Digging into records to understand the history of medical care

Digging into records to understand the history of medical care

The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) has published a blog about its archaeological dig on the Oriel site that sheds light on the people who lived and worked on the site in the 19th century. The blog explains how court records help to tell the stories of the people...
Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust awards £5 million award for Oriel

Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust awards £5 million award for Oriel

The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust has awarded £5 million to UCL in partnership with Moorfields Eye Charity and Moorfields Eye Hospital to support Oriel – a centre for advancing eye health, opening in 2027. The gift will fund an investigation centre that will enable...
Oriel design showcase – 5-7 March 2024

Oriel design showcase – 5-7 March 2024

Construction is well under way for our new centre for eye care, research and education. Cranes are onsite, foundations are being laid and the building will start to appear from the ground up in 2024! Everyone is invited to a public showcase exhibition on 5-7 March...
Demolition complete

Demolition complete

Oriel has completed another exciting milestone – demolition! This short video (2 minutes and 30 seconds) shows time lapse footage of the demolition that took place over several months. Watch demolition on the Oriel site. The video has an audio description and...