Writing from the womb for UCL’s Bicentenary
UCL Student Abdul Wajid Parray writes about his experience taking part in this collaborative project with 26 Writers
Read moreOur 20th Anniversary Festival ran from 1 - 31 October 2026
A creative explosion of arts, culture and science
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Covid situation and the extension of current restrictions, we are unable to continue with plans for our summer pop-up event in July. We are of course disappointed not to be able to welcome audiences, performers, participants, volunteers and staff to Bedford Square Gardens for this event, but their safety and health is our paramount consideration.
We are pleased to confirm that an outdoor exhibition will still go ahead on the railings of Bedford Square from week commencing 12 July. The exhibition will feature photographs from previous Festivals alongside photography by Ram Shergill, specially commissioned by Bedford Estates. The Festival team are also working hard to ensure that many of the performances and activities, due to have taken place in July, will now appear during Bloomsbury Festival this October.
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UCL Student Abdul Wajid Parray writes about his experience taking part in this collaborative project with 26 Writers
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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama student Pia Marr reflects on Festival events.
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26 Firsts brings together a collection of original pieces that showcase student voices, creativity and perspectives through an exploration of UCL's past.
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