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AHRC award for project on manufacturing, trade and economy of the Roman Empire
Rhiannon Stevens (UCL Institute of Archaeology) is part of a collaborative team awarded AHRC funding to undertake new research into the leather economy of the Roman Empire.
15 Dec 2025
British discovery shows earliest evidence of humans making fire
A collaborative archaeological team, including UCL researchers, has found the earliest evidence of early humans intentionally making fire, nearly 350,000 years earlier than previously thought.
11 Dec 2025
Sandra Rodríguez Castañeda awarded the FORD-LASA Special Projects 2026 grant
The collaborative project, Reproductive Justice in Latin America, connects feminist scholars across regions to advance research and dialogue on reproductive rights and social justice.
10 Dec 2025
In the media
Republicans are increasingly standing up to Trump
“Trump typically depicts his opponents as far-left lunatics. But lately, he should be looking in his own backyard,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) on certain Republicans breaking away from President Trump’s political agenda.
15 Dec 2025
Amid a satellite boom, scientists warn of emissions risks
“Both of these processes are producing pollutants that are being injected into just about every layer of the atmosphere,” said Professor Eloise Marais (UCL Geography) on the pollution caused by rocket fuels and satellites.
15 Dec 2025
President of Peace? How Trump’s claim to have ended eight wars unravelled
“Without the clear pathways, guarantees and oversight of the next steps, it leaves huge gaps in the system. Basically, what you’ve done is press the pause button, and not the stop button,” said Dr Melanie Garson (UCL Political Science) on President Trump’s peace claims.
15 Dec 2025