Citizens living in liberal democracies are far more likely to oppose economic liberalisation policies attached to IMF (International Monetary Fund) loans, while those in autocratic states tend to welcome them and embrace their reforms, finds new UCL research.

Following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, we are reminding our UCL community of the symptoms to watch out for and what to do if you are concerned. Further updates will appear on this page as needed.

A new X-ray imaging technique could transform how hospitals analyse tissue samples, potentially speeding up diagnoses and improving outcomes for patients, shows a new study led by UCL researchers.

UCL-s spring closure period takes place from 5.30pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 to 9am on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Find out more about out of hours working, support over the break and shutting down safely.

The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people's health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by researchers at University College London and the University of Southampton.

People with limited English are significantly more likely to understand the true aim of cancer treatment when given a bilingual consent form, with understanding rising from 35% to 60%, a new study finds.

Help make UCL's digital estate clearer and more accessible by reviewing, deleting and improving the content you manage - with supporting resources and a free drop-in session available for all staff and students.

Dr Sam Blaxland and Professor Georgina Brewis (both UCL Ioe) explain how student finance has shifted from generous grants to loan-based systems, while student activism has remained a key force shaping support.

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Irini Mavrou (UCL Ioe) details her research on why both native speakers and second language speakers can come across as rude when speaking to one another.

Dr Lucy van Dorp (UCL Genetics Institute), along with a colleague, explains in an article for The Conversation how illnesses contracted by toddlers at nursery can help strengthen their immune systems in the long term.

Recent research shows that immune cells called B cells, previously overlooked, play an important role in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), explain Dr Lizzy Rosser and Dr Beth Jebson (both UCL Division of Medicine) in a new article for The Conversation.

Young children who attend nursery get sick more often than those who don't, but they will go on to have fewer illnesses during early school years, finds a new review of evidence by a group of parent-scientists involving UCL researchers.

How to make the most of your Spring break and how to access support if you need it. And just like that, it's the Spring break at UCL!  The closure period can bring about a range of feelings, from relief and excitement to concern or stress about upcoming commitments and examinations.

Dr Christian Emery (UCL SSEES) explains in his The Conversation article the historical and economical importance of Kharg Island both for Iran and for its role in global oil supply.