Geraint Rees

Eighth book of 2026 finished - a little disappointed given the rave reviews. Strong on diagnosis, weak on policy prescription…

Seventh book of 2026 finished - slowly progressing the series!

Sixth book of 2026 finished - gritty crime noir set in the city I’m just departing…

Fifth book of 2026 finished. A little bit long….

Good piece on scientific discovery and AI by @profgeraintrees in today’s @FT . Sounds like we need a portfolio: some money spent on AI amplifying work in known areas; some money spent on new data collection in less well known areas. ft.com/content/0c63d0…

Welcome to @UCL, colleagues from @MedTsinghua, @Tsinghua_Uni. Great to continue discussions across our strategic partnership, including an AI Hospital workshop, and to look ahead to health workshops in Beijing next month. #UCLHealth #UCLandChina @profgeraintrees @ProfHurst

Fourth book of 2026 finished - the first in this series. Excellent Chandler-like read for the plane!

Third book of 2026 finished - a really interesting read about how knowledge diffuses over time and space

.@profgeraintrees strengthened partnerships across Paris, Brussels & Leuven, followed by @UCLAlumni engagement in Zurich. Highlights include @UnivParisSaclay LoI on doctoral training & oncology, plus @EU_Commission talks on @HorizonEU and AI. #UCLEurope bit.ly/4axkgm3

UK ambassador to Brazil, H.E, @salqaq, visited @UCL to discuss neglected tropical diseases and shared health priorities Joined by @profgeraintrees and @ProfHurst to explore opportunities to deepen UK–Brazil health research collaboration 🇬🇧🇧🇷 #UCLHealth ucl.ac.uk/global/news/20…

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.

Second book of 2026 finished. Think I now need a bit of variety before tackling the rest of the Culture series…

A randomized trial of using an LLM by primary care physicians for referral to specialists (vs no AI) provided substantial improvements in workflow, patient experience and less test ordering @NatureMedicine nature.com/articles/s4159…

Honoured to discover how @francobritish Young Leaders contribute to progress in the knowledge-based society, within @UCL, an outstanding partner institution to France. Prof. Orczyk's work tackling major diseases like cancer embodies the depth & dynamism of the 🇫🇷🇬🇧 relationship.

First book of 2026 completed - time to try and read the entire Culture series!

Thirty-third book of 2025 finished - nice easy read

Thirty-second book of 2025 finished - a melancholy and slightly meandering read

Earlier this month @UCL took part in the @The_ACU Congress in Nairobi, joining universities from across the Commonwealth to discuss research ecosystems, future skills and inclusive growth, hosted by @uonbi.

Last week we brought together colleagues from across @UCL for a masterclass on international policy engagement with the African Union (AU). Delivered with @UCLPublicPolicy and @UCL_EI, the session offered practical ways to connect UCL research with AU policy priorities.

Despite a tough economic backdrop, the UK’s tech and innovation ecosystem remains strong. Universities like UCL are key to this success, supporting research, spinouts and startups that turn innovation into real-world impact. Read the article. bit.ly/491EGT8