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UCL’s long-forgotten archive of maps reveals stories of war, science, empire and climate change, rediscovered through the eyes of a modern cartographer.

UCL Geography celebrates a record year of RGS dissertation prizes, with students excelling nationally across climate, energy, development, and social research in 2025.

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“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.

“Trump is backtracking on his previously hardline approach to China without obtaining any meaningful gains from his previous status quo, which makes him look weak and ineffective to his supporters," said Dr Michael Plouffe (UCL Political Science) on Trump’s trade deal with China.