Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for International Students
The health, welfare and safety of students and staff is the top priority for ISH and university leaders following the Coronavirus outbreak. ISH and UK...
International Students House
Finding love at ISH
It’s been more than 50 years since ISH first opened its doors to international students. That’s more than five decades of students from all walks...
New Chair of International Students House appointed
We are pleased to announce the completion of the sale of our building at York Terrace East. This is an essential milestone for ISH as...
Today in hISHtory: Liz Ware
‘Suddenly in October 1948, I received a telephone call from the university, from someone called Mary Trevelyan. She had been appointed by the university to...
Chronicles of Adult Education
Written by Beryl Atieno 2018/19 African Graduate Scholar, UCL Msc. Global Health and Development I cannot leave London without narrating the experiences and mentioning the...
Visiting Greece in the middle of winter
Written by Celeste Mejia Avila My alarm clock woke me up at three in the morning. After an intense semester, I didn’t mind that I...
Today in hISHtory: Mary Trevelyan
Today marks the anniversary of Mary Trevelyan’s birth, the woman whose achievements are enshrined in the legacy and existence of International Students House. Born on...
Experiencing Ascot for the first time
Written by Celeste Mejia Avila Off to the races As I was running late and trying to swallow my breakfast as fast as possible, I...
‘Tis the season to be jolly!
The Christmas break is just a few weeks away, so it’s time to get your calendar ready for the festive season. Whether you’re looking to...
Leaders Read
Being a leader means you’re going to run into all sorts of problems you’ve never experienced before. You’re going to face issues with no simple...