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The recent discovery that one of Stonehenge's stones originated in Scotland supports a theory that the stone circle was built as a monument to unite Britain's early farmers nearly 5,000 years ago, according to a new study by researchers at UCL and Aberystwyth University.

Excavations at an ancient Iraqi site called Shakhi Kora have revealed new clues about the origins of the world's earliest governing institutions, according to research led by the University of Glasgow. The research published in the journal Antiquity today (Wednesday 4 December 2024) suggests these early governing institutions emerged partly from their ability to provide large-scale meals, potentially as payment for labour.

A rare book featuring handwritten notes by Adam Smith is now on display in his hometown of Kirkcaldy.

Research Fellow Alexander V. Gheorghiu (UCL Computer Science) describes in The Conversation a new method of logic developed by philosophers, mathematicians and computer scientists that has implications for how AI operates.

Comment: Researchers have invented a new system of logic that could boost critical thinking and AI Alexander Gheorghiu (UCL Computer Science) explores the concept of "inferentialism", a new understanding of logic, in The Conversation.

The discovery at UCL of three books owned by Oscar Wilde, the acclaimed author and playwright, has provided an invaluable insight into his Asian influences and Britian's LGBTQ+ history at the turn of the 20th Century.

Tucked away in the dramatic Highland landscape of Glencoe lies a treasure trove of untold stories, hidden for centuries beneath the earth.

Archaeologists from Durham University and University of Al-Qadisiyah in Iraq have pinpointed the location of a famous early Islamic battle using declassified spy satellite images.

New research has revealed 15,800-year-old engravings of catching fish in traps. The ice-age camp site of Gönnersdorf on the banks of the Rhine, Germany, has revealed a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on early fishing practices.

A new digital platform reveals the thoughts and discoveries of British chemist and inventor Sir Humphry Davy for the first time in a project involving UCL's Professor Frank James.

A new book by a University of Warwick Professor has uncovered the hidden stories of women throughout Sikh history.

Oxford researchers have recorded the wettest month in Oxford in 250 years at the Radcliffe Meteorological Station.

At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest Durham team on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.

An international team of veterans, serving personnel and archaeologists have unearthed a unique battle clearance trench on the Waterloo battlefield, revealing the dignity offered to an unknown soldier in horrific circumstances.

Dr Rob Ixer explains in The Conversation how his research found that Stonehenge's giant Altar Stone originated in north-east Scotland, No one is certain why Stonehenge was built.

Looking for a good holiday read? We find the best books to pack with you this summer, from classic fiction to the most exciting books coming out of UCL! With summer well underway, it's time to find a shady spot, sit back and read a fantastic book.