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The @ucl.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Humanities is recognised globally for teaching & research excellence. Arts and Humanities subjects ranked 7th in world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 by subject.

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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Teaching starts today, and the Faculty of Arts & Humanities is ready for another term of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Here's to the ideas, conversations and collaborations that will shape the year ahead. 📚✨
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Professor Henry Woudhuysen and Professor Stella Bruzzi share their experiences of leading UCL Faculty of Arts & Humanities, discuss the future of the sector, and offer advice to the Class of 2026. Read more: buff.ly/XPLT8l6 #HigherEd @ucl
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🏆 UCL is ranked #1 for Liberal Arts in The Times UK University Guide 2027. Several arts and humanities subjects also placed in the UK's top 10, including Art & Design, Philosophy, Linguistics and English. Congratulations to our staff and students 👏 🔗 buff.ly/kP1j5u1
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. At @ucl.ac.uk we're tackling the global challenge of #dementia by focusing our world-leading expertise on prevention, care and cure. Explore our research stories to learn more: buff.ly/yvCKeD1 #UCLDementia
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Works of Marin Držić: Croatian Renaissance Drama in Translation 📅 8 October | 📍 Bloomsbury Theatre Studio Join us for an evening of rehearsed readings celebrating the work of Marin Držić, one of Croatia's most important Renaissance playwrights. Book now: buff.ly/tTZBGBF @uclssees.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We're delighted to see the UCL Slade School of Fine Art ranked #1 for Fine Art in The Guardian University Guide 2027. A fantastic achievement that reflects the talent and commitment of our students, staff and wider Slade community. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/pUF8VxI
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
UCL English alumnus Sir Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is earning praise for its bold reimagining of Homer’s epic. Dr Antony Makrinos (UCL Greek and Latin) reviews the film’s innovative storytelling, cinematic vision and cultural impact. Read more: buff.ly/C3vCs0M #UCL #UCLAlumni @ucl.ac.uk
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎓 WE WON! Huge congrats to Eva West (BA Icelandic, SELCS, A&H) as UCL beats RCA on #UniversityChallenge! 🏆 Eva's teammates: Coirle (IoE), Alan (Geography), Max (Political Science). Well done all! 👏 🔗 Join next year: buff.ly/Gwz3bh5 #UCL #LoveUCL #SELCS
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
As you get closer to joining us at UCL you may be thinking more about what your studying will look like? Each course at UCL is different, but to get an understanding, recent graduate Amelia shares her experience of studying and what this looks like across the academic year. buff.ly/f3v85U1
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. We're proud to highlight UCL Slade alumnus Alvaro Barrington, whose collaborations since 2019 have blended contemporary visual art with Carnival traditions. buff.ly/0aqV2Wd @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social #UCL200 #UCL
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shanah Tova to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah from UCL Arts & Humanities! Wishing all those who observe a sweet new year. ⭐ We hope you enjoy the holiday. #UCLHebrewandJewishStudies #UCL
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Still looking for somewhere to live near UCL this September? Whether you're new to UCL or returning for another year, you can book your place in UCL Accommodation right now. Make your booking via the Accommodation Portal now: buff.ly/fv6a7os @uclssees.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
What a wonderful day of celebration. We couldn’t be prouder of our graduates and all they have accomplished. 📸 Congratulations, and best wishes for everything that comes next! #UCLGrad #LoveUCL #UCL200 #UCLAlumni #UCL
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Today is all about celebrating our graduates! 🎓 A very warm welcome to our UCL Arts and Humanities graduands and to the family, friends and academics joining. Congratulations on this incredible achievement, we hope you enjoy every moment of your special day. #UCLGrad
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Tomorrow, we celebrate you! 💜 We’re excited to welcome our UCL Arts and Humanities undergraduates to their graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all our graduates. We can’t wait to cheer you on and celebrate all your hard work and success🎓#UCLGrad2026 📸 James Tye Photography
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Welcome to UCL Open Days 2026! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our campus today. Our Arts and Humanities Student Ambassadors will be based in the North Cloisters on the Bloomsbury campus, come and find us and ask all your questions! #UCLOpenDay #UCL
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A year of achievement, impact and recognition. 🌟 From global rankings and pioneering research to student success and award-winning academics, discover some of the highlights from across UCL Faculty of Arts and Humanities in 2025/26. Read more in our news story: buff.ly/kJGwINO
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join us for the Hazlitt Society Day School and Annual Lecture 2026. A full day of talks, discussion and research celebrating the work and legacy of Hazlitt, ending with the annual lecture by Stefan Uhlig on 'Hazlitt's Plain Aesthetics'. 🗓️ 19 September 📍 UCL Institute of Education buff.ly/TEjDunm
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Curious about studying on our Art and Technology BA? Join us at our UCL East studios on Friday 25 September, 2pm–4pm, for an Information Session and Tour. Book your place: buff.ly/hNCFbAw 📸 Art and Technology Conductivity Workshop, 2026 ©Slade School of Fine Art @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Translation Matters II: Short Course in Media Localisation and Accessibility If you're based in Athens, discover this specialised short course in Media Localisation and Accessibility from the British Council and UCL Centre for Translation Studies (CenTraS) Register by 3 September: buff.ly/kwzBkcA
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Student societies at UCL 🏆️ Hear from Mia Rainbird, a second-year International Social and Political Studies student, shares her experiences of trying different societies at UCL and how they helped her settle into university life. buff.ly/g0l7GkQ
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Why do a PhD in the Humanities and Social Sciences? Mie Astrup Jensen shares their journey to doctoral study at UCL Arts and Humanities, including how they secured a place on their PhD course and their advice for anyone considering postgraduate research. Read the interview: buff.ly/DiWdwUw
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🌎 Discover UCL Arts and Humanities around the world Explore the UCL Arts and Humanities International Students Hub and discover our work and connections across the globe, including China, India, Hong Kong and the USA. buff.ly/nqDi6Ok
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Starting university is exciting, but it's also normal to wonder how you'll make new friends. Classics student Arabella felt exactly the same before joining UCL. In her blog she shares her experience and advice for meeting people at university. buff.ly/GxXLTOH
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As many of you will be preparing to start a new journey at UCL soon, we wanted to share our blog from previous student Haz Altun. Haz gives you some practical tips on how to prepare for your first year at UCL. Read more: buff.ly/epIKQzj
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Discover the works of Croatian Renaissance playwright Marin Držić at UCL on 8 October. This is a rare opportunity to see Držić’s work in performance, discover tickets and book now: buff.ly/tTZBGBF @uclssees.bsky.social #MarinDrzic #RenaissanceDrama #Theatre #Translation #UCLArtsHumanities
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Congratulations to everyone who received their results last week. If you're joining us this September, welcome to UCL Arts and Humanities! 🎉 We can't wait to welcome you to our community. In the meantime, hear from our students about their experiences of studying at UCL. 🔗 buff.ly/LPATT7U
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A memorable A Level Results Day reunion ⭐️ Professor John Mullan (UCL English) met with his former student Andy Burnham, whom he taught at the University of Cambridge. They reflected on university life and opportunities for young people. Read more: buff.ly/Vvd6HR4 Photo credit: 10 Downing Street
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🎓 There's still time to join a world top 10 university for Arts and Humanities. There are still limited places available on Arts and Humanities courses, take a look at our Clearing page to find your ideal course. Apply: buff.ly/wESjqtS @ucl.ac.uk #Clearing2026 #UCLClearing #ResultsDay
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
For 200 years, UCL Arts and Humanities has helped shape how we understand culture, language, creativity and society. Hear from the students, staff and alumni who are redefining the arts and humanities for the 21st century. 🎥 Watch our faculty film and discover more about our work: buff.ly/nFJOSa0
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Taking the step to postgraduate study can be both exciting and challenging. UCL Arts and Humanities student Jingqi He, who studies the English Linguistics MA, shares her advice on preparing for postgraduate study, choosing the right course and making the transition with confidence. buff.ly/AXahag2
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
26 Writers, 26 UCL Firsts: a #UCL200 project Professor John Mullan (UCL English) chaired the project's kick-off workshop, supporting participants as they developed their ideas. We're looking forward to reading the final 26 submissions this October: buff.ly/ckbT4YX
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
UCL Arts and Humanities brings together world-leading research, education, and a community of exceptional students, staff and alumni. This short film captures what makes our faculty unique and explores the impact of the arts and humanities in the world today. 🎥 buff.ly/nFJOSa0
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
"An elegiac love letter to the YBA era" Keiran Goddard reviews Exhibition, the new novel by Dr Alex Hyde, Associate Professor at UCL SELCS, for The Guardian. 🔗 Read the review: buff.ly/SGjQJov @uclselcs.bsky.social
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Uta Staiger @ukstaiger.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Just finished teaching an experiential, site-specific & practice-informed module on & in Barcelona, for a cohort of fab UCL @artshumsucl.bsky.social students. Part of a Turing-funded suite of European city modules, it's a truly special study format. @uclnews.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Where could your postgraduate degree take you? For Lu Dong, studying at UCL led to opportunities she never expected - from serving as a Youth Delegate at the World Bank Group to gaining international experience through an internship in South Africa. buff.ly/ohmB4Bk @uclssees.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Thinking about studying at UCL Arts & Humanities? 🎓 Get a real insight into undergraduate life through our Day in the Life student blogs. Featuring stories from students studying everything from Fine Art and English to Philosophy, Languages and European Studies. ✨ buff.ly/fShyjam
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Philosophy student Mehrafarin Sayyadi Nejad is connecting students through social events, language sessions and poetry nights, supporting people to have more open conversations in challenging times. Find out more about Mehrafarin in her Faces of UCL profile. buff.ly/cikZZdM #UCL200 #FacesofUCL
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Conversations That Shape Creative Futures: The 2026 Arts and Humanities Student Success Project ✨ Read more about this year's events in a blog written by the students: buff.ly/FbxMpP9 #StudentSuccess #ArtsHumanities #CreativeCareers
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Help students become language mediators to bridge knowledge gaps 💡 Dr Mazal Oaknín, discusses how mediation, translanguaging and a class contract can develop understanding, prevent clashes and promote appreciation for diversity in multilingual classrooms. buff.ly/nNHU6ey @uclselcs.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Drawing on her own journey, Hidy Fu has transformed the experiences of UCL’s international students, supporting them from their first steps onto campus to their post-university career Find out more about Hidy in her Faces of UCL profile.https://buff.ly/hrJ1AbK @uclselcs.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Dr Xine Yao (UCL English) is featured as a speaker at the Southbank Centre's Letters to the Future Festival for the event on the Future of Education curated by bestselling author R.F. Kuang. Taking place on Saturday 19 September, find out more about this event: buff.ly/gWWtbka
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Where could a postgraduate degree take you? Our Arts and Humanities Master's and PhD graduates share their career plans, ambitions and next steps after graduation. Thinking about postgraduate study? Find out where our graduates are now: buff.ly/5EjNGBm
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What’s Next? Arts and Humanities Masters and PhD Graduates Share Their Career Plans
Join us at our recent Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony as we catch up with graduates to hear about their academic journeys, the subjects they studied, and their exciting plans for the…
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Congratulations to Professor Miriam Leonard (UCL Greek and Latin) for being appointed as a new British Academy Fellow ✨️ She is among the 92 academics who have joined the British Academy as UK Fellows, International Fellows and 2 Honorary Fellows this year. Find out more: buff.ly/on6KNXY
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
History and Spanish graduate Zoe Dahse used her time at UCL to spotlight student voices and uncover campus life, discovering skills that set her on a path towards writing and journalism. Find out more about Zoe in her #FacesofUCL profile: buff.ly/5V6NcCl @uclselcs.bsky.social
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 results highlight improvements across UCL Faculty of Arts and Humanities ✨️ We are extremely proud to have equalled or improved performance across five of seven NSS themes. Find out more about these results: buff.ly/n9JpqQR
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Looking for career inspiration? ⭐️ Recent graduate Aisha Ali shares how internships helped her explore different industries, develop valuable skills and gain confidence in her career journey. Read her blog to learn more about her experience and advice for current students: buff.ly/Dr31ZL2
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UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies @uclssees.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🔊 We are pleased to announce that we will be expanding our heritage language course provision from October 2026, with new courses in Bulgarian and Romanian offered alongside our existing Albanian course. ➡️ Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit... @artshumsucl.bsky.social
Poster for Heritage Language Courses for 2026-27: Albanian, Bulgarian & Romanian with a photo of a student working on a laptop, sitting in front of UCL Portico. Photo credit: Mat Wright.
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UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies @uclssees.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to @ramonagonczol.bsky.social, a recognised advocate for Romanian language education and bilingualism, whose expertise features in ACORDUK’s landmark report on the Romanian diaspora, launched at the UK Parliament. ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit... @artshumsucl.bsky.social
Ramona Gonczol at UK ParliamentRamona Gonczol at UK Parliament with AmbassadorsRamona Gonczol presenting at Romanian Consulate General in London.ACORDUK group.
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UCL Arts and Humanities @artshumsucl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
UCL English alumnus Steven Knight CBE is a screenwriter, producer, and director for film and television, best known for his widely acclaimed, genre-defining period crime drama Peaky Blinders. Find out more about Steven in his #FacesofUCL profile: buff.ly/K7IgS51 #UCL200
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