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UCL200
UCL’s Bicentenary
In 1826, UCL was founded as London’s very first university. On 11th February – on the same date the deeds for UCL were signed two centuries ago – we marked our 200th anniversary and the beginning of a year of celebration!
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Who we are
Find out about UCL, our values and beliefs, our history and key facts and figures.
Excellence and impact
UCL is one of the world’s top universities, with broad disciplinary excellence in research, innovation, education and impact.
Leadership and governance
Find out about our strategy and how UCL's leadership, organisational structure and governance empower its delivery.
Our people
At UCL we are proud of our diverse community of staff and students – a community enriched by the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
Campuses and facilities
UCL sits at the heart of one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Find out about our central and east London locations, how to find and visit us, and spaces for hire.
Sustainability
UCL has been a leader in sustainability for over a decade, making bold commitments to carbon reduction, promoting a circular economy and embedding sustainability into our education and research.
Social and civic responsibility
UCL is committed to social and civic responsibility through its teaching, research, recruitment, engagement activities and campaigns.
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QS World University Rankings 2026#2 for Research Power
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Opinion: Silence is not golden when it comes to science and AI
Writing for Financial Times, Geraint Rees UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) describes how, while AI has benefits to society and academia, it is also narrowing scientific research, potentially limiting future scientific breakthroughs.
13 Mar 2026
Opinion: What you study in school shapes your voting choices in adulthood
Political preferences are shaped by the subjects pupils study at school, explains Dr Roland Kappe (UCL Political Science) in an article for The Conversation. He outlines his longitudinal research which tracked adolescents' political views as they developed into adulthood.
13 Mar 2026
‘Google Earth’ for human organs made available online
A new open-access 3D portal that allows users to explore human organs in unprecedented detail, from the whole organ to individual cells, has been launched by an international team led by UCL scientists.
12 Mar 2026
