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UCL’s Bicentenary
In 1826, UCL was founded as London’s very first university. On 11th February, we marked our 200th anniversary and the beginning of a year of celebration. Join in our events and activities!
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Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF)UCL news
UCL hosts the UK’s leading conference on the future of evidence in policy making
Leading universities, policymakers and public sector organisations gathered at UCL this week to explore how research evidence can better inform public decision-making amid growing challenges around trust, misinformation and the changing information landscape.
01 Jul 2026
Analysis: How intensive caregiving may accelerate cognitive decline
“Supporting carers is not simply about recognising their contribution; it is about ensuring that caregiving remains at a level that is sustainable for carers’ health and wellbeing,” Dr Baowen Xue (UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care) writes in Public Sector Service.
01 Jul 2026
Analysis: The strange history of Czech cactus hunters
Dr Jared Margulies (UCL Geography) writes about the history of Czech cactus hunters and why some see themselves as Robin Hood figures in an article for The Conversation.
30 Jun 2026
