UCL Press News & Views
New scholarly edition reveals fresh insights into Thomas Cranmer’s leadership of the Tudor Church
January 19, 2026
We are delighted to announce the publication of a new open access book by Dr Paul Ayris that reveals major insights into Tudor church reform.
Why read a book about Sahidic Coptic?
January 12, 2026
In this blog post, author William Manley reflects on the origins of Sahidic Coptic and how its influence can still be felt today.
Introducing UCL Press Play’s third season
January 8, 2026
Find out what is coming up from Climate Extinction Politics: the third season of UCL Press Play, and which expert speakers will be featured
In memoriam: Dr Paul Ayris, BA, PhD, FRHist
December 19, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the death of Dr Paul Ayris, Pro-Vice-Provost (LCCOS: Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science) and CEO of UCL Press.
International Migrants Day reading list
December 18, 2025
To mark International Migrants Day, we’ve put together a reading list of essential open access books about migration.
Introduction to Beautiful Minds: Season 2 of UCL Press Play
December 17, 2025
Learn more about the academics who join Professor Philip Schofield to discuss their work in the second season of UCL Press Play.
Fabricate 2024: Creating Resourceful Futures receives commendation at The Architecture Book of the Year Awards
December 10, 2025
We are delighted to announce that Fabricate 2024: Creating Resourceful Futures has been awarded a commendation in the Technical category at the Architecture Book of the Year Awards in London. Launched in 2023 by The Worshipful Company of Chartered Ar…
Book talk: Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain’s Colonial Past
December 9, 2025
Join the authors of Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain’s Colonial Past for a hybrid book talk hosted by the Institute of Historical Research.
UCL Press to publish the Survey of London series
December 2, 2025
UCL Press is pleased to announce that it will be publishing the Survey of London series in open access, beginning with University College London: The Bloomsbury Campus, which is due to publish in Spring 2026.