A student magazine known as the Gazette was formed a few years later and the Somers Town sports venue was also acquired.
Students' Union UCL runs over 300 clubs and societies, as well as 4 bars, 4 cafés, 2 shops and a fitness centre.
The UCL Union is a registered charity in UK law, a status which requires it to have a trustee board.
Trustees are charged with responsibility for controlling the charity's work, management and administration on behalf of its members.
UCL has numerous clubs and societies which include, sports, film, drama, martial arts, politics and degree-subjects.