Celebrating the Faces of UCL

On 22 October, over 200 guests gathered for a special celebration of the staff, students, alumni and partners - past and present - who have contributed to 200 years of research, innovation, education and impact at UCL.

Faces of UCL is a powerful grassroots campaign, launched in February 2026 for UCL’s bicentennial year. The evening event brought together many of the individuals featured in the campaign, alongside family members, descendants, colleagues, contributors and supporters to celebrate and share stories.

The event reflected the central message of the campaign: that UCL’s history, impact and future are ultimately the story of its people. We celebrated individuals who have broken barriers, transformed lives, advanced knowledge, and expanded opportunity, demonstrating how people from different backgrounds, disciplines and generations have helped to build a better world, and will continue to shape a more equitable and sustainable future.

Find out more about the Faces of UCL and explore their stories: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/faces-of-ucl