As 2025’s graduation ceremonies commence and students flock to the Great Hall with their families, we unveil the fascinating history of the campus centrepiece.

Being a technically advanced 770-seat theatre with retractable seating, the Great Hall is also home to London’s second largest stage. It has been a staple venue in the activities of the University, ...

The Great Hall was built for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair. It’s the design of noted architect Wallace Harrison, who was also lead architect for the United Nations Headquarters.