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UCL Press@uclpress· 12d

Understanding China through Digital Anthropology dives into China's attitude towards its own relationship with technology and humanity, and utilises work undertaken by Chinese scholars that was previously not available in English. Download for free: uclpress.co.uk/book/underst... #OpenAccess

UCL Press@uclpress· 21d

📚 Award-winning research, open to all We’re proud that many UCL Press titles have been recognised by leading organisations across many disciplines. Our open access publishing model makes world-class scholarship freely available to readers everywhere. What will you discover? 👉 uclpress.co.uk

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UCL Press@uclpress· 22d

It is impossible to understand modern society without understanding classical tradition. Classics and Race puts the two alongside each other through readings of primary texts from the late medieval period to the mid-twentieth century. Download for free: uclpress.co.uk/book/classic...

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UCL Press@uclpress· 27d

Did you know that UCL Press was the UK's first fully Open Access university press? Our 450+ books and 3,000+ journal articles are available for anyone, anywhere, to download as free PDFs. What will you discover? 👉 uclpress.co.uk #UCLPress #OpenAccess

UCL Press@uclpress· 28d

Critical Perspectives on Academic Writing interrogates the contested politics, practices, and pedagogies of academic writing development. The book also covers the challenges and opportunities offered by generative AI, machine translation and synthetic text. Download: uclpress.co.uk/book/critica...

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UCL Press@uclpress· 29d

#NewBook for your course reading list Postdigital Intimacies uses intersectional feminist, queer, anti-racist and postcolonial theories to explore the social, political and cultural implications of intimacy in a blurry public–private. Download now: uclpress.co.uk/book/postdig...

UCL Press@uclpress· Jul 10

🎧 New episode of A Cup of Tea With… Join Profs Judy Stephenson and Margot Finn, FBA, as they discuss the importance of re-examining evidence, and how students' use of AI can limit their critical engagement. Watch now: uclpress.co.uk/podcast/reth... #ACupOfTeaWith #Podcast #VideoSeries #Interviews

UCL Press@uclpress· Jul 8

It's tricky to know how to teach about slavery in secondary History. Teaching Slavery provides the framework for establishing a classroom where teachers & students can confidently engage in dialogue about slavery, including the construction of race & racism Download: uclpress.co.uk/book/teachin...

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UCL Press@uclpress· Jul 6

Introduction to Nordic Cultures is a valuable resource for undergraduate students as it offers an innovative, interdisciplinary introduction to Nordic history, cultures and societies from medieval times to today. Download for free from our website: uclpress.co.uk/book/introdu...

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UCL Press@uclpress· Jul 1

📚 Award-winning research, open to all ✨ We’re proud that many UCL Press titles have been recognised by leading organisations across multiple disciplines. Our open access publishing model makes world-class scholarship freely available to readers everywhere. What will you discover? 👉 uclpress.co.uk

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UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 26

Join Profs Judy Stephenson and Philip Schofield as Prof Schofield discusses the views of Jeremy Bentham, as revealed in over 100,000 manuscript pages Bentham bequeathed to UCL upon his death, and why AI offers no help to the Bentham Project. Watch now: uclpress.co.uk/podcast/insi... #ACupOfTeaWith

UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 23

Understanding China through Digital Anthropology challenges our understanding of China, taking on the impact of algorithms, social media and digital communication on economic practices, gender, healthcare and more. Download for free: uclpress.co.uk/book/underst... #OpenAccess

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UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 22

Join Profs Judy Stephenson and Matthew J. Smith in the newest episode of UCL Press Play as they discuss the field of Caribbean history, and the complex history of the Caribbean as a nexus of interatlantic imperial trade. Watch now: uclpress.co.uk/podcast/puls... #ACupOfTeaWith #Podcast #Interviews

UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 18

Running a course that interweaves the empire with early history? We have the perfect book for your reading list. Classics and Race explores the complex relationship between classics & racist/anti-racist thought-systems through readings of primary texts. Download now: uclpress.co.uk/book/classic...

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UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 17

Join Profs Judy Stephenson and Dame Henrietta Moore in the latest episode of A Cup of Tea With... Prof Dame Moore shares her unconventional analogy for the economy, and makes an impassioned argument for cross-discipline collaboration. Watch now: uclpress.co.uk/podcast/life...

UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 15

⬇️ 31.17 million open access downloads ⬇️ 13.58 million book downloads ⬇️ 17.59 million journal downloads 📚443 books published 📕16 journals 🌍242 countries and territories reached UCL Press makes groundbreaking ideas available for free, worldwide. What will you discover? 👉 uclpress.co.uk/books/

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UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 12

Join Professors Judy Stephenson and Ella Cockbain in the latest episode of UCL Press Play as they discuss the limits of anti-trafficking approaches and criminal justice responses to exploitation. Watch now: uclpress.co.uk/podcast/netw... #ACupOfTeaWith #Podcast #VideoSeries #Interviews

UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 8

Join Professors Judy Stephenson and Daniel Miller in the first episode of A Cup of Tea With… as they discuss the different meanings and values that people assign to AI. Watch now: uclpress.co.uk/podcast/huma... #ACupOfTeaWith #Podcast #VideoSeries #Interviews

UCL Press@uclpress· Jun 5

What does it mean for research to be truly open? 🤔🔓

UCL Press@uclpress· May 18

We’re delighted to announce that Between Feast and Famine: Food, Health, and the History of Ghana’s Long Twentieth Century by John Nott has been shortlisted for the Royal Historical Society’s First Book Prize 2026. More details: uclpress.co.uk/ucl-press-ti...

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UCL Press@uclpress· May 6

We are delighted to share that Shelley with Benjamin by Mathelinda Nabugodi has been shortlisted for the BARS First Book Prize 2026. Read more: uclpress.co.uk/shelley-with... Read the book free: uclpress.co.uk/book/shelley... #OpenAccess #RomanticStudies #UCLPress

UCL Press@uclpress· Apr 28

🔍 How is UCL Press governed? Our Open Access publishing is guided by four expert boards covering: 📘 OA strategy 📚 Books 📖 Textbooks 📝 Journals Together they ensure quality, transparency, and trust. 🔗 uclpress.co.uk/about-us/gov... #OpenAccess #UniversityPress #UCLPress

UCL Press@uclpress· Apr 23

New journal alert! UCL Press has launched Advances in Perioperative Care (APOC), a Diamond Open Access journal that is free to read and free to publish in. Learn more journals.uclpress.co.uk/apoc @uclpressjournals.bsky.social

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UCL Press@uclpress· Apr 21

What does it mean for research to be truly open? At UCL Press, it means peer‑reviewed books and journals that are free to read online and built to last. It means removing barriers so scholarship can travel further and be used more widely.

UCL Press@uclpress· Apr 15

🎨 What if the real mystery of art is not the artwork, but how we explain it?

A person stands in front of two modern art paintings in a gallery. One painting on the left depicts a grey creature holding an orange sphere. The painting on the right features abstract figures in vibrant colours. Text overlays the lower part of the image, asking about how we make meaning from art and why interpretations follow familiar paths.

UCL Press@uclpress· Apr 13

What happens when a political era defined by right wing populism comes to an end? Hungary has reached a pivotal moment. Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power, with Péter Magyar’s Tisza party winning a two thirds majority according to independent reporting.

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UCL Press@uclpress· Apr 1

The UCL Press office will be closed for Spring break from 5:30pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 to 9:00am on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Our team will be offline during this time, but will pick up all messages once we are back.

UCL Press@uclpress· Mar 12

UCL Press publishes open access resources for the medical curriculum: bioengineering, perioperative care, evidence-based practice, plastic & reconstructive surgery & systematic reviews. Journal: journals.uclpress.co.uk/apoc/ Textbooks: uclpress.co.uk/book-categor... #medicine #OpenAccess

UCL Press@uclpress· Mar 6

📢 @histedresearch.bsky.social is seeking Deputy Editors! 📢 History Education Research Journal (HERJ) is looking for active researchers to help shape open access history education scholarship and strengthen global debate. More info: journals.uclpress.co.uk/herj/news/153/ @uclpressjournals.bsky.social

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UCL Press@uclpress· Feb 26

Have you listened to Climate Extinction Politics, the latest season of UCL Press Play? 🎧 This third season brought together leading UCL academics to break down not only the factors causing climate change, but also what we can do to stop it. Listen now: bit.ly/4kVdivO