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British food was complex, multicultural and flavourful in the 18th century – despite what you might think

September 17, 2026

Was British food really bland? Drawing on The King’s Dinner, Lisa Smith and Rachel Rich explore the diverse, global influences that shaped British cuisine in the age of George III.

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UCL Press launches the Journal of Experimental Pragmatics

September 14, 2026

UCL Press is pleased to announce the launch of the Journal of Experimental Pragmatics (JXPrag), the first journal dedicated exclusively to the field of experimental pragmatics.

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When a media opportunity isn’t what it seems: advice for authors

September 9, 2026

Have you been invited to discuss your book on radio or in the media? Learn how to spot fraudulent interview offers, author promotion scams and fake publicity opportunities.

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Urban Displacement and Trade in a Senegalese Market receives honourable mention in the RAI Amaury Talbot Prize

August 19, 2026

Urban Displacement and Trade in a Senegalese Market has received an honourable mention in the Royal Anthropological Institute’s Amaury Talbot Prize.

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UCL Press Joins the Open Book Collective

July 20, 2026

UCL Press is now part of the Open Book Collective’s University Presses package, a collective funding initiative supporting a more equitable and sustainable future for open access book publishing.

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Staying vigilant: recognising promotional scams targeting authors

July 17, 2026

Have you received an unexpected offer of publicity or promotion for your UCL Press book? Read our advice on recognising and avoiding scams targeting authors and academics.

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Introduction to A Cup of Tea With…: Season 4 of UCL Press Play

July 9, 2026

Learn more about the academics who join Professor Judy Stephenson to discuss their work in the fourth season of UCL Press Play.

Celebrate World Social Media Day with the Why We Post series

June 30, 2026

To celebrate World Social Media Day, explore the Why We Post series and discover how social media is shaping communication, communities and everyday life around the world.

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Intermittent disruption to UCL Press book downloads

June 17, 2026

We’re currently aware of an issue affecting downloads from UCL Discovery, which means some readers may be having difficulty accessing UCL Press books. UCL Press journals are unaffected by this issue.

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