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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 learning and innovation and share those achievements with our global community.

The global UCL community of students, staff, alumni, partners and supporters will propel the university into its third century of impact and life-changing education

Renowned artist Professor Dame Sonia Boyce RA will create a lasting testament to UCL’s past, present and future, as a special public art programme for UCL’s bicentenary is announced.

Researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have developed the first-ever lab-grown mini-stomach that contains the key components of the full-sized human organ.

Yeast left over from brewing beer can be transformed into edible ‘scaffolds’ for cultivated meat – sometimes known as lab-grown meat – which could offer a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to current methods, according to a new study from UCL researchers.

A groundbreaking new treatment using genome-edited immune cells, developed by scientists at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), has shown promising results in helping children and adults fight a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.

Professor Sir Richard Catlow (UCL Chemistry) has been recognised by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his outstanding diplomatic efforts in the field of science.

Dr Paola Pinilla (Mullard Space Science Laboratory) and Dr Michael Booth (UCL Chemistry) are among nine finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.

Five UCL academics have received over £2.7 million in Wellcome Early Career Awards to support a diverse range of innovative research projects, spanning history, medical AI, neural tracking and electron microscopy.