The student concerned collapsed at an event for new students at a local nightclub in the early hours of this morning. He was assisted by event staff and taken by ambulance to University College Hospital, where he later died. The police are investigating the circumstances of his death, which is not being treated as suspicious. His family have been informed.
Following this incident, UCL Union has taken the decision to cancel Vodpop, tonight's scheduled Freshers' event, as a mark of respect. Further information regarding a full ticket refund will appear on the UCL Union website shortly.