A graphic with "Happy Vaisakhi" text on the left. On the right, there is an illustration of a traditional drum surrounded by colorful flowers. The top right corner features the UCL 200 logo.
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating!
The image contains the text "Happy Orthodox Easter" and the logo "UCL 200" in the top right corner. A stylized cross and three decorative Easter eggs, each with different patterns, are on the right side. The background is a light purple color with abstract horizontal stripes in shades of purple on the left.
Happy Orthodox Easter
A graphic with "Happy Easter" written on the left. To the right, there are three decorative eggs and a large cross, all in shades of blue, purple, and white. The top right corner displays the "UCL 200" logo.
Wishing everybody a very happy Easter!
A graphic with a purple background featuring a blue wine glass with a Star of David, a white egg, and a green herb. A small bone sits beside the items. The text reads "Happy Passover." The upper right corner displays "UCL 200.
Have a happy Passover!
A city street scene with several people walking along the sidewalk. On the right, there's a tall, red-brick building with banners for the London School of Economics. Adjacent is a modern glass and stone structure. The sky is cloudy, and the atmosphere appears lively.
UCL will be closed from 5:30pm on Wednesday 1 April to 9:00am on Wednesday 8 April, with some study spaces remaining open for students who need them.
🔗Details: https://bit.ly/4sCHS0c
♻️ Switch off before you leave! Support Easter Switch Off 2026 Campaign! https://bit.ly/47xk9pV
Biodiversity shapes life on Earth - and it’s disappearing fast. Why does it matter, what’s driving the losses, and how can we turn things around? Watch our new film to hear from UCL experts tracking biodiversity change, building innovative tools, and driving nature‑positive solutions. bit.ly/4aNfrGA
The earliest genetic evidence for the existence of dogs, dating to about 15,800 years ago – more than 5,000 years earlier than previously thought – has been identified by a team of researchers including archaeologists from @uclarchaeology.bsky.social.
A person sits in the UCL Flaxman gallery. Text reads, "12 subjects in the global top 10. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026." UCL logo is displayed.
UCL is now ranked in the top 10 globally in 12 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with @ioe.bsky.social and @thebartlettucl.bsky.social topping the ranks in Education, and Architecture & Built Environment.👏 Read more: https://bit.ly/3PHDsGJ
A festive illustration celebrating Nowrooz, featuring decorative elements such as a purple bow on green wheat, colored eggs, and an onion. The text reads "Eid-e Nowrooz Mobarak." The "UCL 200" logo is in the upper right corner.
Eid-e Nowrooz Mobarak to everyone celebrating
Eid Mubarak purple coloured graphic with stylized minarets and crescent moon. UCL 200 logo in the top right corner.
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today!
Join us for our next Disagreeing Well event, bringing together leading voices with differing perspectives to explore: What does reckoning with the British imperial past involve in 2026?
📅 13 May, 6-7:45pm, Bloomsbury Theatre
🔗 Book tickets and more info:
https://bit.ly/3N9LXtx
Three people walking outdoors near a tree, smiling and appearing cheerful. One person is wearing a beanie, another a bright green coat, and the third has a scarf and glasses. The "UCL" logo and text "Open Days 2026" are visible.
Thinking about studying at UCL? 👀
Join our Undergraduate Virtual Open Days and learn about admissions, funding, accommodation and student life.
👉 Book your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospective-studen...
#UCL #OpenDays #London
Today marks the start of #BrainAwarenessWeek, a global celebration of breakthroughs in brain research.
Discover how the @uclbrainscience.bsky.social is transforming our understanding of the brain here: https://tinyurl.com/43cmwwjr
#UCLBrainSciences #BAW2026
A student is working on a laptop in a modern study space at UCL East.. Several individuals are in the background, also focused on their laptops. Gaia globe installation is suspended from the ceiling, displaying a view of Earth.
Undergraduate Virtual Open Days bookings are live! ✨
Join our online events for practical guidance on applying for undergraduate study, funding and scholarships, accommodation, and student life at UCL.
🔗 Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospective-studen...
🔊 Prof @drkevinfong.bsky.social @uclengineering.bsky.social presents The Artificial Human in front of a live audience at @ucl.ac.uk.
As UCL marks 200 years, they ask whether AI is the future of learning and how we can make the most of what it has to offer.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
200 years ago, UCL was founded on a radical idea: education for all.
To mark our bicentenary, the Two Centuries Here Exhibition explores UCL’s past, present, and future across our Bloomsbury campus.
The exhibition is open from 18 Feb 2026 to 31 July 2027.
#UCL200
UCL was built by rule-breakers. 🌈
In this short film, meet the LGBTQ+ figures who challenged norms and helped shape 200 years of UCL history.
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4003U0h
#UCL200 #LGBTQHistory #UniversityLife #FacesOfUCL
Text reads Ramadan Mubarak next to a graphic of a lit lantern (fanoos)
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating ☪️
Stylised illustration of a horse with the text ‘Happy Year of the Horse’ on a yellow background.
Wishing everyone who is celebrating a Happy Year of the Horse 🏮
UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence sends warm wishes to our students, staff, alumni, partners and friends celebrating the Year of the Horse. 🏮
#LoveUCL #YearOfTheHorse
A silhouetted person holding an umbrella faces a brightly illuminated building of University College London, during a light display at night. Other people with umbrellas can be seen around.
A nighttime scene at the UCL (University College London) building, illuminated with artistic light projections on its neoclassical facade. Crowds with umbrellas are gathered, observing the light show. Bright spotlights enhance the effect, with the building's columns prominently visible.
Two individuals in elaborate costumes hold umbrellas in a night time setting. In the background, there is a well-lit building of University College London (UCL). The scene is vibrant with colourful lighting and features rain creating a lively atmosphere.
A group of three individuals dressed in vintage attire stand under an umbrella. They are outdoors at night, and a grand building is illuminated in the background.
UCL Illuminated - 200 years in light ✨
Last night, the Wilkins Building became a living canvas as UCL marked its bicentenary with a breathtaking projection and sound show.
Here’s a glimpse of that night.
📸: Emma Wang Ko
#UCL200 #UCLIlluminated
Professor Waseem Qasim being interviewed by BBC News's medical editor Fergus Walsh in December 2025.
Professor Waseem Qasim and patient Alyssa Tapley were jointly named on the #TIME100Health list for pioneering the world’s first base‑editing treatment for previously untreatable T‑ALL blood cancer.
A huge milestone for UCL and @greatormondst.bsky.social
Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...
💜 Today, @ucl.ac.uk marks 200 years since its foundation.
Throughout 2026, we will celebrate two centuries of learning and innovation and share those achievements with our global community.
➡️Discover our exciting #UCL200 programme of events and learn how you can get involved.
Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨
#UCL200 #LoveUCL
A large group of people standing in a lecture hall, smiling at the camera. The room has blue seats and a modern ceiling with circular lights.
A study between UCL and INT, funded by Children with Cancer UK, has compared how far childhood cancers have progressed at diagnosis, using a method that finally makes data comparable across countries.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/feb/early-diag...
Two people wearing lab coats and safety goggles work in a laboratory. One is using a pipette, while the other observes. The lab is filled with equipment and supplies, and they appear focused on their scientific task.
A person is crafting at a table in a workshop, focusing on crafting an object with clay. Shelves filled with various items are in the background, and there are papers and tools scattered around the workspace.
A group of people in a tech lab watch a demonstration of the Boston Dynamics Spot robot. The yellow, dog-like robotic device stands in the foreground. One person gestures animatedly, engaging the group. Various equipment and containers are visible in the background.
A group of people is gathered around a table with a colorful textile displayed on it. The room appears to be an exhibition or display space, with various artifacts and informational panels visible in the background. The group is focused on the textile, and there are mannequin hands and other items nearby.
Just 1 week until UCL turns 200! Two centuries shaping the future, and we are only getting started. What do you hope UCL achieves in the next 200 years?
Progress Pride flag with horizontal stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. On the left, a chevron in white, pink, light blue, brown, and black with a yellow triangle and purple circle.
February is LGBT+ History Month and UCL is celebrating the rich histories, achievements and everyday impact of LGBTQ+ communities.
Read the full roundup and find events, book recommendations and ways to get involved here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/jan/lgbt-histo...
A student sat in the UCL Flaxman gallery
two students on Santander bikes outside UCL East Marshgate building
A birds eye view of students sat on the stairs at UCL's Student Centre
A group of students smiling on the roof of a building with the UCL dome in the background
2 weeks to go until UCL turns 200! ✨
We all have that one spot at UCL that feels iconic - whether it’s the Portico, the Student Centre, or your favourite study nook.
Tell us: What’s your most iconic UCL place? Let us know in the comments
Text reads: UCL ranked #3 in Europe. QS World University Rankings Europe 2026.
UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LHcuxz
Night view of the façade of University College London, illuminated with purple lights.
Today, 27th of January, marks Holocaust Memorial Day.
This year’s theme, "Bridging generations", highlights the importance of preserving memory and passing on the lessons of the Holocaust.
Explore resources and ways to engage with Holocaust education throughout the week: https://bit.ly/4k1rfaU
