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- Arts & Humanities
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This faculty is ranked fourth in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2016-2017). The Faculty of Arts & Humanities includes the traditional arts and humanities departments of English, Philosophy, Greek and Latin, and the School of European Languages and Cultural and Society (SELCS). The faculty also includes the Slade School of Fine Art, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, International Studies, and undergraduate programmes in European Social and Political Studies, the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc), and the many inter-disciplinary MA Programmes.
Latest Arts & Humanities News
UCL leads UK with most Philip Leverhulme Prize winners
Five researchers from UCL Geography, UCL Economics, UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies, UCL Computer Science and the UCL Bartlett Developmental Planning Unit have been awarded 2016 Philip Leverhulme Prizes.
Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:26:24 AM
The Orwell Prize moves to UCL
Prestigious political writing award The Orwell Prize has moved to the UCL Institute of Advanced Studies.
Published: Oct 20, 2016 8:51:21 AM
‘The New EU Flag’: art installation at UCL
A striking gold flag made from foil blankets used by refugees has been raised on the flagpole above the UCL portico. The piece is by UCL Slade School of Fine Art student Mariana Bisti.
Published: Jun 9, 2016 10:11:21 AM
UCL staff recognised in New Year Honours 2016
Congratulations to the members of the UCL community who have been recognised in the 2016 New Year Honours list.
Published: Jan 6, 2016 12:45:15 PM
Research Images as Art/Art images as Research: 2015/16 winners announced
A diverse and fascinating series of images were unveiled as the winners of the Research Images as Art / Art Images as Research competition for 2015/16, run by the UCL Doctoral School.
Published: Dec 9, 2015 4:12:06 PM
- Bartlett (Built Environment)
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UCL Bartlett is the university's global faculty of the built environment, whose schools and sections operate at the leading edge of ten distinct fields from architecture, planning and spatial analysis to energy, project management and development in the global south.
Latest Built Environment News
UCL Bartlett School of Architecture opens new home
UCL opened today the new central London home of the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture which will provide facilities for 1,000 staff and students and is the first major project to be completed in the university’s programme to upgrade its Bloomsbury campus.
Published: Dec 16, 2016 9:06:56 AM
UCL launches UK-China Infrastructure Academy
UCL and the UK government launched today the UK-China Infrastructure Academy, a major new initiative to help train Chinese companies and officials on investment processes in the UK and to encourage greater Chinese investment in UK infrastructure projects.
Published: Dec 5, 2016 1:08:51 PM
UCL Lancet Lecture launches global initiative linking climate change to health
UCL researchers are leading an initiative with The Lancet to address the global health implications of climate change, launching this week in conjunction with today’s 2016 UCL Lancet Lecture.
Published: Nov 16, 2016 4:45:18 PM
UCL leads UK with most Philip Leverhulme Prize winners
Five researchers from UCL Geography, UCL Economics, UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies, UCL Computer Science and the UCL Bartlett Developmental Planning Unit have been awarded 2016 Philip Leverhulme Prizes.
Published: Oct 27, 2016 10:26:24 AM
UCL to lead new Global Disability Innovation Hub
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, launched on Saturday the world’s first Global Disability Innovation Hub, which will be based at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It will bring together the world’s best academics, disability experts and designers to improve the lives of the world’s one billion disabled people through technology, co-design and innovation.
Published: Sep 5, 2016 3:12:26 PM
- Brain Sciences
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This faculty brings together expertise at the forefront of neurology, ophthalmology, audiology, psychology and language sciences, cognitive neuroscience and mental health sciences.
Latest Brain Sciences News
Senior Academic, Research and Teaching Fellow promotions announced for 2016 - 2017
Huge congratulations to the 31 Faculty staff who have received Senior Academic, Research and Teaching Fellow promotions for 2016 - 2017.
Published: Jun 23, 2017 11:25:29 AM
Genetic modifier for Huntington’s disease progression identified
A team led by UCL and Cardiff University researchers has developed a novel measure of disease progression for Huntington’s disease, which enabled them to identify a genetic modifier associated with how rapidly the disease progresses.
Published: Jun 20, 2017 10:19:44 AM
Egocentric hearing: Study clarifies how we can tell where a sound is coming from
A new UCL and University of Nottingham study has found that most neurons in the brain’s auditory cortex detect where a sound is coming from relative to the head, but some are tuned to a sound source’s actual position in the world.
Published: Jun 16, 2017 10:58:05 AM
New Chief Operating Officer takes the helm at UK DRI
Dr Adrian Ivinson has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer for the UK DRI.
Published: Jun 15, 2017 2:06:02 PM
Research suggests that people with callous and unemotional traits sleep better at night
A research team including Professor Essi Viding, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, has found that people with higher levels of callous and unemotional traits may enjoy better sleep than the average person.
Published: Jun 8, 2017 10:46:41 AM
- Engineering Sciences
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The scientists and engineers from this faculty take discoveries from life sciences, pure maths, psychology and many other areas, mix them together, add create their own innovations, producing solutions the world needs.
Latest Engineering Sciences News
Authenticity key to landing a new job
At job interviews, relax and be yourself – if you’re good, being yourself may be the best way to secure a job offer, according to a new study involving UCL researchers.
Published: Jun 22, 2017 5:12:51 PM
Professor Patrick Wolfe to become UCL's appointed non-executive Director and Trustee at The Alan Turing Institute
Patrick Wolfe, UCL Professor of Statistics and Honorary Professor of Computer Science, has agreed to join the board of the Alan Turing Institute.
Published: May 11, 2017 12:10:31 PM
Record-breaking month for Professor Mohan Edirisinghe
Professor Mohan Edirisinghe FREng (UCL Mechanical Engineering) has received three prestigious awards in as many months, recognising his groundbreaking research in materials science at UCL.
Published: May 9, 2017 3:45:19 PM
Revolutionary method reveals impact of short circuits on battery safety
How lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries behave under short-circuit conditions can now be examined using a new approach developed by a UCL-led team to help improve reliability and safety.
Published: Apr 25, 2017 10:19:53 AM
How gut bacteria change cancer drug activity
The activity of cancer drugs changes depending on the types of microbes living in the gut, according to a UCL-led study into how nematode worms and their microbes process drugs and nutrients.
Published: Apr 20, 2017 5:02:48 PM
- Institute of Education
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The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is the world’s leading centre for education and related social science.
Latest Institute of Education News
UCL Institute of Education launches new Mandarin teaching hub
The UCL Institute for Education (IOE) Confucius Institute for Schools yesterday opened its new teacher training and research facility.
Published: Jun 23, 2017 4:33:43 PM
Brexit uncertainty: UK universities face growing risks
Professor Simon Marginson argues that a hard Brexit, and particularly a no deal outcome, would pose a serious threat to the national viability and global competitiveness of UK universities in a new report by The UK in a Changing Europe.
Published: Jun 23, 2017 1:37:53 PM
Under-privileged teenagers more likely to give up their university ambitions
Early intervention to maintain and raise expectations could increase the number of teenagers from less privileged backgrounds entering higher education, a new study from the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) reveals.
Published: Jun 22, 2017 10:33:48 AM
UCL receives Silver in first year of Teaching Excellence Framework awards
The quality of UCL’s education has been recognised by a Silver award under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Published: Jun 22, 2017 10:16:53 AM
The benefits of overseas study for Chinese students
A working paper published today by the Centre for Global Higher Education (CGHE) at the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) explores the benefits of studying abroad for the careers of students in China.
Published: Jun 15, 2017 11:55:57 AM
- Laws
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This faculty is one of the leading centres of legal education in the world, combining a strong theoretical foundation in the law with practical teaching from world-leading academics and practitioners.
Latest Laws News
Statement of support for the London Anti-Corruption Summit
The UCL Centre for Ethics and Law (‘CEL’) is delighted to endorse and release the following statement in support of the London Anti-Corruption Summit by leading professional services organisations, reflecting their commitment to tackling corruption in the global economy.
Published: May 11, 2016 10:15:12 AM
Virtual reality study examines GP response when patients demand antibiotics
Both trainee and senior GPs prescribed antibiotics without clinical need when faced with a virtual reality (VR) scenario where patients angrily demanded them, finds new UCL research.
Published: Feb 19, 2016 4:10:06 PM
UCL staff recognised in New Year Honours 2016
Congratulations to the members of the UCL community who have been recognised in the 2016 New Year Honours list.
Published: Jan 6, 2016 12:45:15 PM
Research Images as Art/Art images as Research: 2015/16 winners announced
A diverse and fascinating series of images were unveiled as the winners of the Research Images as Art / Art Images as Research competition for 2015/16, run by the UCL Doctoral School.
Published: Dec 9, 2015 4:12:06 PM
UCL Laws strengthens international links through scholarship programme
This week, members of UCL Laws visited Peking University to formalise a five-year scholarship agreement, made possible by the generous support of the Hong Kong-based Vinson & Cissy Chu Charitable Foundation and, in particular, Laws Alumnus Winston K S Chu.
Published: Nov 25, 2015 5:36:59 PM
- Life Sciences
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This faculty specialises in life science disciplines ranging from neuroscience to the biology of molecules, cells and organisms, as well as drug discovery, formulation sciences and medicines use and health.
Latest Life Sciences News
Pharmacy centre launched
A new partnership between UCL and UCLH could transform patient care around the world by making medicines safer and easier to take.
Published: May 10, 2017 8:00:00 AM
Four UCL scientists elected Fellows of the Royal Society
Four UCL scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society in recognition of their outstanding contribution to science.
Published: May 8, 2017 3:09:42 PM
Three UCL SLMS researchers named as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Three UCL SLMS researchers have been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Published: May 8, 2017 12:51:56 PM
Type 2 diabetes genetic mapping identifies new ‘loci’
Scientists are closer to understanding the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes by identifying 111 new chromosome locations (‘loci’) on the human genome that indicate susceptibility to the disease, according to a UCL-led study in collaboration with Imperial College London.
Published: May 4, 2017 5:32:57 PM
How gut bacteria change cancer drug activity
The activity of cancer drugs changes depending on the types of microbes living in the gut, according to a UCL-led study into how nematode worms and their microbes process drugs and nutrients.
Published: Apr 20, 2017 5:02:48 PM
- Mathematical & Physical Sciences
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This faculty is an internationally renowned centre encompassing the logical, experimental and mathematical study of the universe.
Latest Mathematical & Physical Sciences News
UCL’s first satellite ‘UCLSat’ launched
UCLSat, a satellite designed and built by UCL engineers and scientists, has been launched today from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India as part of an international mission called QB50.
Published: Jun 23, 2017 7:22:46 AM
UCL Physics Hackathon
The Hackathon is an annual event organised by UCL Physics and Astronomy. This year’s event was held during the 5-6 June and pitted the skills of nearly 40 PhD students from the departments of Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Published: Jun 9, 2017 12:02:34 PM
UK Gaia Teams win two Sir Arthur Clarke Awards
UK Gaia Science Team, including six members from the UCL Mullard Science Space Laboratory, have won an Arthur Clarke Award.
Published: Jun 8, 2017 9:04:26 AM
Magnetic helicity: key to unlocking the solar flare prediction problem?
Dr. Gherardo Valori (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory) recently developed a new method to measure magnetic helicity that is now applied to the testing of new diagnostic tools for the forecast of solar eruptions.
Published: May 30, 2017 1:26:52 PM
How RNA formed at the origins of life
A single process for how a group of molecules called nucleotides were made on the early Earth, before life began, has been suggested by a UCL-led team of researchers.
Published: May 19, 2017 11:01:41 AM
- Medical Sciences
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This faculty brings together the UCL Medical School and six of UCL's Divisions and Institutes, creating a powerhouse of medical science research and teaching.
Medical Sciences headlines
New findings in study for rare bone cancer
Professor Adrienne Flanagan (UCL Cancer Institute) says that by sequencing the whole genome of the tumours, they have unpicked the mechanism behind osteosarcoma for the first time. Read: Express
Published: Jun 23, 2017 1:36:07 PM
Should ageing academics be forced to quit?
Dr Jennifer Rohn (UCL Medical Sciences) discusses Oxford’s decision on compulsory retirement, and how it will impact on the whole academic community. Read: The Guardian
Published: Jun 2, 2017 10:19:00 AM
Human tests suggest young blood cuts cancer and Alzheimer’s risk
Professor Arne Akbar (UCL Division of Infection & Immunity) and Professor David Gems (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) comment on results from a study by a company called Ambrosia, highlighting the need for further investigations into the placebo effect and more tests over time. Read: New Scientist (£)
Published: May 31, 2017 11:46:00 AM
London student's photo project reveals untold stories of Paris camp refugees
UCL medical student, Amy Lineham, is hoping to show the untold stories of refugees living in a crowded migrant camp through a new series of unseen photos. Read: The Evening Standard
Published: May 30, 2017 12:32:02 PM
The truth about HIV
A documentary about HIV features Professor Deenan Pillay and Professor Greg Towers (UCL Infection & Immunity) discussing the latest research, Dr Sheena McCormack (MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL) discussing the preventative measure, PrEP, and is presented by Dr Chris van Tulleken, a PhD student in Professor Towers' lab. Watch: BBC One 'The Truth About...'
Published: May 26, 2017 10:55:42 AM
- Population Health Sciences
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This faculty focuses on the biological, behavioural and psycho-social processes that operate across an individual’s life, and across generations, that affect the development of disease in populations.
Latest Population Health Sciences News
Children with bedroom TVs at significantly higher risk of being overweight
A UCL-led study of over 12,000 young children in the UK has revealed that 11-year-olds who had TVs in their bedroom at age 7 had a significantly higher body mass (BMI) and fat mass (FMI) and were more likely to be overweight compared to children who did not have a bedroom TV.
Published: Jun 2, 2017 1:55:58 PM
Ageing population with care needs set to grow by 25% within a decade
The number of people aged over 65 years needing care could reach 2.8 million by 2025 in England and Wales – an increase of 25% from 2015 (equivalent to an additional 560,000 people) over a decade, according to a study involving Professor Eric Brunner (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health), published today in The Lancet Public Health journal.
Published: May 24, 2017 7:31:32 AM
BMI not the only reliable indicator of heart disease
Waist-to-hip ratio may be a stronger indicator of some cardiovascular illnesses than the commonly-used measure BMI, according to a new UCL-led study.
Published: May 15, 2017 4:42:30 PM
Three UCL SLMS researchers named as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Three UCL SLMS researchers have been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Published: May 8, 2017 12:51:56 PM
How gut bacteria change cancer drug activity
The activity of cancer drugs changes depending on the types of microbes living in the gut, according to a UCL-led study into how nematode worms and their microbes process drugs and nutrients.
Published: Apr 20, 2017 5:02:48 PM
- Social & Historical Sciences
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This faculty represents an area of knowledge where humanities and science meet. Offering a diverse area of study, departments within the faculty are ranked within the top 20 in the world. Alongside Economics, Geography, History, History of Art and Political Science departments, the faculty also includes the Institute of Americas and the Institute of Archaeology.
Latest Social & Historical Sciences News
University Archaeology Day aims to tackle growing demand for archaeologists
UCL archaeologists are working with experts from 24 other universities to create the UK’s first University Archaeology Day, aimed at inspiring a much needed next generation of archaeologists.
Published: Jun 14, 2017 10:39:57 AM
Simple rule predicts when an ice age ends
A simple rule can accurately predict when Earth’s climate warms out of an ice age, according to new research led by UCL.
Published: Feb 22, 2017 6:39:38 PM
Key friendships vital for effective human social networks
Close friendships facilitate the exchange of information and culture, making social networks more effective for cultural transmission, according to new UCL research that used wireless tracking technology to map social interactions in remote hunter-gatherer populations.
Published: Feb 10, 2017 4:50:36 PM
Study sheds light on the function of the penis bone in male competition
A new UCL study examines how the baculum (penis bone) evolved in mammals and explores its possible function in primates and carnivores – groups where many species have a baculum, but some do not.
Published: Dec 14, 2016 11:00:05 AM
UCL Lancet Lecture launches global initiative linking climate change to health
UCL researchers are leading an initiative with The Lancet to address the global health implications of climate change, launching this week in conjunction with today’s 2016 UCL Lancet Lecture.
Published: Nov 16, 2016 4:45:18 PM
