UCL Research

UCL ranks 9th globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings—for the 3rd year in a row! 🌍👏 Also ranked 7th worldwide by U.S. News & 3rd in Europe. Proud of our global impact in research & reputation. 🔗 lnkd.in/gP_B4EGy #QSWUR

UCL and partners announce hybrid quantum-GPU computing scientific first at NVIDIA GTC 2026. @nvidia @ucl @uclcs @HealthUCL @UCLEnterprise bit.ly/3PHXKzQ

🌍 How does space shape inequalities & how can global strategies work locally? Join Lauren Andres (PVP Inequalities theme) & experts discussing links between climate, migration, urban marginalisation & gendered vulnerabilities. 📆 18 March, 17:30–20:30 👉bit.ly/4roHykx

Today marks the start of #BrainAwarenessWeek, a global celebration of the incredible advancements and benefits of brain research. At @ucl, we’re sharing how our pioneering research improves lives worldwide. 🔗 Explore our research stories to learn more: bit.ly/4s3AH11

📣 Want to understand how EU public health policy is shaped & how research can feed into it? Last chance to join UCL Global Engagement's free masterclass, Understanding EU Public Health Policy: Levers, Processes, and Influence on 18 Mar | 13.00–16.30 bit.ly/46fT9dT

Space South Central, a partner of UCL, has formalised a major partnership with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute to boost trade, startup acceleration, and tech exchange. It is the UK’s largest regional space cluster driving innovation and growth in the sector.

Good to have colleagues from across UCL at our Decoding China Masterclass on politics, power & policy for researchers Thanks to Dr Smith (@UCL) and Merethe (Great Britain-China Centre) for a practical, engaging session on Chinese politics, governance and policymaking #UCLandChina

Pleased to welcome a delegation from @UCSM_oficial, Peru, to @UCL for an MoU signing with the UCL Institute of the Americas @UCL_AmResNet. The agreement supports closer collaboration through joint research and education activity, reciprocal visits, and training opportunities.

Applications open today for the @ABSW Media Fellowship (supported by UCL Global Engagement) For @UCL scientists, clinicians and engineers collaborating internationally: 2–6 weeks reporting at a UK media outlet in summer 2026 Deadline: Fri 27 Mar Apply: ucl.ac.uk/global/absw-me…

UCL Public Engagement Seed Fund 2026 – Apply Now by 16 Feb! a funding opportunity to support UCL staff and postgraduate research students who are interested in engaging with public groups, communities, and users of research in creative and equitable ways. bit.ly/3NF5Ecl

UCL Public Engagement Seed Fund 2026 – Apply Now by 16 Feb! a funding opportunity to support UCL staff and postgraduate research students who are interested in engaging with public groups, communities, and users of research in creative and equitable ways. bit.ly/3NF5Ecl

While UCL is in Zurich for alumni engagement today and yesterday, a timely alumnus spotlight: @pgrivano, a @UCLEngineering graduate now based in Zurich, shares how @UCL shaped his international outlook and impact-driven path. #UCLEurope ⬇️ bit.ly/4r04yGO

Brussels last night 🇧🇪 Reconnecting with @UCLAlumni and taking steps towards re-establishing a more formal @UCL alumni group in the city. Photos from the evening below. With #UCL200 approaching, it felt like an early celebration of our global community. #UCLEurope

UCL Public Engagement Seed Fund 2026 – Apply Now by 16 Feb! a funding opportunity to support UCL staff and postgraduate research students who are interested in engaging with public groups, communities, and users of research in creative and equitable ways. bit.ly/3NF5Ecl

Professor @profgeraintrees is leading a @UCL delegation to connect with partners, stakeholders and alumni across mainland Europe this week. We will share highlights from the visit — partnerships, policy conversations and collaboration in action. #UCLEurope

UCL academics: Call for participants - virtual @Cornell-@UCL Networking Workshop on Democracy research. 🗓️ Fri 20 Mar 🧭 Themes: Rule of Law, Migration & Inclusion, Democratic Agency, Tech & Democracy Register by Fri 27 Feb: bit.ly/4r0eDDO

French Ambassador visit to @UCL and @UCLH: highlighting UCL’s strengths in health, research and innovation — and the Franco–British collaboration behind it, spanning @UCLMedSci and @UCLCS. #UCLEurope

UCL is now #3 in the QS Europe 2026 rankings🥉As @profgeraintrees said, it reflects the “enduring value of European collaboration”. Next week he leads a senior academic delegation to France and Belgium, with @UCLAlumni events in Switzerland 🔗bit.ly/3LHcuxz #UCLEurope

We're proud to announce UCL ranked third in new QS European university rankings Prof Geraint Rees: “Rising to third place in this year’s rankings is a powerful reflection of UCL’s longstanding and deep‑rooted engagement across the continent.” Read more: bit.ly/3LHcuxz

It's not too late to be a 2026 Researcher in Residence. Apply now for the opportunity to work with the GLA 🏙️ Focus on post‑COVID health improvement in London Deadline: 11 Feb, 12:00 GMT Find out more🔗 bit.ly/45RKkqi

Announcing our Ten 2026 UCL Policy Fellows, who’ll be placed from Feb–July with OHID, City Hall and the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Newham. Read more: bit.ly/3NEEaDO Stay tuned for more updates on their journey coming soon!