About “Legacies of Eugenics”

Legacies of Eugenics is a new research and engagement project focusing on the history of eugenics in the United Kingdom.

Initial project aims

1. investigate the history of eugenics research in UCL
2. investigate the history of eugenics research in UK universities
3. investigate the history of eugenics education, both formal and informal, as an instance of public engagement with science

Project team

• Project Director: Professor Joe Cain
• STS Research Fellow: Dr Maria Kiladi

Legacies of Eugenics is hosted by UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS).