300 student societies will host a range of events to socialise and introduce themselves to students. Many societies will have booths during the Welcome Fair, providing an opportunity for newcomers to ask questions and join them on the spot. Despite unconfirmed rumours of an October lockdown and general concerns about the pandemic itself, the freshers’ spirit is high. Students are eager to join the ranks of other students and enjoy all the fun and freedom of being a UCL student. For freshers, it’s an exciting introduction to London’s Global University and for everyone else, it’s compensation for a year lost.
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ustainability is high on the agenda at UCL. UCL launched their sustainability policy ‘Change Possible’ in October 2019, outlining their vision for sustainability at the institution between 2019 and 2024 through three central pathways: commitment to empowering students and their voices, leading by example and shaping the wider debate through research and co-creating solutions. Within the strategy, UCL launched three signature campaigns. ‘Positive Climate’ aims to use UCL’s breadth of expertise and access to research in order to reduce carbon emissions. UCL pledged their aim of generating all their own renewable energy and providing entirely vegetarian catering for events by 2030. The second campaign, named ‘The Loop’, works to tackle consumption, by reducing waste and emphasising which products are the best for both people and the planet. This campaign centres on rethinking UCL’s relationship with the products it uses: who they are made by, where they are made and come from, where they eventually end up, and ultimately whether the institution needs to actually use them in the first place. Finally, ‘Wild Bloomsbury’ focuses on nature-based projects and solutions for the Bloomsbury area, with UCL aiming to create a total of 10,000m2 of extra biodiverse space by 2024 (the equivalent of over one and a half football pitches). The Environmental Sustainability Management System at UCL is an integrated system providing a structured framework for managing institution-wide operations. It considers legislation and regulations as well as UCL’s own choices (such as increasing biodiversity on campus), to deliver on the university’s Sustainability Strategy, enabling all individuals to
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contribute towards its overall goals and objectives. UCL has been granted a ‘First Class’ award by the People & Planet University League, ranking as the eighteenth university in the UK for environmental and ethical performance. They have also achieved ISO14001 certification in recognition of their commitment to sustainability and reducing their environmental impact as an institution. UCL Provost and President Michael Spence provided comment on UCL’s pledge in the most recent Sustainable UCL annual report:
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“As we look forward to the next year and in particular the UK hosting COP 26, the need for global action on a wide range of sustainability agendas has never been greater; UCL is committed not only to developing the radical ideas to shape this action but also to show what it means to be a truly sustainable university”
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The Futu educat already Written by Kirill Bedenkov, Photography by Johara Meyer
What trends prevail in the with a categorical focus on and critical world higher education epistemology analysis. Prior to this, academic market today? Universities are now entering a period of the utmost turbulence in their history, undoubtedly resulting in complete alternation of the education system. The wide application of information & communication technologies and the diverse international composition of students, teachers, and future employers make higher education truly global. The 19th century Prussian Philosopher, Wilhelm von Humboldt, created the principles of Western university education based on areas of knowledge, www.uclpimedia.com
disciplines were highly integrated, and professors rarely specialised in any one area of study. The Humboldt Reform sparked an explosion in scientific knowledge and research. Recently, however, this specialisation has become increasingly criticised, as it led to the so-called “isolation syndrome” professors collaborate with colleagues only in their field, and students receive an education in a narrowly limited field of knowledge. To combat this, universities, such
as UCL, put the humanities at the heart of the development of each scientific area. Such an approach nurtures the graduates’ broad outlook and the ability to think outside the box - a skill currently crucial in a world in which adherence to the rules and norms and unequivocal subordination to the standardisation hinder the progress towards the days of tomorrow.
What is driving these changes in education today?
Technology plays a pivotal role in reorienting higher education. Notably, technologies such as Wide Area Networks (WANs) are
ure of tion is today truly revolutionary - for example, they allow students to combine study with internships in other countries. And the combination of such distance education with the full-time format gives students a much more diverse set of knowledge and skills than the traditional full-time format can do, by forcing the students to leave the bubble of their comfort zone. Particularly, the online lecture format enables an opportunity for the students to immerse themselves into the specifics of the material, which might have been neglected during the live format. Notably, one can pause the lecture and look up the unknown terms,
or even read a more detailed analysis of the theoretical background the lecturer presents. Consequently, the students have a chance to come better prepared for the in-person seminars and polish the monument of their newly gained knowledge. In addition, technology promotes closer communication between students, as well as between students and teachers, which, in turn, provides new opportunities for tracking student progress and amplification of shared experience. Instead of looking at online lecture design as a downside of your first academic year, try to interpret it as the beginning of a new format, which might change the approach to studying in a radically different, yet not necessarily worse, way.
Your role in this changed world?
Contemporary students like us, are interested not in traditional, unenlivened universities but in “multi-universities” - educational institutions that offer a crosscultural learning environment that reflects the contextual medium in which the future career path of students will take shape (e.g. augmented value of personal communication coupled with the utilization of technology, reimagined and heightened importance of multiculturalism, and diversification of hereditary tenets). Such an environment is impossible without online learning. Look at the popular social networks, as with their help, students communicate with their peers from other countries in bypassing the, now, illusory difficulty of physical absence. Universities can no longer claim to be the only source of knowledge because, today, the locus of new information can be obtained from anywhere (as it is not limited just to
the qualification of the lecturers and the size of the library). Under such circumstances, universities will only be able to offer a unique intellectual advantage if they act as hubs for new ideas. UCL has already started its adaptation for the new dogmas. Soon, we will experience the study hubs, various societies, technologically enhanced learning experience, and multiculturalism in full bloom. Together with universities and their personnel, it is necessary for freshers like yourself to adapt to the new reality. Despite the technological advancements that expanded the possibilities in acquiring knowledge, and its further transformation into a system of indoctrinated beliefs transforming a student into a prospective employee, the importance of the human condition, specifically its core component of aspiration, has not dissipated. In other words, you must still be eager to study and explore the novice, to challenge yourself with the amount of work undertaken and processed, aim for the unachievable ideals in an endless beam of selfimprovement, provoke yourself with questions and push yourself to find the answers. No one will deny that you are the future of the edifice of progress, but the future is still not constructed, and the tools you own shall be calibrated during your university experience, which begins now. Therefore, be brave, be conscientious, be critical, and, most importantly, be your authentic self. Do not fear your tomorrow. After all, as Abraham Lincoln, once said,
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But is it though? I remember, having spoken to hundreds of people in Freshers Week, I couldn’t even remember their faces, let alone their names. Faces blurred into each other as I desperately tried to make friends, fearing that if I didn’t get “my gang” right now, I would be lonely in one of the best universities of the world! Thinking back, I realise that I didn’t really have to try that hard, because everyone else was as desperate as I was to make friends. Like myself, everyone
was looking to find a friendly face in the crowd. Something else I clearly remember is trying hard to get myself “a sense of belonging” at uni by joining absolutely any society I could and transforming into what you would call an ‘enthu-cutlet’. In retrospect, I would’ve been better off just trying to settle down into uni life first, taking a breather, and then joining clubs and societies that resonated with my interests. Planning, planning, and more planning! I planned my first few weeks at university so much that I was busy completing my to-do lists while others had experiences and opportunities that I missed. So, I’d say the best plan for freshers is no plan at all: just explore places and be open to experiences. You’ll be surprised with where you end up, literally!
LIFESTYLE
Protecting our wellbeing as we transition back to in-person teaching Written by Isabelle Osborne Artwork by Dicle Ece Bulut
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LIFESTYLE As the UK gradually transitions from a world of if you feel you need to take some time for yourself remote learning, home working and limited social - doing this will give you the boost you’ll need to contact to reduced restrictions, increasing social keep the stamina high throughout the year. gatherings and the closest return to ‘normal’ we Prioritise sleep have experienced since March 2020, the typical ‘university life’ is starting to see light once more. With the reopening of clubs and pubs comes Before the restrictions were lifted, we became used to socialising with our immediate households the reawakening of the ‘24 hour day’ - that is, only, spending our evenings ‘chilling out’ rather neglecting sleep to go out and socialise before than ‘going out’, and working mainly from our walking straight into a 8 hour day of lectures, rooms. It is understandable, therefore, that seminars and study sessions with no sleep in excitement around in-person social events and the between. Whilst a few sleepless nights here and there hybrid model of combining remote and in-person are manageable (and, some would say, an teaching is brewing. With these changes, comes the crucial necessity integral part of the university experience), sleep of prioritising our mental and physical wellbeing. is so important for cognitive function, as well as It’s of paramount importance that we students preventing mood shifts, protecting our mental prepare for the shock of returning to a busier life, wellbeing and reducing the risk of certain medical so we can continue to thrive in our academic and conditions. It’s therefore crucial that you treat sleep as an important part of your routine. personal lives in a healthy and meaningful way. Try not to let sleepless nights become the norm Here are three ways you can protect your the daily sleep recommendation for young wellbeing as the academic year begins to unfold, whilst also ensuring you’re having a whale of a adults aged 18-25 is 7-9 hours, but you may find you need more or less than the recommendation. time as a UCL student! Analyse how much sleep you need to function and establish a night routine based on these findings. Avoid burnout by Factors such as a comfortable room temperature scheduling in ‘down-time’ and reduced contact with light and screens before bed can help you create and maintain a good With the plethora of Student societies offered at night routine. UCL, comes a whole host of exciting events and weekly activities to get involved with. There is also Ask for support if you need it a growing pressure to constantly socialise now as Transitioning from a largely remote and isolated we have the freedom to do so; never before has the temptation to throw yourself into absolutely way of living to the more full-on nature of UCL life that the 2021/22 academic year hopes to bring everything you have an interest in been so high. Whilst you should definitely make the most of may feel more challenging than you expect. Know that you have someone to talk to if everything life as a UCL student has to offer, it is important to ensure you’re keeping your mind and you need support during the year, and that it body active and rested, so that you can rebuild is okay to ask for help if you’re struggling. The your energy levels and cope with the return to in- Student Support and Wellbeing services provide person activity as well as your academic studies. a confidential and safe space to discuss anything It’s therefore vital to make time to rest, rejuvenate that you feel is impacting your studies, and you could also reach out to your department, personal and relax. Think about what day or time you might want to tutor or trusted member of staff for advice and treat as a period that is free from events, activities support. Returning to a life that feels a little more ‘normal’ and socialising, and use this as a space in your week to chill out and get some well earned rest. It is exciting, so make the most of your time at UCL is perfectly okay to turn down social opportunities by protecting your mental and physical wellbeing.
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5 APPS Citymapper is probably the most important app to help you navigate around London. With its variety of features, it can help you reach any destination in the fastest and the most efficient way. Its ability to inform its user about tube line closures or delays also makes it easier for you to avoid the disappointment of having to reroute in the middle of your journey. It even has an offline option to make it easier for those of us who double and triple check their tube map while being on our way to a destination.
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Commonly referred to as Boris bikes, these bicycles have docking stations all around London to help you explore the city in a more sustainable, and enjoyable way! Simply download the app and sign up! You can hire a bicycle from as little as £2, and their website even has recommended routes for you to explore the city’s most popular sights!
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Time out London is your go-to app for getting informed about life in London! It informs you about events, entertainment and the fun opportunities that are happening that you may not have heard about yet! It helps you make the most out of London, and even helps you book tickets for events that interest you the most!
While not necessarily an entertainment app, UCL Go is one of the most useful ways to navigate around campus as a Fresher! With it, you can view your timetable at any time, book a laptop loan and access Moodle. Its most important feature though, is its campus map and location finder component, as it’s very easy to get lost on campus as a newbie. While people are very helpful in pointing you in the right direction, having UCL Go helps you avoid the stress of being late to your 9am seminars!
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Freshers’ Flu: Will it be different this year? Written by Akriti Gajre UCL
has many annual traditions—the
Welcome Fair, Varsity, and, for better or worse, freshers’ flu. For the un-privy, freshers’ flu is a colloquial British term referring to a battery of illnesses (usually Influenza A or B) contracted by new students during the first few weeks at university. Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, severe headache, coughing, and general discomfort. It’s the inevitable guest at every freshers’ week, and those of us privileged enough to remember in-person classes might recall the chorus of coughs in lecture halls long before Covid-19 was a thing. For a phenomenon common enough to have www.uclpimedia.com
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“It’s the inevitable guest at every freshers’ week, and those of us privileged enough to remember in-person classes might recall the chorus of coughs in lecture halls long before Covid-19 was a thing. “ entered campus consciousness as an annual fact of life, there is surprisingly little scientific consensus about its exact mechanisms. One explanation is that universities naturally create many opportunities for the spread of infectious respiratory illnesses. Every autumn, students from all over the world come to
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campus, live together in halls, and interact
woods with the pandemic (despite what the
in various social settings. UCL alone expects
government claims), it is expected that the
an estimated 20,000 international students
combined incidence of Covid and seasonal flu
annually.
brings
will be tough on universities. The government is
together novel combinations of parvoviruses,
banking on vaccines to rein in Covid; however,
enteroviruses or respiratory syncytial virus—
given that some of its symptoms overlap with
all of which cause the constellation of
the seasonal flu, it will be important to have
symptoms we associate with the common
rigorous testing to distinguish between them.
cold—in a place with many unexposed and
To that end, UCL is providing free Covid tests
vulnerable immune systems. It is also worth
for symptom-free students and staff, advising
noting the myriad of psychological stressors
everyone to get tested twice a week from term-
on our immune system during this time.
time onwards.
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Various levels of homesickness, being newly independent, and the anxieties of socialising in a new environment can also increase one’s susceptibility to illness. Whatever its causes, freshers’ flu always puts
“Eating properly, not overdoing the alcohol, and getting enough sleep are other feasible ways to support the immune system. “
a health burden on universities, particularly for
But what can we do? Besides getting our
first-year students who are already struggling
two Covid shots, some of the precautions we
to adapt to a new environment. According to
can take to avoid freshers’ flu are ones that we
the Royal College of General Practitioners,
have heard on loop for the past year. Hand
the UK has seen a sharp drop in flu cases,
hygiene, avoiding touching our face, social
with about 95% fewer than normal in the last
distancing, mask-wearing etc. Avoiding large
season alone. This is likely attributable to Covid
crowds is going to be difficult on campus, but
mitigation measures such as mask-wearing,
eating properly, not overdoing the alcohol,
reduced travel, and social distancing. With
and getting enough sleep are other feasible
such little virus in circulation, however, the
ways to support the immune system. If you
population immunity has waned. This means
do come down with freshers’ flu though, get
that students are more vulnerable than usual
tested to rule out Covid. Then, there is little
this year.
to do but stay hydrated and get through it,
With the UK still not quite out of the
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How to enjoy London on a budget Written by Valeria Fernandez Photography by Hasha Dar
Visit Free Destinations London boasts among the largest and most impressive art and historical collections in the world, with free admission to 26 museums across the city all year round: National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, just to name a few of the most famous. Off the beaten track, rub shoulders with the stars at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, and marvel at the treasure trove that is The Wallace Collection. For a stunning view of the London skyline, book yourself a free spot in the Sky Garden, or watch the sunset on the swanky Primrose Hill in what is a typical London student pastime. Many museums will also host late-night openings during the week, comprising
London is an incredible city with so much
free talks, screenings, and performances.
to see and enjoy, but it isn’t particularly
Similarly, why not try out London’s fringe
known for being affordable. Contrary
theatres, like the Tricycle in Kilburn or
to popular opinion though, it is possible
Dalston’s Arcola, which offer pay-what-
for students on a shoestring budget to
you-can rates on select days of the week.
experience London in all its noisy glory. With these money-saving hacks, plan for memorable days without breaking the bank!
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Youth Schemes First on the list for young aesthetes should be to purchase a Student Art Pass for just £5 to enjoy free or heavily discounted entry to an array of cultural destinations,
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and 50% off major exhibitions. This
Uber rides will add up, and before you
year, you can look forward to polka-
know it, you’ve spent hundreds on getting
dot princess Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Infinity
from A to B. To get to where you need
Rooms’ arriving at the Tate Modern. If
to go cheaply, an 18+ Student Oyster
thespian pursuits are more your thing,
photocard is crucial for discounted travel
don’t forget to subscribe to free youth
for the duration of your course, and go
schemes before buying tickets; from
contactless for the cheapest fares on
Young Barbican to National Theatre’s
your journeys. My tip, take the bus as
Entry Pass, under 25s can save major
opposed to the Tube where convenient.
buck on unmissable cinema and theatre.
Use London’s CityMapper app to plan for the best routes in advance. On those rare sunny days, grab a Santander Cycle for just £2 for every 24 hours. London also has great walking routes, so if you have some time on your hands and are keen on doing your bit for lowering London’s pollution levels, get your soles working!
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great option for lunch, brunch and even breakfast.
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It’s every Thursday from 9am to 2pm. It’s a
You can have a picnic in Gordon Square or eat with
some friends on the benches. With Covid-19, it has been postponed, but hopefully it will open in October
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and Hugh Grant, Portobello market is a must!
The market itself is located in Notting Hill and you
will even be able to find the house and bookshop where the film was shot. Saturday is the best if you want to buy antique objects. The market is open from Monday to Wednesdays (from 9 am to 6pm) and only until 1pm on Thursdays. On Fridays and Saturdays,
don than through its markets?
it’s open until 7pm. Although a bit expensive
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(it’s London!), the neighborhood with
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antique furniture. It’s a great
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find Camden Market. It’s great if you’re trying to find items to decorate your student hall room or if you’re looking for a touristy kind of gift. They sell cute posters, dainty jewelry and tasty food as well. It’s also famous for its grunge and goth/electro clothing style, which you can find in the shop cyberdog.
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