In the heart of Bloomsbury, deep in the bowels of the UCL geography department, down corridors floored in institutional linoleum, sticky and scuffed by generations of students, is a room full of maps....

Is milk good for us? When did we start drinking it? How common is lactose intolerance? Here are five facts about milk.

Professor Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh has been elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, FAcSS,  in recognition of her contributions to social science.

Farmer Derek Sayer let a boggy field run wild and just one annual hay-cut has led to remarkable biodiversity

We handed over 10 mobile laser scanners costing under 2,000 to local teams in Madagascar last week and trained them on how to capture trees and forests and process the data. In the coming months, we w...

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Research Technician David Fairman has been named UCL Technical Professional of the Year 2026 (Research), recognising his outstanding contribution to palaeoceanography research and laboratory support.

The team won the first place MapBiomas award for the article: Healthy forests safeguard traditional wild meat food systems in Amazonia.

Professor Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science, has published a new book, Climate Change: Essential Guide to Science, Politics and Solutions.

Bristol-based artist Myer U Clark in session and talking lost maps with James Cheshire.

Explore creative research exploring informal urban life across Asia through photography, film, sculpture, drawing and installation, showcasing innovative practice-based doctoral research.

Bristol-based artist Myer U Clark in session and talking lost maps with James Cheshire.

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Pushpa Arabindoo, Associate Professor in UCL's Department of Geography, reflects on an NLA-hosted roundtable exploring what more-than-human planning means in pr

Researchers at UCL Geography have helped lead a major international white paper calling for coordinated research into the atmospheric impacts of rocket launches and satellite re-entries.

In this article, UCL Geography PhD student Eleanor Luxton shares highlights from a two-day workshop that encouraged early career researchers to explore creative, collaborative research methods.

Research led by Professor Carl Sayer at UCL Geography shows abandoned farmland can naturally regenerate into biodiverse wildflower meadow, challenging conventional approaches to habitat restoration.

More than any other ancient relative, Lucy has challenged us to think deeply about what it means to be human.

Discover climate summits, forums, workshops, and more during London Climate Action Week — a city-wide celebration of climate action and awareness.

Muki Haklay, Professor of Geographical Information Science in the UCL Department of Geography, and UCL alumnus Patrick Weber, won the award for their 2008 OpenStreetMap paper.

How are universities responding to the climate crisis, and what role do students play in driving change? To mark the start of London Climate Action Week, UCL's Pro-Vice-Provosts for the Grand Challenge of Climate Crisis, Professor Lisa Vanhala and Professor Mark Maslin, sit down with UCL student Anoushka Jain to discuss one of the defining challenges of our time. In this conversation, they explore: • How UCL is tackling the climate crisis through research, teaching and campus operations • The role of universities in accelerating climate action and sustainability • Student perspectives on climate anxiety, activism, hope and engagement • Why interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for developing climate solutions • How research can help reduce emissions, build resilience and support a more sustainable future The Grand Challenge of Climate Crisis brings together expertise from across UCL and beyond to develop practical, evidence-based solutions to climate change. From cutting-edge research to everyday actions on campus, the initiative is focused on turning ambition into impact. In London Climate Action Week 2026, this discussion highlights the unique role universities can play as spaces for innovation, collaboration and meaningful climate action. Learn more about UCL Grand Challenges: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges

Scientists say the El Niño weather pattern has started and this one is potentially so strong that it could have devastating effects in many parts of the world. So how does El Niño work exactly? And what’s the connection with climate change? Click here...

A new report by Professor Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh of UCL Geography examines how siege conditions are shaping humanitarian access, protection and accountability in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Yemen and Lebanon.

A project led by Dr Martin Mokroš has been awarded seed funding through the Advanced Research and Invention Agency's (ARIA) Engineering Ecosystem Resilience opportunity space.

The Selfish Gene writer has begun a Jurassic Park-stye tale about bringing Homo erectus back from extinction – but the wider scientific community isn’t sure it’s wise…

The second lecture in the 'Racial Capitalism and the Urban' series examines how racial classification shapes peripheral urbanisation in Brazil, with Professor Renato Emerson dos Santos.

Researchers at UCL Geography are using satellite imaging to track rocket pollution plumes and better understand the atmospheric impact of growing space launch emissions.

After graduating with a first from UCL and sending out hundreds applications without success, Maahika Singh quickly realised she had to adapt in a world of AI and hyper-competition. When hard work and...