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Elevating research data stewardship at UCL
The job of curating and sharing research data is vital, but it has traditionally fallen to different groups of people. At UCL a dedicated team of Research Data Stewards has been assembled to work across a range of projects and services, as James Wilson explains.
Academics elected to the British Academy in 2026
Academics from SES member universities have been elected as Fellows of the British Academy in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.
£60m investment backs next generation of UK AI research
Science and Engineering South (SES) universities will play a leading role in two new artificial intelligence research laboratories funded through a £60 million investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The initiative will help secure the UK’s position at the forefront of AI research by attracting world-class talent, creating new opportunities for PhD students, and supporting the long-term growth of the UK’s AI sector.
The King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Researchers and leaders from SES member universities were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
Honourees included distinguished academics and innovators from the University of Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the University of Southampton and University College London, reflecting the breadth of impact across health, climate science, engineering and education.
Imperial ChemEng Enterprise Day 2026
Science & Engineering South (SES) partner Imperial College London brought together founders, investors and researchers for ChemEng Enterprise Day 2026, showcasing a growing pipeline of deep-tech ventures from its Department of Chemical Engineering.