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Future / Past: Decoding Society — Archaeology and Geography Talks at UCL Institute of Archaeology
Future / Past: Decoding Society — Archaeology and Geography Talks at UCL Institute of Archaeology

Future / Past: Decoding Society — Archaeology and Geography Talks at UCL Institute of Archaeology

Join the UCL Institute of Archaeology for a free evening of TED-style talks exploring how archaeology and geography help decode society, followed by Q&A and refreshments.

26 Feb 2026

Job Vacancy: Lecturer (Teaching) in Archaeology and Anthropology
Job Vacancy: Lecturer (Teaching) in Archaeology and Anthropology

Job Vacancy: Lecturer (Teaching) in Archaeology and Anthropology

The UCL Institute of Archaeology currently has a vacancy for a Lecturer (Teaching) in Archaeology and Anthropology (Ref.: B03-02939).

26 Feb 2026

Modern Peru: A New History reviewed in Times Literary Supplement
Modern Peru: A New History reviewed in Times Literary Supplement

Modern Peru: A New History reviewed in Times Literary Supplement

Modern Peru: A New History, edited by Professors Paulo Drinot and Alberto Vergara, has been reviewed in the Times Literary Supplement.

26 Feb 2026

In the media

Scotland needs mechanism to trigger independence referendum - Holyrood report
Scotland needs mechanism to trigger independence referendum - Holyrood report

Scotland needs mechanism to trigger independence referendum - Holyrood report

“It is the UK electorate that chooses those with the power to trigger a referendum, whereas the electorate whose wishes are to be respected is that of Scotland,” said Professor Alan Renwick (UCL Constitution Unit), discussing how Scotland could trigger another referendum.

27 Feb 2026

Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem
Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem

Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem

"Space debris is starting to undo the progress with the ozone hole," said Professor Eloise Marais (UCL Geography) on how space debris could potentially accelerate global warming.

26 Feb 2026

The constitutional showdown that could finish Keir Starmer
The constitutional showdown that could finish Keir Starmer

The constitutional showdown that could finish Keir Starmer

"Parliament will feel constrained not to prejudice the police investigation, nor any subsequent trial if there is one. That is self-restraint by Parliament, observing the contempt and sub judice rules," said Dr Robert Hazell (UCL Constitution Unit) in light of Mandelson's arrest.

25 Feb 2026