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Veronica Vazquez Lopez (UCL Institute of Archaeology) is part of an international team involved in the discovery of a significant ceremonial site in southeastern Mexico.

Funded PhD studentship projects are offered by the UCL Institute of Archaeology as part of the new TREES Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) programme. The deadline for applications is 17 December 2025

Congratulations to Berry Pillot de Chenecey on being awarded the Pollard Prize 2025 by the Institute of Historical Research in recognition of her exceptional research and presentation.

“It means that political actors connect and potentially reach lots of people. And most importantly it is blurring entertainment and politics,” said Emma Connolly (UCL Political Science) on the power of TikTok in modern politics.

“Government shutdowns tend to reinforce the sense that Washington is broken--and while both sides may take heat, the president typically bears the brunt of the blame,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) on why President Trump’s approval ratings have dipped.

“I think they were told by the government and possibly worked out for themselves that certainly the media hue and cry was not going to let up,” said Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Political Science) on King Charles’ move to strip the former Prince Andrew of his royal titles.