Old Relic, New Research: The Auto-Icon of Jeremy Bentham
A free lunchtime talk on the ongoing research examining DNA from Jeremy Bentham's mummified head and Auto-Icon.
Come along to hear @lucyvandorp.bsky.social and I talk about our new Bentham research. Join us 26th March.
@ucllccos.bsky.social @ugiatucl.bsky.social
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04.03.2026 19:29
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A black and white photo from the 1950s with a person lying down on the floor.
Come along to the upcoming Research in Focus talk with Dr Liz Bruchet illuminating mental health and disability in an art school archive. Join us on 18 March. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-i...
04.03.2026 12:04
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A group photo from the 1950s.
Dr Katie Meheux examines post-World War II reconciliation work achieved by librarians and archaeologists using materials from the @uclarchaeology.bsky.social archives. Come along to the talk on 11 March. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/insights-f...
03.03.2026 09:57
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200 years ago, UCL was founded on a radical idea: education for all.
To mark our bicentenary, the Two Centuries Here Exhibition explores UCLβs past, present, and future across our Bloomsbury campus.
The exhibition is open from 18 Feb 2026 to 31 July 2027.
#UCL200
02.03.2026 18:05
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This year's theme for Womenβs History Month is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, seeking to celebrate women's sustainability efforts. Share your book recommendations here. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/WomensHist...
02.03.2026 09:42
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People at the Student Centre. There is a curated display on the wall and a large banner with text which reads, "UCL200. Two Centuries Here.".
Students looking at the display part of the Two Centuries Here exhibition.
Visitors looking into Two Centuries Here display cases at the Octagon Gallery.
A student writing on a card in response to the question on the wall which reads, "What do you hope for the future of UCL?".
Two Centuries Here is a multi-space exhibition in the heart of central London, tracing @ucl.ac.ukβs origins and exploring 200 years of ground-breaking research, innovation, education and impact. Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/events... #UCL200
27.02.2026 15:31
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Call for Small Press in Residence 2026 | UCL UCL Special Collections
UCL Homepage
Call for applications!
We are looking for a small press to take up a temporary residency at UCL!
Β£5,000 to spend flexibly, an opportunity to work with outstanding collections & collaborate with brilliant students and staff!
blogs.ucl.ac.uk/special-coll...
27.02.2026 14:00
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In celebration of LGBT+ History Month, students and staff across @ucl.ac.uk have shared their book recommendations with us. Find out more and read through the list here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...
26.02.2026 09:44
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Students passing through the main library entrance barriers.
The entrance to the Main Library has now reopened following the completion of the bicentennial refurbishment works. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...
24.02.2026 13:08
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UCL's portico building at night.
Visitors are invited to explore @ucl.ac.ukβs ground-breaking 200-year history through an expansive new exhibition hosted in multiple spaces across the Bloomsbury campus. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-coll... #UCL200
20.02.2026 13:24
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Paul Ayris obituary
Other lives: Library leader at UCL committed to the movement for open science
Nice obituary of @ucllccos.bsky.social Pro-Vice Provost Paul Ayris by our former colleague Ben Meunier www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
12.02.2026 09:30
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UCL celebrates 200 years: A landmark year begins
Today, UCL marks 200 years since its foundation. Based in the heart of London, UCL is rooted in curiosity, tolerance and academic excellence. Throughout the year we will celebrate two centuries of lea...
π 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.
β‘οΈDiscover our exciting #UCL200 programme of events and learn how you can get involved.
11.02.2026 06:55
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Today, UCL turns 200. π For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone whoβs been part of the UCL story, hereβs to the next century. β¨
#UCL200 #LoveUCL
11.02.2026 08:04
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A variety of wasp nest specimens in a display case at the Grant Museum.
Visitors interacting with the exhibition at the Grant Museum.
Two people looking into a display case at the Grant Museum.
Two people examining the paper sculptures in the Grant Museum.
The World of Wasps exhibition recently wrapped up in the @uclgrantmuseum.bsky.social. Itβs been great sharing @ucl.ac.uk research and celebrating the importance of wasps in our ecosystem. #GMZWasps
02.02.2026 15:19
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One month to goβ¦ UCL turns 200! π
On 11 February, we kick off #UCL200 β a year of celebrations marking our radical founding in 1826 as Londonβs first university, open to all. Expect parties, exhibitions, student festivals, art, books, performances, and more.
Get ready!
@uclspeccoll.bsky.social
11.01.2026 14:08
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In memoriam: Dr Paul Ayris, BA, PhD, FRHist
Remembering Dr Paul Ayris, Pro-Vice-Provost (LCCOS).
We are shocked and saddened to share news of the death of Dr Paul Ayris, Pro-Vice-Provost (LCCOS: Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science). Paul will be hugely missed in LCCOS and beyond, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
Read our tribute: https://bit.ly/3XZKE25
19.12.2025 13:12
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UCLβs portico.
A diverse range of projects has progressed our mission in 2024-25; from curating and opening up world-class collections, to pioneering open science, and partnering with our local and global communities to address societyβs grand challenges. Read our Annual Report here: www.ucl.ac.uk/lccos/about-...
17.12.2025 09:15
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A person wearing a virtual reality headset.
We are proud to currently host the world's first exhibition centred on wasps, combining science, art and technology to reveal the secret world of these complex animals. Read more in the LCCOS Annual Report here: www.ucl.ac.uk/lccos/about-...
17.12.2025 09:13
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A visitor looking into the display cases at the Petrie Museum.
This year, we were happy to have our accreditation renewed by Arts Council England recognising excellence across governance, collections and access. Read more in the LCCOS Annual Report here: www.ucl.ac.uk/lccos/about-...
17.12.2025 09:13
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Students at the UCL Science Library.
We have demonstrated our commitment to supporting student success in 2024-25 by transforming our study spaces, prioritising diverse learning needs. Read more in the LCCOS Annual Report here: www.ucl.ac.uk/lccos/about-...
17.12.2025 09:11
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Join Professor Philip Schofield and Dr Jane Gilmour in the latest episode of Beautiful Minds as they debunk the myths around Tourette's.
Listen now: bit.ly/448WE4H
#Tourettes #BeautifulMinds
04.12.2025 15:27
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Maria Dragoi stood in the Micrarium at the Grant Museum of Zoology.
Whatβs missing from natural history collections? Maria Dragoi, @ucl.ac.uk Museum Studies alumna and current PhD candidate, discusses her research into the Grant Museumβs entomology collection and the importance of interpreting collections through a decolonial lens. www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-coll...
01.12.2025 12:40
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Words Matter Events Programme
Words Matter is a FREE multi-disciplinary exhibition showcasing the works of twelve artists who participated in a six-month knowledge exchange programme, exploring UCLβs historic role in promoting the...
Words Matter is a free multi-disciplinary exhibition that is part of Prejudice in Power. Find out more about the events programme exploring UCLβs historic role in promoting the pseudoscience of eugenics.
19.11.2025 11:13
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Why Sleep Hygiene Doesnβt Always Work, featuring Professor Dagmara Dimitriou
Professor Dagmara Dimitriou and Professor Philip Schofield take a deep dive into the strange world of sleep and the brain.
From infant dreams to nightmares, take a deep dive into the strange world of sleep and the brain with the latest episode of UCL Press Play.
Get exclusive insights from Professor Dagmara Dimitriou's two decades of research.
Listen now: uclpress.co.uk/podcast/why-...
12.11.2025 14:29
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Opening today at the @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.social, a new group art show places contemporary Sudanese voices alongside the museumβs ancient artefacts. Find out more about The Land Carries: www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-coll...
07.11.2025 09:49
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Tales for a Winterβs Night
Step into the Petrie Museum after hours for an evening of supernatural tales.
Discover stories of the supernatural penned by the @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.socialβs founder Amelia B. Edwards. Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin returns on 21 November with 'Tales for a Winterβs Night'.
05.11.2025 14:00
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Head of Petrie Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology Collections, Catriona Wilson, and Curator Dr Anna Garnett.
Listen in to a conversation addressing Flinders Petrie's complex legacy. UCL President and Provost Michael Spence meets Head of Petrie Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology Collections, Catriona Wilson, and Curator Dr Anna Garnett in the Faces of UCL podcast. faces-of-ucl.transistor.fm/episodes/epi...
03.11.2025 16:06
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π The 1st episode of Beautiful Minds, the new season of UCL Press Play, is out now!
Join Professor Philip Schofield and Dr Sarah White as they take a forensic look at the brain, and challenge outdated medical models and stereotypes of autism
Listen now: t.co/vQPLohtyDk
30.10.2025 17:52
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Screenshot of Zoom discussion with Geraldine Hunwick, Holly Smith, Sarah Aitchison, Erika Delbecque, and Christopher Cipkin on screen.
Thanks to Geraldine Hunwick, Rosaleen Williams, Holly Smith, Sarah Aitchison & Erika Delbecque @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social for speaking to #RLUKICIL on how collections can help libraries meet #EDI goals
πΊ Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
21.10.2025 10:06
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A collection of publications by Monitor Books.
@uclspeccoll.bsky.social has appointed Monitor Books as the inaugural Small Press in Residence as part of celebrations marking 60 years since UCLβs Small Press Collection was established. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...
14.10.2025 09:55
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