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🏆 UCL is ranked 9th globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for the third year in a row.
This marks our 14th year in the global top 10, reflecting the strength of our academic and employer reputation.
🔗 Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
#QSWUR
This marks our 14th year in the global top 10, reflecting the strength of our academic and employer reputation.
🔗 Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
#QSWUR
🎙️"Should traditional masculine norms be celebrated or demonised"? As Movember encourages us to rethink men's health and masculinity, The Bridge explores if traditional masculine norms harm or help.
Listen now 🎧 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
#UCLDisagreeingWell
Listen now 🎧 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
#UCLDisagreeingWell
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🎙️"Should traditional masculine norms be celebrated or demonised"? As Movember encourages us to rethink men's health and masculinity, The Bridge explores if traditional masculine norms harm or help.
Listen now 🎧 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
#UCLDisagreeingWell
Listen now 🎧 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
#UCLDisagreeingWell
🎙️From #UCLDisagreeing Well, The Bridge podcast continues its bold journey exploring how to disagree better in today’s polarised world. Student hosts and a conflict expert tackle the tough debates of our time.
Listen now 🎧:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
Listen now 🎧:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
November 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🎙️From #UCLDisagreeing Well, The Bridge podcast continues its bold journey exploring how to disagree better in today’s polarised world. Student hosts and a conflict expert tackle the tough debates of our time.
Listen now 🎧:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
Listen now 🎧:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
UCL200 to launch with a spectacular sound and light experience! 💫
We can’t wait to welcome students, staff, alumni and our wider community and launching a year of celebrations for our 200th birthday!
📅11-13 February 2026.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/439g5Kk
We can’t wait to welcome students, staff, alumni and our wider community and launching a year of celebrations for our 200th birthday!
📅11-13 February 2026.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/439g5Kk
UCL200 to launch with a spectacular sound and light experience: Save the date to celebrate together!
The countdown has officially begun! Save the date for UCL Illuminated – a spectacular sound and light experience that will kick off our bicentennial celebrations from 11-13 February 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
UCL200 to launch with a spectacular sound and light experience! 💫
We can’t wait to welcome students, staff, alumni and our wider community and launching a year of celebrations for our 200th birthday!
📅11-13 February 2026.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/439g5Kk
We can’t wait to welcome students, staff, alumni and our wider community and launching a year of celebrations for our 200th birthday!
📅11-13 February 2026.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/439g5Kk
New from #UCL: Faces of UCL, hosted by President & Provost Dr Michael Spence.
Ordinary people, extraordinary stories - from curating Egyptian artefacts to decoding dementia.
Listen now https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-bicentenary/faces-ucl-podcast
#UCLPodcasts
Ordinary people, extraordinary stories - from curating Egyptian artefacts to decoding dementia.
Listen now https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-bicentenary/faces-ucl-podcast
#UCLPodcasts
October 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
New from #UCL: Faces of UCL, hosted by President & Provost Dr Michael Spence.
Ordinary people, extraordinary stories - from curating Egyptian artefacts to decoding dementia.
Listen now https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-bicentenary/faces-ucl-podcast
#UCLPodcasts
Ordinary people, extraordinary stories - from curating Egyptian artefacts to decoding dementia.
Listen now https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-bicentenary/faces-ucl-podcast
#UCLPodcasts
UCL undergraduates chosen as Millennium Fellows 2024-25
We congratulate 26 UCL students that have been selected as Millennium Fellows 2024-25 - the highest number of any UK university - to lead projects tackling the UN SDGs!
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WopBp1
We congratulate 26 UCL students that have been selected as Millennium Fellows 2024-25 - the highest number of any UK university - to lead projects tackling the UN SDGs!
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WopBp1
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
UCL undergraduates chosen as Millennium Fellows 2024-25
We congratulate 26 UCL students that have been selected as Millennium Fellows 2024-25 - the highest number of any UK university - to lead projects tackling the UN SDGs!
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WopBp1
We congratulate 26 UCL students that have been selected as Millennium Fellows 2024-25 - the highest number of any UK university - to lead projects tackling the UN SDGs!
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WopBp1
Reposted by UCL
People with sight loss have recovered reading vision after being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, reports a pioneering trial involving Mr Mahi Muqit @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
October 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
People with sight loss have recovered reading vision after being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, reports a pioneering trial involving Mr Mahi Muqit @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
🧡 UCL students - join us Tue 4 Nov (10:00-11:30) at Nunn Hall (20 Bedford Way) for a quiet therapy-dogs drop-in session designed for neurodivergent students.
Free, but limited spaces, so please book ahead! 🐾
Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3LlCRIx
Free, but limited spaces, so please book ahead! 🐾
Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3LlCRIx
October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🧡 UCL students - join us Tue 4 Nov (10:00-11:30) at Nunn Hall (20 Bedford Way) for a quiet therapy-dogs drop-in session designed for neurodivergent students.
Free, but limited spaces, so please book ahead! 🐾
Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3LlCRIx
Free, but limited spaces, so please book ahead! 🐾
Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3LlCRIx
📣 It’s time!
Applications for UCL postgraduate programmes are OPEN.
🌍 Study in London
🎓 Learn from world-leading academics
💼 Boost your career
Explore your options now: https://direc.to/nrN7
#UCLMastersMatter
Applications for UCL postgraduate programmes are OPEN.
🌍 Study in London
🎓 Learn from world-leading academics
💼 Boost your career
Explore your options now: https://direc.to/nrN7
#UCLMastersMatter
October 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
📣 It’s time!
Applications for UCL postgraduate programmes are OPEN.
🌍 Study in London
🎓 Learn from world-leading academics
💼 Boost your career
Explore your options now: https://direc.to/nrN7
#UCLMastersMatter
Applications for UCL postgraduate programmes are OPEN.
🌍 Study in London
🎓 Learn from world-leading academics
💼 Boost your career
Explore your options now: https://direc.to/nrN7
#UCLMastersMatter
Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
October 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
Reposted by UCL
This year's theme for Black History Month is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, celebrating the profound contributions made by Black people throughout history and today. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/BlackHistoryMonth2025
October 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This year's theme for Black History Month is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, celebrating the profound contributions made by Black people throughout history and today. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/BlackHistoryMonth2025
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating!
October 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating!
Thinking about postgraduate study at UCL?
Join our online sessions next week to hear directly from our Admissions and Student Funding teams, get practical advice, and ask your questions.
🔗 Register here: https://direc.to/nrPW
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
Join our online sessions next week to hear directly from our Admissions and Student Funding teams, get practical advice, and ask your questions.
🔗 Register here: https://direc.to/nrPW
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
October 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thinking about postgraduate study at UCL?
Join our online sessions next week to hear directly from our Admissions and Student Funding teams, get practical advice, and ask your questions.
🔗 Register here: https://direc.to/nrPW
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
Join our online sessions next week to hear directly from our Admissions and Student Funding teams, get practical advice, and ask your questions.
🔗 Register here: https://direc.to/nrPW
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
Reposted by UCL
UCL made its mark at this year’s political party conferences, bringing academic insight, student voices, and policy innovation to the national debate.
The annual conferences provide an invaluable opportunity for @ucl.ac.uk leaders, academics & students to influence and inform policy discussions.
The annual conferences provide an invaluable opportunity for @ucl.ac.uk leaders, academics & students to influence and inform policy discussions.
UCL powers the conversation during party conference season
UCL made its mark at this year’s political party conferences, bringing academic insight, student voices, and policy innovation to the forefront of national debate.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
UCL made its mark at this year’s political party conferences, bringing academic insight, student voices, and policy innovation to the national debate.
The annual conferences provide an invaluable opportunity for @ucl.ac.uk leaders, academics & students to influence and inform policy discussions.
The annual conferences provide an invaluable opportunity for @ucl.ac.uk leaders, academics & students to influence and inform policy discussions.
Today is World Mental Heath Day
At UCL, researchers across disciplines are working to understand how our environments, societies, and technologies shape mental wellbeing - and how we can build healthier futures.
Explore the research and stories behind it: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
At UCL, researchers across disciplines are working to understand how our environments, societies, and technologies shape mental wellbeing - and how we can build healthier futures.
Explore the research and stories behind it: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today is World Mental Heath Day
At UCL, researchers across disciplines are working to understand how our environments, societies, and technologies shape mental wellbeing - and how we can build healthier futures.
Explore the research and stories behind it: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
At UCL, researchers across disciplines are working to understand how our environments, societies, and technologies shape mental wellbeing - and how we can build healthier futures.
Explore the research and stories behind it: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence was delighted to join the UK Prime Minister's trade visit to India this week, announcing exciting new collaborations in MedTech and assistive tech. A great opportunity to celebrate UK-India innovation #UCLandIndia
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
UCL joins UK Prime Minister India visit and unveils new technology collaborations
UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence has joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s first official visit to India this week, advancing UCL’s strategic collaborations across technology and innova...
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence was delighted to join the UK Prime Minister's trade visit to India this week, announcing exciting new collaborations in MedTech and assistive tech. A great opportunity to celebrate UK-India innovation #UCLandIndia
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Thinking about studying at UCL East? Join us for an afternoon to:
✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Hear from world-leading academics
✅ Get first-hand insights from current UCL students
🔗 Book your place now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days
✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Hear from world-leading academics
✅ Get first-hand insights from current UCL students
🔗 Book your place now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days
October 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thinking about studying at UCL East? Join us for an afternoon to:
✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Hear from world-leading academics
✅ Get first-hand insights from current UCL students
🔗 Book your place now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days
✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Hear from world-leading academics
✅ Get first-hand insights from current UCL students
🔗 Book your place now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days
Reposted by UCL
UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
“UCL pushed me out of my comfort zone - and helped me figure out what I want from life.”
From Muay Thai and student journalism to a year abroad in Madrid, Zoe reflects on growth, support, and next steps after graduation.
Read her story: https://bit.ly/4mRHuqS
#UCL
From Muay Thai and student journalism to a year abroad in Madrid, Zoe reflects on growth, support, and next steps after graduation.
Read her story: https://bit.ly/4mRHuqS
#UCL
October 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“UCL pushed me out of my comfort zone - and helped me figure out what I want from life.”
From Muay Thai and student journalism to a year abroad in Madrid, Zoe reflects on growth, support, and next steps after graduation.
Read her story: https://bit.ly/4mRHuqS
#UCL
From Muay Thai and student journalism to a year abroad in Madrid, Zoe reflects on growth, support, and next steps after graduation.
Read her story: https://bit.ly/4mRHuqS
#UCL
Make your Master’s matter.
A Master’s from UCL can take you further. Discover your potential at our graduate open events. 💻🌍
🔗 https://direc.to/nrqp
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
A Master’s from UCL can take you further. Discover your potential at our graduate open events. 💻🌍
🔗 https://direc.to/nrqp
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
October 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Make your Master’s matter.
A Master’s from UCL can take you further. Discover your potential at our graduate open events. 💻🌍
🔗 https://direc.to/nrqp
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
A Master’s from UCL can take you further. Discover your potential at our graduate open events. 💻🌍
🔗 https://direc.to/nrqp
#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
Celebrate Black History Month at UCL 🖤
Join us this October for poetry, exhibitions, panels and socials, honouring Black voices and culture.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oct/black-history-month-2025-ucl
#BHM2025 #PowerAndPride
Join us this October for poetry, exhibitions, panels and socials, honouring Black voices and culture.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oct/black-history-month-2025-ucl
#BHM2025 #PowerAndPride
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Celebrate Black History Month at UCL 🖤
Join us this October for poetry, exhibitions, panels and socials, honouring Black voices and culture.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oct/black-history-month-2025-ucl
#BHM2025 #PowerAndPride
Join us this October for poetry, exhibitions, panels and socials, honouring Black voices and culture.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oct/black-history-month-2025-ucl
#BHM2025 #PowerAndPride
UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL
#KEF5
@uclenterprise.bsky.social
We’re officially underway for 2025-26 and our campuses are buzzing with life and energy again!
Explore this page for everything you need to get started: Welcome events, askUCL, support services and term dates. 🔗
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/new-students
Explore this page for everything you need to get started: Welcome events, askUCL, support services and term dates. 🔗
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/new-students
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We’re officially underway for 2025-26 and our campuses are buzzing with life and energy again!
Explore this page for everything you need to get started: Welcome events, askUCL, support services and term dates. 🔗
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/new-students
Explore this page for everything you need to get started: Welcome events, askUCL, support services and term dates. 🔗
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/new-students
Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
September 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be represented by right-wing parties? ✔️
‘The Bridge’ podcast from UCL sees an electric debate between Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey on this timely topic.
Catch it now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast #UCLDisagreeingWell
‘The Bridge’ podcast from UCL sees an electric debate between Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey on this timely topic.
Catch it now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast #UCLDisagreeingWell
September 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be represented by right-wing parties? ✔️
‘The Bridge’ podcast from UCL sees an electric debate between Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey on this timely topic.
Catch it now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast #UCLDisagreeingWell
‘The Bridge’ podcast from UCL sees an electric debate between Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey on this timely topic.
Catch it now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast #UCLDisagreeingWell
Reposted by UCL
Could these companies be turning their backs at precisely the wrong moment?, asks @profgeraintrees.bsky.social after US firm Merck put the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre & AstraZeneca said it would pause a £200m investment to expand its research and development arm in Cambridge
Why Merck and AstraZeneca may regret turning their back on Britain
The pair may have gone cold on the UK but start-ups and university spinouts here are using AI to revolutionise drug discovery
www.thetimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Could these companies be turning their backs at precisely the wrong moment?, asks @profgeraintrees.bsky.social after US firm Merck put the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre & AstraZeneca said it would pause a £200m investment to expand its research and development arm in Cambridge