LIFE AT UCL
Life at UCL, London Our position in London brings unique benefits, providing all with access to a wealth of opportunities, and enabling us to contribute to everything that makes it one of the world’s greatest cities. A world-leading university in a global city is a powerful and inspiring combination. UCL reflects London’s strengths, and we make significant contributions to London’s impact on the UK, Europe and globally. Our staff and students benefit from being in one of the world’s most celebrated and diverse cities, and they give back by making a real difference to London’s people, economy, communities and culture. At the heart of one of the most dynamic cities in the world • In the London’s Bloomsbury district – traditionally a place for rebels and innovators. • At the heart of the Knowledge Quarter, a consortium of over 90 academic, cultural, research, scientific and media organisations. • Close to a wealth of academic resources – museums and libraries, academic and professional bodies, theatres, hospitals and medical institutes. • Close collaboration and partnerships with leading organizations and iconic institutes – such as the British Library, British Museum, RIBA, Zoological Society of London, Institute of Physics, the BBC, the Wellcome Trust, etc. • Also perfectly placed to foster enterprise and business partnerships (including through UCL Innovation & Enterprise). 6 UCL Accomodation Advisor
UCL Estates UCL Estates, comprising Estates Operations and Estates Development, manages UCL’s entire estate and its facilities infrastructure. This includes property acquisition and management, capital projects, engineering and maintenance, environmental sustainability, safety, security, cleaning, UCL Accommodation and central room bookings. The UCL Estate comprises over 200 buildings valued in excess of £2 billion, more than four million square feet of academic and non-academic space. The scale, variety and complexity of the estate are unparalleled in the sector. UCL Estates places a very heavy emphasis on safety and a strong focus on multistakeholder engagement.
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