UCL Geography

🎉 We are proud to announce that UCL Department of Geography has ranked 5th in the world in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2026! #QS #UniversityRankings @ucl

Today’s the day! Tonight we welcome Professor David Reich (@harvard ) for the 9th Annual @ucl Lecture on Climate and Human History. We’ll explore how ancient DNA is reshaping our understanding of human evolution, migration, and natural selection over the past 10,000 years. 📍 Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre 🕠 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM We look forward to seeing you there. Click the link in our bio to find out more. . . . #UCLGeography #UCLEvents #AncientDNA #HumanEvolution #ClimateAndHumanHistory #GeographyAtUCL @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc

Teach data. Shape geography. We’re hiring! The @ucl Department of Geography is seeking an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Social Data Science and Cartography. This is an opportunity to help shape how students understand the world through spatial data, GIS, and data visualisation, from undergraduate teaching through to graduate-level support. We’re looking for someone who brings confidence in quantitative geography, spatial statistics, and geospatial analysis, alongside a commitment to inclusive, engaging teaching. At UCL Geography, teaching connects directly to research that is world-leading, interdisciplinary, and globally engaged, from climate and cities to data, justice, and environmental change. If you’re excited by helping students turn data into insight, this could be your next step. 👉 Full details via UCL Jobs (link in bio) Tag someone who should see this or share with your network . . . #UCLGeography #GeographyAtUCL #AcademicJobs #HigherEducationJobs #Cartography #GIS #DataScience #SpatialAnalysis #TeachingInHigherEducation #LondonUniversities @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc

3 days to go… We’re just days away from the 9th Annual @ucl Lecture on Climate and Human History. 📍 Professor David Reich will explore how ancient DNA is transforming our understanding of human evolution across West Eurasia. 📅 15 May | 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM 📍 Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, UCL 🎟 Free but limited seating - early arrival recommended. Click the link in our bio to secure your place now. . . . #UCLGeography #UCLLectures #AncientDNA #HumanHistory #GeographyEvents #UCL @ucl @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc

Why study climate and human history together? Climate, environment, and human history are deeply connected. This annual lecture series at @ucl Geography explores how environmental change has shaped human societies, and how humans, in turn, have shaped the planet. From ancient population shifts to modern climate challenges, understanding the deep past helps us interpret the present more clearly. This year’s lecture brings cutting-edge genetic evidence into that conversation. Click the link in our bio to join the discussion on 15 May. . . . #UCLGeography #ClimateHistory #HumanGeography #AncientDNA #EarthSystems #UCLEvents @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc

Come and see us at UCL! Our in‑person Open Days are happening Friday 26 June and Saturday 27 June. Explore our campus, discover our degree programmes and get a feel for student life. 🎟️ Book your spot now: link in comments #loveucl UCL #UCLOpenDay #UniversityLife #LondonStudents #studyinlondon

Running, reflection, and a view over London 🌿🏃‍♀️ As part of the 2026 @ucl Green Impact Scheme, GI Geog joined the Department’s running club, Geoggers, for a lunchtime run exploring the role of movement, nature and community in supporting student wellbeing. From the top of Primrose Hill, students reflected on how being active outdoors can help balance the demands of university life, bringing together health, connection and perspective in one shared experience. . . . #UCLGeography #GreenImpact #GeographyAtUCL #StudentWellbeing #PrimroseHill #LondonParks #ActiveCampus #WellbeingInNature #ChangePossible @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc

What does it mean to confront Britain’s imperial past in 2026? Next week at @ucl ’s @thebloomsburytheatre , a panel spanning academia, policy, and the arts comes together to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing universities and cultural institutions today. From contested histories to public trust, Disagreeing Well explores how we navigate difficult conversations, and why it matters now. The evening will also honour the legacy of Eric and Jessica Huntley, whose work helped shape radical Black publishing in Britain. . . . Click the link in our profile to book your place now. . . . #UCLGeography #GeographyAtUCL #DisagreeingWell #ColonialLegacies #PublicDebate #UCLEvents #HigherEducation #SocialImpact @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc @tariq_jazeel

What happens when geography meets wellbeing? 🏃‍♀️🌿 Today at 2pm, GI Geog is joining Geoggers for a lunchtime run, hearing directly from students about how movement, community and fresh air support wellbeing. From campus to green spaces, it’s a reminder that geography isn’t just something you study, it’s something you live. . . . #UCLGeography #GeographyAtUCL #StudentWellbeing #ActiveCampus #GreenImpact #StudentLife #WellbeingMatters @ucl @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc

479 genetic variants. 10,000 years of change. New research presented in this year’s lecture explores how natural selection has acted on human populations over the last 10,000 years. Using the largest ancient DNA dataset of its kind, researchers identified hundreds of genetic variants shaped by environmental and cultural change across West Eurasia. This isn’t just history, it’s a record of how humans continuously adapted to changing climates, diets, and environments. Geography helps connect these long-term patterns to the world we live in today. Click the link in our bio to find out more. . . . #UCLGeography #HumanEvolution #AncientDNA #ClimateHistory #GeographyMatters #ScienceExplained #UCLResearch @ucl @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and auspicious Vesak 🪷

Meet the scientist decoding ancient genomes We’re delighted to welcome Professor David Reich (@harvardmed ) to this year’s @ucl Lecture on Climate and Human History. His pioneering research uses ancient DNA to uncover how human populations have changed over millennia, revealing patterns of migration, adaptation, and natural selection that were previously invisible. His work draws on genetic data from over 15,000 ancient individuals across West Eurasia. This is population history at an unprecedented scale. Click the link in our bio to book your place now. . . . #UCLGeography #AncientDNA #PopulationGenetics #HumanHistory #GeographyResearch #UCLLectures @uclsochistsci @uclgeogsoc