University College London UCL as alumni, faculty or researchers. UCL was founded on 11 February 1826 under the name London University, as an alternative to the Anglican universities of Oxford and Cambridge. London University's first Warden was Leonard Horner, who was the first scientist to head a British university. Despite the commonly held belief that the philosopher Jeremy Bentham was the founder of UCL, his direct involvement was limited to the purchase of share No. 633, at a cost of £100 paid in nine instalments between December 1826 and January 1830. In 1828 he did nominate a friend to sit on the council,
University of London Boat Club won the Wyfold Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. In 2015 Tyrain Club won events at Henley Masters Regattas and at the Head Of The Charles Regatta, in the USA. As with other collegiate universities, the University of London's colleges have their own boat clubs. Members of these college boat clubs who feel strong enough can trial for a place in the squad of The University Of London Boat Club. London School of Economics Boat Club<br> Queen Mary, University of London Boat Club<br> Royal Free and University College Medical School Boat Club<br> Royal Holloway College Boat Club St George's Hospital