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ULU was founded in 1921, originally as the University of London Union Society, and moved into its main building on Malet Street, near Senate House, in 1957.[6] It represented students to the university and beyond, whilst also providing support and resources to the students' unions of individual colleges.

The ULU building and venue was widely known as one for gigs that launched major artists such as the Kaiser Chiefs and Goldfrapp. At one point in the early 1990s, future comedy superstar Ricky Gervais managed the venue.