UCL Department of Information Studies

A reading revolution: S.R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Science. The 9 months he spent at UCL changed his life, instilling in him the belief that libraries should be for everyone. Find out more about his life in his Faces of UCL profile: buff.ly/ZC7pXU6 @UCLDIS

Curious what it’s like to study on our Knowledge, Information and Data Science (KIDS) MSc? Hear from our alumni as they reflect on their experiences and journeys: buff.ly/rUYwpjJ Want to learn more? Join our upcoming virtual open event: buff.ly/N3SlfVO @UCLDIS

Thinking of a career in publishing? Our Publishing MA Graduate Open Event on 19 March is your chance to learn more about the programme, industry links, and career pathways. 📅 19 March 2026 📍 Online 🔗 Register: buff.ly/GbMnXj9 @UCLDIS

Our Information, Data and Society BSc is a mix of humanities and technology, blending theory with practice. Hear from student Yanting about her experience on this course and reflects on their first year studying at UCL. Read more on our blog: buff.ly/KgxR10E @UCLDIS

Great to see Professor Sam Rayner (UCL Information Studies) have a headline article featured in Book Brunch this week. Independent bookshops and interest rates: why we need to shout more loudly than ever in support of our indies Read more: buff.ly/Jxd4ZoI @UCLDIS

Our MA in Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary course designed for students who want to study how digital innovation is reshaping culture, research, & society. Curious to learn more? Join us for the Digital Humanities Virtual Open Event: buff.ly/8WjMIfB @ucldis

Great to see Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies) featured in The Guardian recently, sharing insights on how we can find our way out of algorithm‑driven information bubbles. Read more: buff.ly/bOZOUN1 @UCLDIS

Are you applying to UCL Arts & Humanities for 2025 entry? Join our Undergraduate Application Q&A on 11 December to hear more from our Admissions team and ask your questions. Register here: buff.ly/kHfe1dz

🎓What is your favourite thing about your degree? Hear from Arshia, student on the Information, Data and Society BSc at UCL: buff.ly/9r2N6v6 📅 Join our Open Day this weekend: buff.ly/F3fCz0O @UCLDIS

Are you interested in studying our new Information, Data and Society BSc? Book a 1:1 call with the course team to have your questions answered. Calls taking place until December. Book now: buff.ly/JxLcsbS @UCLDIS

Thinking about studying Humanities at UCL? 📆 Join us Sat 15 Nov, 10:30–15:00 at our Bloomsbury campus. Meet Arts & Humanities departments: @UCLArtsSciences @GrandLat @uclhjs @UCLDIS @UCLSELCS @UCLPhilosophy @UCL_EISPS #UCLEnglish 🔗 buff.ly/kjmGjNw #UCLOpenDay

Department of Information Studies Alumni Panel & Networking Event | Faculty of Arts and Humanities ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanitie… @UCLEvents

📆 Coming up on 18 Nov: UCL Lunch Hour Lecture, The Witch in the Bible and Beyond Hear from Dr Alinda Damsma on her research about the impact of the Bible on the early modern witch-hunts. These lectures are free, open to all and online. Book now: buff.ly/LupLYZS

Three new funded PhD opportunities in Artificial Intelligence: ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanitie… @ArtsHumsUCL @ArtsHumsUCL

"Hate, harm and disinformation is often algorithmically prioritised" Dr Kaitlyn Regehr features as a guest on the newest episode of The Oprah Podcast about the crisis of tech addiction among Gen Z. Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/fQeaYYX @UCLDIS @UCLNews @UCL

Thinking about studying at UCL East? Join us on 29 Oct to explore our innovative undergraduate degrees: 🎨 Art & Technology BA @sladeschool 📽️ Creative Arts & Humanities BA @UCLBACAH @UCLArtsSciences 💻 Info, Data & Society BSc @ucldis Book your place: buff.ly/6OKNiuP

Three top tips to stop your phone addiction 📱 Digital expert & author Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, gives her top tips to help you put down your phone and keep your screen time healthy. Watch her video to discover her top tips: buff.ly/ywflUkA @UCLDIS @UCL @UCLnews

Coming up next week: Film screening of of Unfinished (De)colonisation: Cinema Strada 聲影路 in collaboration with Hong Kong Film Festival UK - 24 Sept 2025, 5pm - UCL Bloomsbury Campus - Free/Pay what you can Book your ticket: buff.ly/pQXCLTX @UCLSELCS

Great to see Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, UCL Information Studies, featured in this Guardian Video. She suggests the walkthrough method as a great start to support a healthy digital diet, as outlined in Dr Regehr's Safer Scrolling research. Watch the video: buff.ly/4yYYPuI @UCLDIS

It’s graduation day! ✨🎓  A very warm welcome to all our graduands, academics, family and friends joining us for this special occasion.  #UCLGrad @UCLArtsSciences @GrandLat @uclhjs @UCLDIS @UCLSELCS @SladeSchool @UCLPhilosophy @UCLSSEES @UCLAlumni