We are Kinesis, UCL’s original and best life sciences magazine! We are an organisation made up of UCL students from a variety of academic backgrounds, all with a passion for the life sciences. We’re not just for scientists though – our content is broad, inclusive and exciting, so there’s content for everyone, no matter your department.
We’ve been affiliated with the Student Union since 2017. Kinesis Magazine was founded as like minded students could not believe University College London did not have a dedicated Science Magazine. The name stems from the word for “movement or motion in response to an external stimulus”, a definition we keep central to the ethos of the magazine. It reflects our endeavour to report, analyse and continue to develop our readers understanding of the fields we have chosen to pursue.
Since its inception, Kinesis Magazine has only published original articles accompanied by original
artwork, both in print copies and online. The scientific writing and unique illustrations are
aspects of the magazine that we pride ourselves on, and will continue to do so for years to
come.
In the Autumn Term of 2019, we produced our first ever Print Issue – Issue 4 which you can find in the Back Issues part of our website. Our team was a lot smaller back then with only 3 dedicated members helping to put together an amazing magazine. All three have gone onto pursue their fields – one now an A&E doctor, one a PhD candidate and the third a business strategist.
For the 2021/2022 academic year, Kinesis Magazine branched out into the world of podcast production. Though initial groundwork had been prepared previously, this was the first year that a dedicated subcommittee had been assigned to produce episodes. This work lead to Kinesis Magazine winning “Most Developed Arts Society” in 2022 at the University College London SU Art Awards.
Our goal is to be an integral part of STEM and student life at UCL. We provide multiple opportunities to students who want to get into Science Journalism through our outlets and our guest speaker events.
For more information about how to contribute to Kinesis, visit the Contact page on our website.
Can I join?
Anyone can join as long as you have a can-do attitude and are enthusiastic about science! We have roles for writers, editors, artists, illustrators and more, so just get in touch via our email or Facebook page. If you’re a UCL student and you want to be involved in the magazine, you’ll need to buy membership via our UCLU webpage.
The Committee
The Committee is made up of students from degrees as diverse as Genetics, Medicine, Natural Sciences and Zoology! But what we all have in common is our passion for interesting and accessible science communication.
President: Altay Shaw
Treasurer: Madhumila Killamsetty
Managing Editor: Anita Allikmets
Managing Web Editor: Gaya Nair
Copy Editors: Miranda Hitchens & Emily Vialls
Web Editor: Katie Kavanagh
Creative Directors : Yasmin Yong & Bella Marwick
Marketing Officer: Caleb Scutt
Welfare Officer: Kate Hodgson
Events Coordinator: Naomi Chung
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