On 11 November 2026, staff and students came together at Brunel University of London’s War Memorial to mark Armistice Day and remember those from our university community who served and lost their lives in conflict. The short Act of Remembrance brought together colleagues and students from across Brunel, including veterans, serving Reservists, Armed Forces Sponsored Students, and members of the Cadet Forces.
Following the two-minute silence, Brunel’s Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Andrew Jones laid a wreath on behalf of staff, while Abhishek Ghawate, Education President of the Union of Brunel Students, laid a wreath on behalf of the student body.
The annual event provides an opportunity for the Brunel community to pause together and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who came before us, while also recognising members of our community who serve today.
The commemoration was jointly organised by Brunel’s Armed Forces Network, the Meeting House and the Events team.
Brunel’s Archives and Special Collections has researched the stories of former students and staff from Borough Road College and Shoreditch College, institutions that form part of Brunel’s history, who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars. Their individual stories can be explored through the World War profiles collection.