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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Becoming a Novelist in Post-Brexit Britain 23 June 5:30pm 4 novels offer a compelling insight into recent Italian migration to the UK. They prompt reflections on language, memory, social & cultural privilege, and on how 'home' can be reimagined in contemporary Britain. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Becoming a Novelist in Post-Brexit Britain

Four Italian Women on Writing, Identity and the Contemporary Novel.

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UCL Institute of Advanced Studies @ucl-ias.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

IAS Book Launch: The Cambridge Urban History of Europe 27 March 6:15pm From pre-historic roots to today, with 100+ essays from experts across disciplines & countries, it provides a contemporary analysis of current issues & sheds new light on often ignored regions. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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IAS Book Launch: The Cambridge Urban History of Europe

We are pleased to host the international launch of this three-volume urban history of Europe - from ancient to contemporary times - and to welcome the editors and many of the contributors.

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UCL Institute of Advanced Studies @ucl-ias.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that the UCL Faculties of Social & Historical Sciences and Arts & Humanities have decided to close the IAS. We will close our doors forever on 31 July 2026. Follow the link to leave thoughts, comments, memories 💗 www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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All good things come to an end

It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that the UCL Faculties of Social & Historical Sciences and Arts & Humanities have decided to close the IAS on 31 July 2026.

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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Happy 200th anniversary UCL! In 1826 UCL was founded as the self-styled 'University of London'.

Drawing of UCL's portico, from its founding in 1826

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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Looking at Britain through health and healthcare: changes and challenges 12 Feb 5:30pm A panel of experts discuss the most urgent health issues facing Britain today, and how our understanding of health and healthcare is changing in the contemporary landscape. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Looking at Britain through health and healthcare: changes and challenges

The event brings together a panel of experts in the field of healthcare in modern Britain to discuss the most urgent health issues facing Britain today, and how our understanding of health and healthc...

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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

How is the royal family (and its finances) scrutinised by parliament? By the government? By the media? On 26 February, join Valentine Low, Helle Krunke and David Torrance at our free, online event to discuss whether the monarchy is sufficiently accountable. Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....

The Constitution Unit. Is the monarchy sufficiently accountable? 26 February 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm. Valentine Low (Former royal correspondent for The Times and author of Power and the Palace). Prof Helle Krunke (Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Copenhagen). Dr David Torrance (Research specialist at the House of Commons Library).

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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

⏰Still time to register! Cricket, Imperial Culture and the Remaking of Postwar England 10 Nov, 5:30pm-7pm Dr Michael Collins @uclhistory.bsky.social will re-consider the postwar history of the ‘Windrush Generation’ and how cricket 'remade' postwar England. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Cricket, Imperial Culture and the Remaking of Postwar England

This session with Dr Michael Collins (UCL History) will re-consider the postwar history of the ‘Windrush Generation’ and how cricket 'remade' postwar England.

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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Cricket, Imperial Culture and the Remaking of Postwar England 10 November 2025, 5:30pm-7pm This session with Dr Michael Collins @uclhistory.bsky.social will re-consider the postwar history of the ‘Windrush Generation’ and how cricket 'remade' postwar England. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Cricket, Imperial Culture and the Remaking of Postwar England

This session with Dr Michael Collins (UCL History) will re-consider the postwar history of the ‘Windrush Generation’ and how cricket 'remade' postwar England.

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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Cricket, Imperial Culture and the Remaking of Postwar England 10 Nov 5:30–7pm at UCL This session with Dr Michael Collins (@uclhistory.bsky.social) will re-consider the postwar history of the ‘Windrush Generation’ and how cricket 'remade' postwar England. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Cricket, Imperial Culture and the Remaking of Postwar England

This session with Dr Michael Collins (UCL History) will re-consider the postwar history of the ‘Windrush Generation’ and how cricket 'remade' postwar England.

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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Lunch Hour Lecture | Destitution by design 13 November 2025, 1pm-2pm In this lecture, Prof Rachel Rosen and Dr Eve Dickson report on the impacts of impoverished migrant families without access to mainstream welfare in the UK. www.ucl.ac.uk/events/event...

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Lunch Hour Lecture | Destitution by design

In this lecture, Prof Rachel Rosen and Dr Eve Dickson report on the impacts of impoverished migrant families without access to mainstream welfare in the UK.

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UCL Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain @ucl-cmcb.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Teaching Britain & Britishness: challenges & dilemmas 16 Oct 5:30–7:30pm A roundtable on how contemporary understandings & practices of British values, citizenship & belonging are being addressed in education with contributions on primary, secondary & higher education. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Teaching Britain and Britishness: challenges and dilemmas

A Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain round table discussion on how contemporary understandings and practices of British values, citizenship and belonging are being addressed in education with ...

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