Have you met UCL mascot, Jeremy Beartham, yet?
Jeremy Beartham is no ordinary bear. Born in the shade of a great oak in Gordon Square, he quickly distinguished himself from his fellow cubs, not by his roar, but by his relentless pursuit of moral clarity. Inspired by his hero, Jeremy Bentham, Beartham devoted his life to the principle of “maximum joy for the maximum number.”
Beartham brings a paw-sitive presence to campus life. Whether he's attending lectures on moral philosophy or working in the Print Room Café to ensure equitable snack distribution, Jeremy embodies the spirit of rational compassion. His treatise, written as a UCL undergrad, The Principles of Pawlitics and Morals continues to spark debate.
While there’s no biological link (obvs) between Beartham and Bentham, and historians still debate whether the two ever met, Beartham continues to embody the founding principles of our university set out by Bentham.
Nearing his 200th birthday, Jeremy Beartham shows no signs of slowing down – catch him at Welcome week, high-pawing students at graduation, cutting ribbons on new buildings, and of course, on the touch line at TeamUCL matches.