Announcements

Lewis's Building reopened with new facilities

Neil D Rodger — 2011-06-09T10:39:28Z

UCL President & Provost Malcolm Grant has officially reopened the Lewis's Building.

24 hour library opening

Neil D Rodger — 2011-04-11T10:10:17Z

UCL Library Services will be offering 24 hour opening of the Main and Science Libraries in the pre-exam period, from 27 April to 10 June.

Memorial Event for Dr Bruce MacGillivray

Neil D Rodger — 2011-04-01T16:03:49Z

The Royal Free Hospital is holding a memorial event for Dr Bruce MacGillivray, former Dean of the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine (1975 -1989).

Applications open for E-Learning Development Grant funding

Lara J Carim — 2011-03-29T10:47:36Z

UCL teaching staff can now apply for E-Learning Development Grants (ELDGs), which are administered by the UCL Learning Technology Support Service (LTSS).

Undergraduate tuition fees for 2012/13 onwards

Ruth Metcalfe — 2011-03-25T09:50:08Z

UCL Council has endorsed the recommendation of the university’s Finance Committee to set the tuition fee payable (from earned income after graduation) by home and EU students for 2012 entry for all of its undergraduate programmes at £9,000.

Buy Art for Japan

Neil D Rodger — 2011-03-22T16:47:53Z

The UCL Slade School of Fine Art is holding an event entitled 'Buy Art for Japan' to raise money for victims of the recent disaster in the country. A ticket will cost £20 and every ticket will purchase a piece of art.

The Japan situation: UCL symposium and fundraiser

Neil D Rodger — 2011-03-18T15:45:47Z

UCL is holding a symposium on the current situation in Japan. It will take place on March 22 at 4.20pm in the JZ Young Lecture Theatre.

UCL and Libya

Clare S Ryan — 2011-03-16T15:09:06Z

There has been intense media scrutiny of UK universities’ links with Libya, in the light of the current situation in the country. UCL has no significant institutional involvement with Libya. There has been some academic interaction with the country, and details of two projects are set out below.

UCL academics support Libyan doctors

Clare S Ryan — 2011-03-11T12:29:21Z

There has been a lot of interest in the past week in UK universities’ involvement in Libya. Although UCL has no institutionally signficant links with Libya, a group of academics from UCL’s Division of Medical Education have been working on a humanitarian project in the country.

Christchurch earthquake seminar on 2 March 2011

Lara J Carim — 2011-02-25T14:36:06Z

In response to the Christchurch earthquake, a seminar ‘Understanding Earthquakes’ will be held on Wednesday 2 March, 5–6pm in the Wilkins Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre.

Brighten up your walls: UCL Picture club meeting – 22 February

Neil D Rodger — 2011-02-17T15:30:46Z

Members of UCL staff are invited to join the UCL Picture Club.

New public engagement funding now available

Neil D Rodger — 2011-02-14T15:20:23Z

The UCL Public Engagement Unit has new Beacon Bursaries funding available for projects that bring the public and the UCL community together.

EU Commissioner for Research, Innovation & Science visits UCL

Nicholas W Tyndale — 2011-02-10T17:03:26Z

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, the European Union Commissioner for Research, Innovation & Science made an official visit to UCL on 7 February 2011.

UCL Special Collections: temporary relocation

Neil D Rodger — 2011-02-10T16:12:56Z

UCL Special Collections is relocating to temporary premises during the summer of 2011.

Opticon1826 submissions invited

Neil D Rodger — 2011-01-20T10:45:11Z

The editors of UCL’s academic review, Opticon1826, are inviting submissions for publication in the 2011 Spring issue.

New Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Lara J Carim — 2011-01-14T08:52:29Z

Mrs Lori Manders has been appointed Director of Development and Alumni Relations at UCL, with effect from 1 February 2011.

Listen: Celebrating student scholarships

Rachel Lister — 2010-12-13T16:47:05Z

On 14 December 2010, UCL’s newest scholarship recipients attended the annual scholarship awards reception to celebrate their achievement with fellow students, sponsors and academics.

Sophia magazine: fifth issue available

Neil D Rodger — 2010-12-10T16:30:31Z

The fifth issue of Sophia Magazine is available to download now.

Three British Academy awards for UCL academics

Neil D Rodger — 2010-12-03T17:28:51Z

UCL academics have won three British Academy awards.

New Director of Human Resources

Lara J Carim — 2010-11-24T12:19:14Z

Mr Nigel Waugh has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at UCL, with effect from 17 January 2011.

Sainsbury Wellcome Centre: Interim Director Appointed

Ruth Metcalfe — 2010-11-16T15:13:22Z

UCL is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor John O'Keefe as Interim Director of the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre.

UCL/City & Islington partnership celebration

Lara J Carim — 2010-11-17T10:40:00Z

All staff are warmly invited to attend a celebration of the UCL/City & Islington partnership on 22 November.

Three UCL experts among Leverhulme prize winners

Neil D Rodger — 2010-11-16T11:53:41Z

Three UCL academics are amongst the 2010 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners.

UCL public health expert appointed to Wellcome Trust Board of Governors

David R Weston — 2010-11-10T15:31:23Z

The Wellcome Trust today (10 November) announces the appointment of UCL’s Professor Anne Johnson to its Board of Governors.

Provost reappointed UK Business Ambassador

Lara J Carim — 2010-11-10T08:55:41Z

UCL President and Provost Professor Malcolm Grant has been appointed one of the Government’s new Business Ambassadors.