May 23, 2024 · Enhancing the Main Quad – by transforming this iconic space for UCL’s 3rd Century ensuring it is both impressive as well as functional, fit for purpose and accessible by all.

Feb 17, 2025 · In a blog post titled ‘Improving experience and accessibility for our campus’ central spaces’, the University has announced its plans to close the Main Quad and the ground floor of the Wilkins Building from mid-December 2024 to January 2026 for major renovations ahead of its bicentenary anniversary in 2026.

Feb 10, 2025 · UCL's 'landmark project' for the Main Quad redevelopment, commenced on February 5th. Over the past year, the two Sabbatical officers, Goksu and Ana, have overseen the UCL200 project. As part of the project, the Wilkins cloisters will remain closed for access.

Dec 6, 2024 · The Main Quad and Wilkins Building have long been at the heart of UCL life. From graduation celebrations and summer shows, to casual student gatherings and performances, these spaces hold a special place in the memories of many.

The remodelling of the Main Quad will transform it into a fully accessible space that supports current demands, provides space for events, study, congregation and other student activities, as well as needed utilities upgrades.

Facing Gower Street, the Front Quadrangle, abbreviated as the "Quad", is an enclosed square of paths, grass and a few disabled car parking bays. There are a large number of benches as well as two decommissioned astronomy observatories.

The new Main Quad layout includes multiple bookable spaces for several club and society events to run at the same time. Currently, student groups have to book the whole Quad to run even small events. New spaces will be created, including ‘mini …

Feb 17, 2025 · Moving in the night, builders and heavy machinery have taken over UCL’s Main Quad, marking the beginning of its year-long closure. From today, students can only access the Main Library from the first floor of the South Junction staircase.

UCL200: Reimagining the Wilkins’ cloisters and historic Main Quad at Bloomsbury January 2025 UCL are approaching their 200th anniversary, with a series of events planned to mark the Bicentennial in 2026.

Feb 17, 2025 · The UCL Art Museum has been told to vacate its current premises in the South Cloisters next month to make way for the bicentenary works that will see the Main Quad and Cloisters shut until at least 2026.