What's so Special about UCL Special Collections? - World Food Day

UCL Special Collections are hosting What's so Special about UCL Special Collections? two days before World Food Day on the UCL East campus in Stratford. You will meet friendly team members and see a small selection of the department's impressive collection of rare books and archives - selected especially to celebrate World Food Day.

The event will begin with a brief introduction to UCL Special Collections, followed by a relaxed drop in display where you are welcome to explore the collection items, remain for as long as you wish within the chosen timeslot, and engage with our team.

Our team will be happy to tell you about the items on show and to answer any questions you might have. It's a great opportunity to learn about what special collections are and to meet people working as archivists, rare books librarians, educators, and conservator at a fun, free event!

We have created two time slots: 12pm and 1pm. Please book one of the time slots and turn up at the very start of the chosen time slot at the entrance of Marshgate. Our team will meet you there to help you with signing in to enter the campus and walking through to the Culture Lab.

Please be on time for the chosen time slot. There will be a cut off time for entrance. If you are late, please arrive within the first 15 minutes of your hour slot, as we will not be able to let anyone in after that unfortunately.

The event takes place in Culture Lab, Marshgate, a teaching and exhibition space which works with collections from UCL and beyond to support and nurture a new generation of curators. Please note food, drink, and bags are not allowed in the Culture Lab. Lockers are available for everyone to put bags in, and the entire area is secure.

There will be photography at this event, please tell us on arrival if you would prefer that you are not in any photographs taken.

Please bring your Eventbrite ticket with you, printed out or on your phone, as security will need to see this when you sign in to enter campus.

Host or Publisher UCL Special Collections