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Our position in London brings unique benefits, providing 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. ÂÒÂ×Ðã reflects London’s strengths, and we make significant contributions to London’s impact in 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.

ÂÒÂ×Ðã Bloomsbury campus was founded nearly 200 years ago at the heart of London. In addition,Ìýin the largest single expansion since its foundation, ÂÒÂ×Ðã is now present at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, with the opening of ourÌýpioneering ÂÒÂ×Ðã East campusÌýin autumn 2022.

Take the chance to explore ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s rich and radical history with our brand new ÂÒÂ×Ðã Walking TourÌýin Bloomsbury - every Friday and open to all. Find out about other in-person and virtual tours and visits.Ìý

At the heart of one of the most dynamic cities in the world

  • In the heart of London’s Bloomsbury district – traditionally a place for rebels and innovators - and now also present in east London with the new ÂÒÂ×Ðã East campus.
  • 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.
  • ÂÒÂ×Ðã East at East Bank, the UK’s newest cultural quarter at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the East Bank (of which ÂÒÂ×Ðã is a founding member)
  • ÂÒÂ×Ðã is perfectly placed to foster enterprise and business partnerships (including through ÂÒÂ×Ðã Innovation & Enterprise)

Creating campuses equipped for the future

  • ÂÒÂ×Ðã East opened to students in September 2023 with new degree programmes, research, innovation and technologies
  • We are investing £28.1 million into a purpose-built biomedical facility which will house over 500 scientists from across ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s neuroscience community Ìý
  • £1.25 billion invested in transforming ÂÒÂ×Ðã facilities – like creating new accessible entrances to the Institute of Education
  • Oriel is the joint partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the ÂÒÂ×Ðã Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfield’s Eye Charity. It will move services to a new integrated centre in Camden in 2027.Ìý