Giving at UCL

Dementia, Discovery and the Drive to Stop Alzheimer's 🙌 Marking #BrainAwarenessWeek Professor Nick Fox reflects on a career defined by curiosity and serendipity, and why preventing Alzheimer's before symptoms begin is his most defining goal. Read more👇 bit.ly/4bezePt

One letter. One family. One historic breakthrough 🧠 This #BrainAwarenessWeek, hear the story of Carol Jennings – whose courage helped Professor Sir John Hardy (@UCLIoN) make a breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's.

What can a brain reveal after death? 🤔 Marking #BrainAwarenessWeek, Dr Zane Jaunmuktane’s online lecture explores how donated brains help scientists understand disease onset, spread, and the future of brain research. 📅 17 March 13:00 – 14:00 Register👇 bit.ly/4uuoNyy

Groundbreaking research from @UCL & Great Ormond Street Hospital has identified a drug that reduces seizures in children with Dravet syndrome by up to 91% 🙌 Proud to see UCL helping these children lead healthier and happier lives. Read more👇 bit.ly/4u6jQvT

Yesterday was World Book Day and we're reflecting on 10 years of @UCLpress 🙌 Over a decade of world-class research, open to all – championed by the late Dr Paul Ayris, who believed knowledge has no barriers. Here's to limitless knowledge 📚 Read more 👉 bit.ly/4ldalXD

A vision for the future of education: Henry Brougham Faces of UCL recognises the people behind 200 years of research, innovation, education and impact, starting with the man whose tireless campaigning and fundraising were instrumental to our founding. 👉 bit.ly/4ciToIX

📣 It's #FreeWillsMonth! Did you know UCL offers free will-writing support through our partnership with online will writers Bequeathed? There is no obligation to leave a gift to UCL, but we would be honoured if you chose to do so. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/407iWl6

Exciting news 🌌 A gift to @UCL in the will of renowned astronomer Professor Graziella Branduardi-Raymont will ensure Space Science & Engineering students at the @MSSLSpaceLab can pursue ambitions regardless of financial circumstance. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4kMTbQo

.@UCLBiochemEng1's collaboration with Sani Membranes has validated a low-energy method for nutrient recovery using the Vibro® Membrane Filtration system – advancing sustainable bioprocessing and precision agriculture 🪴 Read more 👇 bit.ly/4aQjdh2

🎉 Proud to announce that @ucl is partnering with @tech_mahindra to push the boundaries of generative AI, quantum computing and next-gen large language models. This UK–India collaboration turns cutting-edge research into real-world impact 🙌 Read more 👉 bit.ly/4kTVXU6

Exciting news! @UCL is proud to be partnering with the London Ball Foundation to support the delivery of a world-class neuroscience centre at 256 Grays Inn Road – bringing 1000 scientists, clinicians & patients under one roof. Read more: bit.ly/3MmGEGJ

From the first female professor to the founder of the West African Students' Union – UCL and its partners have always changed the world. Faces of UCL celebrates the ground-breaking research, innovation, education and impact your support helps build👇 bit.ly/46dtnad

.@UCL is proudly partnering with international quantitative trading firm Jump Trading Group to provide four fully funded PhD scholarships at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit from 2026-27 🙌 Learn more: bit.ly/3ZDcOAL @GatsbyUCL @jumptrading

Happy 278th birthday to our spiritual founder, Jeremy Bentham! 🏛️🎂 From his trip to NYC to why his ideas still drive our mission today – ahead of his birthday, we had the (spiritual) chance to chat with him about everything. Read the full interview: ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/feb/…

Proudly partnering with Karlsson Játiva Charitable Foundation to launch the KJCF Quest Fellowships 🧬 We’re solving the "health puzzle" by looking at the brain, heart, and senses as connected systems. This is how research turns into impact 🙌 Learn more: bit.ly/3OBPL6S

The next century of impact starts here, at UCL. 📍 Momentum for #HereItWillHappen, is building! Be it philanthropy, mentorship, or expertise, your support is the catalyst for innovation. Watch the film and find your place in our future ✨ Join us: ucl.ac.uk/giving

Marking 200 years of UCL, we launch our campaign – #HereItWillHappen ✨ We invite our community to join us as we accelerate progress across 6 thematic areas – covering health, technology, climate, creativity, inclusion and widening access. Learn more: bit.ly/4sghvh2

We're delighted to welcome a new @ai_ucl PhD researcher funded by G-Research, one of our valued industry collaborators! The scholarship is part of G-Research’s NextGen programme, reflecting their commitment to investing in talent. More about G-Research: bit.ly/46C7Mbo

It's fantastic to hear from Professor Nick Fox (@UCLIoN) in the @Telegraph. He explains the unique and complex challenges posed by early-onset dementia, and how the world-first Hilary and Galen Weston Rare Dementia Support Centre will support patients and families at UCL.

Day 12 is the final part of our '12 Days of Impact', and brings us to the world's largest clinical trial for Parkinson's disease. Find out how the support of the Edmond J. Safra Foundation has catalysed more than £26 million for its design and delivery. bit.ly/4jf2ojG