The Department of Science and Technology Studies, UCL is an interdisciplinary centre for the integrated study of science's history, philosophy, sociology, communication and policy, located in the heart of London. Founded in 1921. Award winning for teaching and research, plus for our public engagement programme. Rated as outstanding by students at every level.

At UCL, the academic mission is paramount. Our ambition is to achieve the highest standards in our teaching and research.

Join us for BSc, MSc, and PhD study.

Staff books include:

Gregory - Plato's Philosophy of Science
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STS Research

This page provides information on research programmes within the department.

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Research concentrations

History and Philosophy of Science Contemporary Science and Society
Philosophy of Science Science Policy, Governance, and Ethics
History of Science Science Communication, Engagement, and Evaluation
Integrated History and Philosophy of Science
Sociology of Science and Technology
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Research ethics

STS prides itself on fully complying with all appropriate policies and procedures regarding research ethics, conduct, and data protection.

  • our ethics guidance (link)

Community activities

  • our research seminars (link)
  • our conferences and workshops (link)
  • our reading groups (link)
  • our publications (link)
  • STS staff websites (link)
  • STS Observatory blog (link)

Academic journals

STS is home to a world-class academic journal:

  • British Journal for the History of Science
    Agar, Jon (editor)
  • STS Occasional Papers series (link)

STS staff also serve on editorial boards for many other journals. 

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