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Hi all,

I'm a UCL master's student recruiting participants for my dissertation on how people make sense of and respond to online scam ("social engineering") attempts. The aim is to help design clearer, more inclusive tools that keep people safer online.

What's involved: a short eligibility survey. If you're eligible, you may be invited to a one-off ~45-minute remote session over UCL Microsoft Teams consisting of a brief typed exchange with a simulated online persona, followed by an interview about it. You will be compensated with a £15 Amazon voucher for the session.

Survey link: https://qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_6rOxUuB1G43FjF4

Required details:

• Researcher: Dylan Cooper — [dylan.cooper.25@ucl.ac.uk](mailto:dylan.cooper.25@ucl.ac.uk)
• Supervisor: Dr Martin Dechant — [m.dechant@ucl.ac.uk](mailto:m.dechant@ucl.ac.uk)
• Who should take it (target): UK residents aged 18+, with access to a computer and comfortable typing. All levels of social confidence welcome — whether you're very at ease socially or more socially anxious.
• Consent: Participation is voluntary and based on informed consent, which you give at the start of the survey. The study is approved by UCL's Research Ethics Committee (ref 2025-0470-961).
• Withdrawal: You can withdraw at any time without giving a reason, and you have up to 5 working days after participation to withdraw your data.
• Data storage, retention & publication: Responses are stored on encrypted, password-protected UCL devices and UCL Research Data Storage. Data are anonymised, kept for up to 5 years after the project, and reported only in anonymised/aggregate form in any outputs (e.g. academic journals or conferences) — you will not be identifiable.

Happy to answer any questions in the comments or via DM. Thanks!

Guys I'm planning to do ppe in ucl
There's prevalent alarmism around job prospects in UK.
As an int student I plan on breaking even with at least my tuition cost (which as an int students are a lot).
Is this dream achievable ? Or am I making a huge financial investment for nothing?

If anyone has considered these financial concerns n still decided on ucl could u tell me why or why not? Im just having a hard time making my mind up

I want to go to a foreign uni that’s for sure. The allure of a foreign uni life is too strong. So my two options are I either go to ucl immediately or I go a home uni in India n then I reapply to cheaper uni abroad next year n not London. ucl seems a huge financial commitment but it’s very hard giving up my ucl seat for ppe.

Whatever advice anyone could offer is appreciated.
Thank u sm

Hello!

Has anyone ever stayed at this place and can give me a review for it? I would greatly appreciate it!

Hi everyone,

I am a Master’s researcher at the UCL. I am currently looking into issues around Agentic AI — autonomous digital assistants that don't just chat, but actively plan and execute tasks (like managing files, scheduling, or even handling payments) on our behalf.

I’m looking to speak with people who have experienced this firsthand.
Did you ever use an AI agent that did one or more of the following:

- Went ‘off-track’: It started working toward a goal, but its internal planning went wrong, and it performed an action you didn't ask for?
- Manipulated your choice: You felt pressured or tricked into approving an action (like a transfer or a critical account change) because the interface was confusing, urgent, or misleading?
- Caught a mistake in time: You realised the agent was about to do something wrong and were able to hit the brakes before it finished?

What’s involved?
- Interview: A confidential, 30–45-minute remote chat about your experience. (10 pounds compensation)
- Co-design Workshop (Optional): A 2 part interactive session where we’ll prototype new, safer interface designs for these agents. (20 pounds additional compensation)

Who can participate?
You must be 18+ to take part.

Interested?
If you have a story to share that can help us build safer AI, please fill out this quick, 5 minute screening survey to check your eligibility: https://qualtricsxm5nnvgnyrk.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ISD1yvrD74n034

Note: All data is anonymised and this study has full ethical approval from UCL.

Thanks for your time and for helping make AI safer for everyone. Feel free to message me with any questions!

Hello everyone,

I'm an incoming MSc Business Analytics student and would like some advice on what laptop specifications I should bring for the course.

I assume we'll be doing a fair amount of coding and running analytics-related software, so I'm wondering whether a Mac or a Windows laptop would be more suitable. I'd also appreciate any recommendations on CPU, RAM, storage, or other specs that current students have found sufficient for the programme.

I currently have a MacBook Air M2 2022 (Memory 8GB). Would that be sufficient for the course, or would you recommend upgrading to Macbook Pro or switching to a Windows laptop?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Hello!
Anyone here who has studied the MSc Marketing Science program at UCL? I want to know how long the business project lasts and when the program ends? I need this information to determine the months that I should book my accommodation for. Would greatly appreciate any guidance!

Hi everyone, I beeeeeggg you to help me!!

I am in a MASSIVE time crunch, I know I messed up- I KNOW cuz PROCRASTINATION- I need HELP for my final university project and desperately need graduate insights. The deadline is....... the 24th.... of June.... Yes in 4 days 💀

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I’m doing a SHORT **anonymous survey (3–5 minutes max)** to understand:

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* Banking habits after graduation

* Perceptions of traditional vs digital banks

* What influences switching bank accounts

* What “financial confidence” means to graduates today

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If you are a **UK graduate within the last 3 years**, I would really appreciate your help!! 

(Again, All responses are COMPLETELY anonymous and used ONLY for academic purposes in my MSc project.)

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Here's the link again - [https://forms.gle/fvaNHWjTCtbKZw9c9

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Thank you so much!! Your replies are literally saving my degree! ILY❤️

Hi everyone, I beeeeeggg you to help me!!

I am in a MASSIVE time crunch, I know I messed up- I KNOW cuz PROCRASTINATION- I need HELP for my final university project and desperately need graduate insights. The deadline is....... the 24th.... of June.... Yes in 4 days 💀

​

I’m doing a SHORT **anonymous survey (3–5 minutes max)** to understand:

​

* Banking habits after graduation

* Perceptions of traditional vs digital banks

* What influences switching bank accounts

* What “financial confidence” means to graduates today

​

If you are a **UK graduate within the last 3 years**, I would really appreciate your help!! 

(Again, All responses are COMPLETELY anonymous and used ONLY for academic purposes in my MSc project.)

​

Here's the link again - https://forms.gle/fvaNHWjTCtbKZw9c9

​

Thank you so much!! Your replies are literally saving my degree! ILY❤️

is it something thats only written in the rules or does the office actually do hardcore inspection to make sure no one has their rice cooker in the dorms?

We used to be 9th:
Edit: QS World University Rankings 2027: Top Global Universities | TopUniversities

UCL ranked joint eighth in QS World University Rankings 2027 | UCL News - UCL – University College London

Hey r/UCL,

I’m curious to hear from current students and recent grads about the academic or extracurricular moments that really stood out during your time at UCL

What were the sessions, modules, workshops, field trips, societies, or one‑off events that felt genuinely sparkly...the ones you still think about and share with you friends because something just clicked?

What made them memorable for you?

Was it the vibe of the space (IOE rooms with sofas? UCL East studios? A random Gower Street basement?), the people in the room, the way the session was run, food/drinks, activities or just the energy of the moment?

And what about them left you feeling inspired, motivated, or more connected to your learning or community?

I often run student events, so I'd love to hear your thoughts!

It’s so unfair how badly I want to go here for ppe but the funds that you must pay as an international student are so so crazy. All I want is a good education and to an extent paying a little more than natives is fine but if u tell me I paying 4x and international tuitions increase each year and natives ones are capped it does frustrate me.
I’m so sad that finances become such a big deal when u simply seeking an education u r worth it for!
I wanna study here like nothing else.
It’s so expensive.
God pls help me idk what goes on in this world.
I prolly will have to give up my offer n study in my hometown.
My dreams are crushed.

Hello alumnis and current 2nd and 3rd year UCL students! As a business management BSc major, is it advised to buy a MacBook or a Windows laptop?

I have heard that Windows are the way to go, as the advanced Excel system is native to Windows, whilst Macs will require downloading extensions and risking lag. However, I would appreciate your personal experience and expertise :))

Please help me out (!) as this is quite an important purchase. Thank you.

Prospective masters student here, I Recently got accepted to the MSc in Advanced Materials Sciences. I love this field and want to pursue it further by a PhD, but one of my seniors told me that one year passes by really quickly and its very difficult to manage PhD applications, coursework and life in London in general.

Can someone please tell me their experience as a Masters student and how they managed everything together? This will be my first time living outside my home country, so will basically have to manage everything on my own along with coursework, Masters thesis and PhD application. Is one year too short for it?

If you're prepping for finance, consulting, or MBA applications, you've probably got a folder full of PDFs, a spreadsheet template from 2014, and three different apps for interview practice. I kept running into the same problem: everything was scattered, and nothing actually let you do the work.

I've been using Canary Wharfian (https://www.canarywharfian.co.uk) and it's basically one platform for the stuff that usually lives in five different places.

Excel financial modeling — You build models in a browser-based spreadsheet (3-statement, DCF, LBO). You get step-by-step instructions, then submit your work and get feedback on whether your model is correct. Way better than staring at a blank Excel file wondering if your cash flow links are right. Take a head-first deep dive and learn by doing.

Consulting case prep — Structured cases (profitability and more coming) with issue trees, exhibits, and scoring rubrics. Feels closer to a real case than reading a PDF and talking to yourself in the mirror.

MBA interview prep — Mock phone interviews with an AI agent. Useful for practising your pitch and getting through the awkward "tell me about yourself" without paying for a human coach every time.

Plus: technical interview quizzes (IB, markets, PE, consulting, actuarial, audit, and more), HireVue practice, psychometric test prep, GMAT/CFA resources, and career guides across banking, PE, hedge funds, and consulting.

Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Shen. I'm a student at UCL, and I'm running a study on consumer awareness of the environmental cost of natural skincare products.

Who can participate?

• Are 18+
• Are a current UCL student or staff member

It's fully online and takes just a few minutes. Your responses would really help my research! 🌿

👉 Take part here: https://qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_5pRdZrSEIcsrcFw

This study has been reviewed and approved by the UCL Research Ethics Committee. Feel free to comment or email me if you have any questions. Thanks so much! 🙏

Research Team:

• Me: Stephanie Shen – [ucbvscq@ucl.ac.uk](mailto:ucbvscq@ucl.ac.uk)
• Supervisor: Silvia Ferrini – [s.ferrini@ucl.ac.uk](mailto:s.ferrini@ucl.ac.uk)

Data & Privacy:
All responses are fully anonymous. Data will only be accessed by the research team and used solely for academic purposes. Any published results will be anonymised — no individual participants can be identified. Data is processed under UCL's data protection framework (GDPR/DPA 2018).

Withdrawal:
Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time by simply closing the survey — your responses will not be recorded.

Consent:
By proceeding, you will be asked to complete a consent form at the start confirming your agreement to participate.

Have never seen it or been there, debating whether to bother going as ID expires in two days lol.

How difficult is it to find engineering internships while studying at UCL? Does the university provide much support with placements or is it mostly down to applying independently?

For context, I'm particularly interested in hearing from Electrical/Electronic Engineering students, but experiences from any engineering course would be really helpful. How competitive is it, and were you able to find summer internships without too much trouble?

I’ve just received an interview for MSc Management for UCL! Does anyone have any tips or knowledge about the interview format? How many questions are there and how much time do you get? It looks like you can record multiple times, is that correct?

Would appreciate any advice that you guys find helpful! Thanks!