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Congratulations to Dr Marco Cappelluti...
Congratulations to Dr Marco Cappelluti...

Congratulations to Dr Marco Cappelluti...

... on passing his viva with his dissertation

14 Aug 2026

Three Senior Promotions in the UCL Social Data Institute
Three Senior Promotions in the UCL Social Data Institute

Three Senior Promotions in the UCL Social Data Institute

Congratulations to all of our team who received Senior Promotions this year!

11 Aug 2026

Beno Rothenberg Memorial Lecture 2026: From Mine to Masterpiece
Beno Rothenberg Memorial Lecture 2026: From Mine to Masterpiece

Beno Rothenberg Memorial Lecture 2026: From Mine to Masterpiece

Booking is now open for this year's Beno Rothenberg Memorial Lecture, which will be held at the UCL Institute of Archaeology on 7 October 2026.

10 Aug 2026

In the media

Latest developments in Ukraine: overnight Russian attacks near Kiev
Latest developments in Ukraine: overnight Russian attacks near Kiev

Latest developments in Ukraine: overnight Russian attacks near Kiev

Dr Michal Ovadek (UCL Political Science) spoke on BBC World Service radio about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

11 Aug 2026

Marine heatwaves strike as climate change plays out 'in front of our eyes'
Marine heatwaves strike as climate change plays out 'in front of our eyes'

Marine heatwaves strike as climate change plays out 'in front of our eyes'

"Despite us screaming 'fire!' loudly for over 30 years we are still acting too slowly to save countless lives and livelihoods both in the UK and around the world," said Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) as global sea temperatures reached a record high in July.

10 Aug 2026

Does the US have the firepower to match its rhetoric?
Does the US have the firepower to match its rhetoric?

Does the US have the firepower to match its rhetoric?

“The US has ample capabilities to continue the war in the Gulf in the near term, but if there is another confrontation somewhere else in the world it may not be well-positioned to take up another offensive,” said Dr Julie Norman (UCL Department of Political Science).

05 Aug 2026