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Institute of Archaeology and Archaeology South-East recognised with three UCL Sustainability Awards
Institute of Archaeology and Archaeology South-East recognised with three UCL Sustainability Awards

Institute of Archaeology and Archaeology South-East recognised with three UCL Sustainability Awards

The awards ceremony took place earlier this month, where IoA and ASE staff were both in attendance.

31 Jul 2026

ASE achieves Green Impact Bronze at UCL Sustainability Awards
ASE achieves Green Impact Bronze at UCL Sustainability Awards

ASE achieves Green Impact Bronze at UCL Sustainability Awards

The award is one of three achieved by the UCL Institute of Archaeology and recognises our efforts in working towards sustainability.

31 Jul 2026

Plotting for Freedom: New book by Chloe L. Ireton
Plotting for Freedom: New book by Chloe L. Ireton

Plotting for Freedom: New book by Chloe L. Ireton

Congratulations to Dr Chloe Ireton, Associate Professor in the History of the Iberian World, 1500–1800, on the forthcoming publication of Plotting for Freedom in November 2026.

30 Jul 2026

In the media

Caution urged over blanket roll-out of AI to staff and students
Caution urged over blanket roll-out of AI to staff and students

Caution urged over blanket roll-out of AI to staff and students

Director of UCL Knowledge Lab Professor Kaśka Porayska-Pomsta (UCL Institute of Education) said universities had both “moved too quickly and at the same time not quickly enough” when it comes to AI.

30 Jul 2026

Three-year project into ancient land begins
Three-year project into ancient land begins

Three-year project into ancient land begins

Dr Matt Pope (UCL Institute of Archaeology) said the project would "help to unlock Jersey's full story" while exploring the neighbourhood of "one of Europe's most spectacular prehistoric monuments, La Hougue Bie".

28 Jul 2026

UCL Policy Lab Director comments on Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister
UCL Policy Lab Director comments on Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister

UCL Policy Lab Director comments on Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister

Director of UCL Policy Lab Professor Marc Stears (UCL Political Science) speaks on Times Radio about Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister and how his social care plans could bring down his government.

28 Jul 2026