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. 📚✨

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

🏆 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

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

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

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

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

🎓 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🌎 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

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

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

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

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

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

🎓 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

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