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UCL’s Bicentenary
In 1826, UCL was founded as London’s very first university. On 11th February, we marked our 200th anniversary and the beginning of a year of celebration. Join in our events and activities!
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UCL professors honoured as new British Academy Fellows
Three UCL academics have been appointed as Fellows of the British Academy, in recognition of their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
17 Jul 2026
Solar windows could harvest energy from sun and indoor light
Semi-transparent solar cells that could be added to windows to efficiently harvest energy from indoor light as well as the sun have been developed by an international team led by UCL researchers.
17 Jul 2026
Comment: Venezuela earthquakes create opening for military’s return to public life
Writing in The Conversation, Pablo Uchoa (UCL Institute of the Americas) explains that the military’s prominence in Venezuela's recovery effort raises questions about what comes next.
17 Jul 2026
