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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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Analysis: Experts assess the nation’s changing wellbeing
Writing in The Conversation, Soazig Clifton (UCL Institute for Global Health) explains how sexual behaviour in Britain has changed over the last 25 years.
14 Aug 2026
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar announced as new CEO of global pandemic body
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar, UCL’s Vice-Provost (Health), will become the new CEO of CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, the leading global partnership for pandemic preparedness.
14 Aug 2026
New study brings hope for children with rare life threatening kidney disease
Research pioneered by the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health has given new hope for children experiencing serious and life threatening genetic kidney diseases.
14 Aug 2026
