The Bartlett in London
2026 marks a major milestone for UCL – 200 years since we were founded as the first university in London. We're celebrating with a series of stories uncovering our impact on the built environment around us.
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Read our series of stories on the Bartlett’s impact in London – from creating healthier, more sustainable living for Londoners, to supporting local communities and documenting the capital’s rich history.
This series was produced with support from UCL Innovation and Enterprise Faculties Innovation Fund
How human behaviour is the key to tackling indoor air pollution
Studying Londoners’ ventilation habits reveals we have more control over air quality than we think.
Making better use of London’s green spaces
From nature buffs to keep-fit fanatics, everyone uses green space differently — so how can we make these spaces work for Londoners?
Why we need a longer view of London’s high streets
To understand our high streets, we need to analyse their evolution across centuries, not decades.the inscription of signs and symbols.
Why don't we have sustainable transport in London?
UCL’s Professor Robin Hickman exposes the hidden hurdles holding back London’s transport transition.
Training citizens to shape their own communities and cities
Training citizens to shape policy through research benefits our communities, our institutions and local democracy.
Uncovering the health inequalities in London housing
UCL researchers are investigating the vicious cycle of sickness caused by low-income London housing.
Sharing the untold stories of London
A unique UCL research project is telling the story of the people and events that have shaped our city and UCL’s Bloomsbury campus.
Photo by Miquel Parera on Unsplash
Photo by Miquel Parera on Unsplash
Podcast: Recognising Slavery’s History in City Regeneration
How can the history of enslavement be recognised in the way we shape and regenerate cities today?
Can London’s drivers go electric?
London’s electric vehicle charging network needs to expand rapidly to hit the UK’s 2035 zero emissions target – and the rollout should be fairer.
Tackling moisture balance for healthier housing in London
From retrofit research to educating local authorities, academics from The Bartlett are applying their expertise to improve living conditions in London (and beyond).
London's pocket parks
UCL is helping Islington Council create green spaces to improve urban health and climate resilience.
Redefining prosperity in east London
A 10-year project is tracing the effects of urban regeneration on local communities in east London.
Decarbonising London’s social housing
London’s Islington Council has partnered with UCL to decarbonise social housing in pursuit of net zero.
Celebrating 200 years of UCL
We are marking UCL's Bicentenary as a moment to celebrate the achievements of our academic community, and the rich history of the built environment at UCL.
Since the appointment of the UK’s first Chair of Architecture at UCL in 1841, the Bartlett has evolved into the UK’s largest and most multidisciplinary faculty for built environment education and research, with over 6,000 staff and students from around the world united by our shared mission to build a better future.
About the Bartlett
The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment at University College London (UCL) is the UK’s largest and most multidisciplinary hub for built environment education and research, drawing students and academics from around the world. We are united by our mission to find bold solutions to the crucial issues facing people, societies and the planet, and to build a better future for everyone.
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