[1] The Cheese Grater is also the largest publication at UCL in terms of readership, membership and online following, despite being the alternative paper to the mainstream Pi Magazine.

The Cheese Grater was founded by René Lavanchy, a critical observer of Pi Magazine, the only significant UCL student publication at the time.

[2] The first issue was a poorly photocopied satirical pamphlet which had an empty page on the back cover and an advert within calling for more writers to get involved.

The next issue of The Cheese Grater was published in October 2004, and included 12 pages of satirical and investigatory pieces in the style of Private Eye.

In October 2008, an article in issue 18 was censored by Communications and Services Officer Charlie Clinton, leading the magazine to instead publish a story condemning his interference.

In February 2005, The Cheese Grater published a special report accusing UCL Union sabbatical officer David Renton of laziness, incompetence and general neglect of his duties.

[3] In March 2012, The Cheese Grater investigated UCL's bid to build a second London campus in Stratford, uncovering local residents' objections to the potential demolition of their homes and inadequacies in Newham Council's consultation process.

[4] In 2021 the magazine launched an investigation into sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying committed by UCL Security in Halls of Residence throughout the 2020–2021 academic year.

[5] In the Winter 2022 issue, Neil Majithia and Elettra Plati penned an exposé of UCL sports societies and their initiative activities.

The article exposed procedural inconsistencies, and lobbying by an established inter-departmental network of gender critical feminists amongst UCL's academic staff.

Additionally, Rebekah Wright's investigation into Provost Michael Spence's connection to an anti-LGBTQ Charity saw great reception from queer communities within UCL[citation needed], causing questions to be asked of the Provost's stance on LGBTQ issues, alongside a potential conflict of interest between the role he held in the charity Mercy Ships, and his position as the head of UCL.