UCL School of Management Adds Two Floors to its ‘Campus in the Clouds’

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19 January 2026 | Updated 17 January 2026

UCL School of Management has signed a lease agreement at One Canada Square to increase its office space by 50,000 feet.

UCL will now occupy a total of six floors at One Canada Square, the iconic office building located next to Canary Wharf tube station. The UCL School of Management has agreed to lease floors 46 and 47, which will increase its existing floor space from 100,000 feet to 150,000 feet.

Dubbed the ‘campus in the clouds’ the new office space will increase student capacity by 1,000.

The added floors will provide space for a new social hub, outdoor terrace, student union facilities, a cafeteria, group and solo study areas, new teaching facilities, careers and student support services plus an additional Bloomberg terminal suite.

Both floors will be accessible to undergraduate and postgraduate students and will provide new areas for further business research on campus. A central staircase will also connect floors 49 and 50, reducing lift traffic in this high-rise office building.

The floors occupied by UCL School of Management will be as follows: 38, 46, 47 48, 49 and 50. The UCL School of Management was established in 2015 and currently has locations in Bloomsbury and Canary Wharf. The office expansion is part of UCL’s Estates Vision and Strategy which is to transform UCL campuses into inspiring, sustainable environments.

Professor Davide Ravasi, Director, UCL School of Management, said: “Our continued expansion at the heart of Canary Wharf demonstrates our draw for students and staff, strengthening our competitive edge in the sector. Our students benefit from the Wharf’s diverse neighbourhood, with direct access to industry connections and collaborations with businesses in the area.

“Growing our presence here reinforces our mission to lead the future of business and society through cutting edge research and education, and reinforces Canary Wharf’s position as a destination where education, innovation, ambition and business converge.”

Dr Michael Spence, UCL President & Provost, said: “The UCL School of Management’s continued expansion in Canary Wharf further boosts its position as a leading global business school. The new, state-of-the-art facilities that will be on offer to our students will enable it to meet ever growing demand for quality business and executive education and compete on a worldwide stage.

“As we begin UCL’s bicentenary year, this further cements our commitment to providing world-leading teaching and research.”

John Mulqueen, Chief Investment Officer at Canary Wharf Group, said: “UCL School of Management’s continued growth highlights Canary Wharf’s focus on innovation, ambition and community. Through our regular networking events and initiatives, including at Level39, we bring people together to support growth, continuous learning and build communities.

“The new space at One Canada Square enables UCL to further extend their courses with students benefitting from access to global organisations and events as well as the mix of retail, leisure, hospitality and open spaces here on the Wharf.”

Picture: Image of One Canada Square. Image Credit: GordonBellPhotography

Article written by Dave Mapps | Published 19 January 2026

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