We are today issuing a public apology for UCL’s history and legacy of eugenics. UCL played a fundamental role in the development, propagation and legitimisation of eugenics. We deeply regret this and apologise. ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/jan/…
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- We are delighted to share that UCL has been awarded the University of the Year 2024 by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide! 🎊 Read more ➡️ ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/sep/… @thetimes #GoodUniGuide #LoveUCL
- UCL has been ranked 8th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022! ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/jun/… @TopUnis @worlduniranking #QSWUR
- Unfortunately we're not hosting a quarter final tomorrow but we're definitely in the Champions League for research and education😉
- We’re so proud of Team UCL for making it to the finals of #UniversityChallenge. It wasn’t to be in the end, but to make it this far is such an incredible feat. 3 cheers for James Hall, Ali Izzatdust, Tayana Sawh and Jacob Finlay - we can’t wait to see what you do next 👏💜
- Appalling recent events in the US have shone a clear light on racialised inequality & injustice. Any form of discrimination anywhere is opposed to our values. We stand in solidarity with our Black & racially minoritised students & staff. #BlackLivesMatter
- UCL has been ranked 8th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023! ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/jun/…
- Almost 50 years ago, UCL @School_Pharmacy Emeritus Professor Gregory Gregoriadis discovered that encasing vaccines in fat droplets could help their efficacy. Yesterday he received his first dose of the Pfizer #COVID19 vaccine which uses similar technology:
- Good luck to #UCL student Kasim Ali who is running 7 marathons in 7 days to raise money for a #Grenfell scholarship. bit.ly/2lpukrG
- UCL has been ranked 9th best university in the world for the second year in a row, in the 2025 QS World University Rankings! 👏 #QSWUR @worlduniranking ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/jun/…
- UCL is ranked among the top 10 universities worldwide for the 12th year running, in the 2024 QS World University Rankings! 👏 #QSWUR @worlduniranking ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jun/…
- Prime Minister @RishiSunak made a surprise visit to @TheUnionUCL today to help our students pack clothes, blankets, tents and baby food, that are being put together in support of the Turkey-Syria earthquake relief effort. @10DowningStreet
- "A part-time PhD is a perfect retirement project – and UCL's History department is a truly excellent place to do it." Congratulations to Roderick White of @UCLHistory on receiving his PhD at age 79, proving you're never too old to go to university!
