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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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