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    UCL
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    Jan 7, 2021
    We are today issuing a public apology for UCL’s history and legacy of eugenics. UCL played a fundamental role in the development, propagation and legitimisation of eugenics. We deeply regret this and apologise. ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/jan/…
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    UCL
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    Sep 15, 2023
    We are delighted to share that UCL has been awarded the University of the Year 2024 by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide! 🎊 Read more ➡️ ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/sep/… @thetimes #GoodUniGuide #LoveUCL
    A rectangular graphic that has a plain burgundy background on the left half, which has the white UCL logo towards the top of the left-hand corner. The bottom of this half of the graphic has right-aligned text which reads 'University of the Year' followed by '2024' underneath it. The second half has an image of UCL's Portico with students walking towards it, the blue Good Uni badge is in the right-hand corner
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    UCL
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    Jun 8, 2021
    UCL has been ranked 8th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022! ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/jun/… @TopUnis @worlduniranking #QSWUR
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    UCL
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    Apr 12, 2022
    Unfortunately we're not hosting a quarter final tomorrow but we're definitely in the Champions League for research and education😉
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    Manchester City
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    Apr 12, 2022
    𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🎙 Tune in to @PepTeam's press conference ahead of tomorrow's @ucl quarter-final with Atletico Madrid, live on our official app! 📲 ⬇️ WATCH ⬇️
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    UCL
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    Apr 8, 2024
    We’re so proud of Team UCL for making it to the finals of #UniversityChallenge. It wasn’t to be in the end, but to make it this far is such an incredible feat. 3 cheers for James Hall, Ali Izzatdust, Tayana Sawh and Jacob Finlay - we can’t wait to see what you do next 👏💜
    Team UCL on the set of University Challenge (final) - from left to right: James Hall, Ali Izzatdust, Tayana Sawh and Jacob Finlay
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    UCL
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    Jun 2, 2020
    Appalling recent events in the US have shone a clear light on racialised inequality & injustice. Any form of discrimination anywhere is opposed to our values. We stand in solidarity with our Black & racially minoritised students & staff. #BlackLivesMatter
    UCL stands in support of our Black, Asian and minority ethnic
    From ucl.ac.uk
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    UCL
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    Jun 8, 2022
    UCL has been ranked 8th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023! ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/jun/…
    The portico of UCL's Wilkins Building with text overlaid saying "Eighth in the world. QS World University Rankings 2023."
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    UCL
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    Jan 21, 2021
    Please welcome our newest student @BernieSanders
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    UCL Institute of Education
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    Jan 21, 2021
    okay fine the people have spoken
    A photo composite of US Senator Bernie Sanders at the presidential inauguration and the UCL Institute of Education building.
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    UCL
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    Jan 25, 2021
    Almost 50 years ago, UCL @School_Pharmacy Emeritus Professor Gregory Gregoriadis discovered that encasing vaccines in fat droplets could help their efficacy. Yesterday he received his first dose of the Pfizer #COVID19 vaccine which uses similar technology:
    How a London scientist laid the foundations for Covid vaccine 50 years ago
    From independent.co.uk
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    UCL
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    Oct 30, 2017
    Good luck to #UCL student Kasim Ali who is running 7 marathons in 7 days to raise money for a #Grenfell scholarship. bit.ly/2lpukrG
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    UCL
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    Jun 4, 2024
    UCL has been ranked 9th best university in the world for the second year in a row, in the 2025 QS World University Rankings! 👏 #QSWUR @worlduniranking ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/jun/…
    The portico of UCL's Wilkins Building and text saying "9th in the world. QS World Rankings by Subject 2025."
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    UCL
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    Jun 28, 2023
    UCL is ranked among the top 10 universities worldwide for the 12th year running, in the 2024 QS World University Rankings! 👏 #QSWUR @worlduniranking ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jun/…
    The portico of UCL's Wilkins Building with text overlaid saying "9th in the world. QS World Rankings by Subject 2024. ucl.ac.uk/news"
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    UCL
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    Feb 9, 2023
    Prime Minister @RishiSunak made a surprise visit to @TheUnionUCL today to help our students pack clothes, blankets, tents and baby food, that are being put together in support of the Turkey-Syria earthquake relief effort. @10DowningStreet
    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surrounded by UCL students smiling
    Prime Minister packing boxes with students
    Prime Minister talking to students in a room full of boxes
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    UCL
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    Jul 18, 2018
    "A part-time PhD is a perfect retirement project – and UCL's History department is a truly excellent place to do it." Congratulations to Roderick White of @UCLHistory on receiving his PhD at age 79, proving you're never too old to go to university!