UCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science

The Research Institute for Collections Annual Showcase recently showed research using a variety of UCL collections. Guests were able to find out how using collections can enhance their research and potential projects.

Interested in finding out about collections? Join us at the upcoming Research Institute for Collections Annual Showcase on 14 May. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/research-institute-for-collections-annual-showcase-2026-tickets-1987599580851

Congratulations and good luck to our colleagues who have been nominated at the upcoming annual Education Awards on 10 June. The event recognises and celebrates the achievements of staff and students, and their contributions to the UCL community.

Announcing the 2026 Education Awards shortlist Here we celebrate staff who make outstanding contributions to the learning experience and success of our students. Winners to be announced at a ceremony on 10 June.

We are excited to learn that this film by The Royal Society, featuring the Kathleen Lonsdale archives in UCL Special Collections, was recently nominated for a Webby Award by the Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Watch the video here:

The ethical science of Kathleen Lonsdale | The Royal Society Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell FRS join forces to uncover the life and legacy of Kathleen Lonsdale, who spent her career delving dee...

Today, our library collection is made up of two million print books alone, inspiring research, teaching and creative endeavour. Sarah Pipkin, Outreach and Exhibitions Coordinator for UCL Special Collections, discusses her work to shine a light on 200 years of collecting at UCL. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news/2026/apr/interview-innovative-collecting-ucl

We would like to wish you all a good Easter Break. Find out more about access to our venues and library services here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news/2026/mar/library-services-and-lccos-venues-during-easter-break-2026

Barbara Adams, former curator of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology, features as one of 200 Faces of UCL as part of the university’s bicentenary celebrations. Read more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/news/2026/mar/former-petrie-curator-celebrated-faces-ucl-campaign

Guest archivists and educators met with members of the Special Collections team in their recent event held at UCL East. The showcase included a brief introduction and a small display of collection items including rare books and archives.

The Grant Museum of Zoology, UCL has been shortlisted for Best Use of Digital in the 2026 Museums + Heritage - leading sector magazine and events Awards for its work on the World of Wasps exhibition. Read more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/news/2026/mar/grant-museum-shortlisted-2026-museums-heritage-awards