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Here, it will happen ✨ As we mark 200 years of UCL, we are thrilled to launch #HereItWillHappen – a campaign to solve global challenges through research, education, and the power of our community. Learn more: bit.ly/4sghvh2
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Before she was turning Helen Mirren into Golda Meir, Suzi Battersby (UCL History of Art BA 2008) was staging plays on campus. In this #PorticoMagazine piece, Suzi talks about her journey from in front of the camera to behind as a prosthetics designer. 👉 bit.ly/3VGoROS
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Ever seen a ghost walk through the Main Library walls? 👻 Over the years many spooky sightings have been reported in the UCL libraries. In this Portico magazine piece we ventured to find the most chilling corners of the library. 👻 Take a peek (-a-boo): magazine.ucl.ac.uk/shelf-lif…
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As #Blackhistorymonth comes to a close, explore the journey of five Black alumni whose stories and legacies continue to inspire us. Read their full stories: bit.ly/4k8gJB9
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Meet the winners of the Global Impact UCL Alumni Award 🏆 @SoSowemimo is bringing conversations about racism in medicine to everyday readers, @chrisromerlee is reimagining urban swimming, and @TammySandhu is representing the UK at the Holy See. Read 👉 bit.ly/4zOoQXV
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A new UCL study warns of a menopause supplement "gold rush" – finding little evidence behind their effectiveness despite soaring prices. Researchers are calling for high-quality research into the efficacy and safety of the supplements. 👇 bit.ly/4AVWZq7
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The wait is finally over! 💜 🎉 We're so pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural UCL Alumni Awards! From shaping culture to building careers that matter – these alumni are doing incredible things. Read more: bit.ly/4zOoQXV #UCLAlumniAwards
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Last month, we were delighted to welcome back Professor Henry Woudhuysen, former Dean of UCL Arts & Humanities, to receive an Honorary degree. A Renaissance expert, Prof Woudhuysen explained what lessons we can take from the 15th and 16th centuries to navigate modern life👇
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New research led by @IOE_London and @WordsMatter_ shows that positive communication from teachers boosts student attendance and learning. This shows that strengthening classroom relationships is key to building more inclusive environments. 👉 bit.ly/47KBM52
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The UCL unit where Nobel laureate Sir Demis Hassabis completed his postdoc has secured funding for the next five years 👏 The Gatsby Charitable Foundation and Wellcome have renewed £112.5 million of support for neuroscience and machine learning at UCL.bit.ly/4yrjQHu
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We're delighted that Hamza Buhari has been recognised in Faces of @ucl. Hamza made the most of entrepreneurship opportunities at UCL and is now helping to drive healthcare innovation in Nigeria. Read Hamza's Faces of UCL profile: bit.ly/47TnkYv #UCL200 #FacesofUCL
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Transforming research into real-world care 🏥 UCL is co-leading a new £22m partnership to improve health and social care. NIHR Applied Research Collaboration London will unite NHS trusts and universities to tackle key social and healthcare priorities. bit.ly/4yafOTM
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This August, our alumni groups hosted send-off events across the world in 18 cities for incoming students 💜 Big thank you to our alumni volunteers for their time and effort in making new students feel supported and extending a warm UCL welcome 💫 👉 bit.ly/4yEv1xz
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At our autumn graduations, we caught up with producer Alison Owen (UCL English BA 1982) as she received her Honorary degree. Watch the video to find out how her time at UCL set her on her path, and her advice for new grads breaking into the film and TV industry 🎥
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This September, we launched #HereItWillHappen in San Francisco 🌉 Hosted by UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence and Vice-President (Advancement) Angharad Milenkovic, the event brought together alumni and friends for a night of celebration! 👉 ucl.ac.uk/giving/
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Proud to see UCL named one of the UK's top universities for knowledge exchange for the sixth year running 🏆 #KEF6 Our students and alumni have launched over 410 startups in the last 5 years, driving investment, creating jobs and spearheading innovation👇 bit.ly/4hMrsy2
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This time last month, Back to Bloomsbury happened right here on campus, bringing hundreds of alumni together to celebrate our bicentenary and look ahead to UCL’s next chapter 💜 Watch the reel to catch the highlights, and read the full story below 🔗 bit.ly/4zle3Ex
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Huge congratulations to UCL alum Fatima Jafar (UCL Comparative Literature BA 2020) on being named a 2026 Poetry Foundation Fellow! 🎉 Find out more: bit.ly/4coV2rx
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Earlier this year, alumni, supporters and friends joined us in Beijing and Hong Kong to celebrate #UCL200 and the launch of our campaign #HereItWillHappen. We're getting ready for our last campaign launch event of the year in Singapore, book now 👉 bit.ly/4y8UsGu
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Join us back on campus for The Wonders 200 – a special bicentenary edition of UCL Engineering’s award-winning live theatre showcase. 📅 20 October 2026 🕖 19:00 – 20:30 📍 Bloomsbury Theatre 🎟️ Tickets: £10 (includes a complimentary drink!) Book now: bit.ly/47x1hqu
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