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A collage of images including a man playing dominos, a clay mask, textiles and plants. The word 'ROOTS' is spelled out from newspaper clippings.
Collage by Ama Ogwo, Asili Taylor, and Hannah Smith, 2024, UAL
Models by Jaz Martell, photographed by Alys Tomlinson

UAL is "the world’s biggest factory for making trouble" (Grayson Perry, former UAL Chancellor). We are 1 university, made up of 6 Colleges and 19,000+ students from everywhere.

And we are top 2 in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings 2024).

Come and join the creators and innovators of tomorrow.

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  • Paul Lowe
    Photograph: Justin McKie

    Professor Paul Lowe

    We are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Paul Lowe, Professor of Conflict, Peace and the Image at London College of Communication, UAL

  • A group of individuals in construction attire, specifically wearing blue hard hats and high-visibility safety vests. They are standing on a building construction site. Behind them, there are structural steel beams framing the construction area, and the skyline of London with modern high-rise buildings is visible in the background.
    Professor Kene Igweonu (Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of London College of Communication, Professor Karen Stanton (Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of UAL), Heather Francis (Chief Operating Officer) with representatives from TfL, Southwark Council, Delancey, Get Living and Multiplex at the Topping Out Ceremony for LCC, 2024, UAL | Photograph: Mitsi Moulson

    New building for London College of Communication reaches highest point in ‘Topping Out’ milestone

    The future new building for London College of Communication has reached its highest point in a major construction milestone, with special guests attending a ceremony celebrating its “topping out”.

  • Eve Lague working with wooden pieces in the studio, Camberwell College of Arts, March 2016. Photographer: Alys Tomlinson, UAL.
    Eve Lague working with wooden pieces in the studio, Camberwell College of Arts, March 2016. Photographer: Alys Tomlinson, UAL.

    University of the Arts London named Times and Sunday Times Specialist University of the Year 2025

    Recognised for excellence in art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts courses, UAL ranks 40th overall and is in the top 5 for student-staff ratio and People & Planet.

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