University College London
As London’s global university, UCL is committed to applying its distinctive cross-disciplinary approach to address the world’s most pressing challenges and significant questions. Building on our founding values and history of academic excellence, UCL continues to nurture and celebrate a culture of expertise and collaboration that delivers benefits to society.
UCL is committed to working in partnership to maximise the impact of our activities locally, nationally and globally. From working towards improving air quality in our home borough of Camden through the Camden Clean Air Partnership, to developing the Ventura breathing aid with industry partners that has treated 10,000 COVID-19 patients in 130 NHS hospitals across the UK, and in India where 600 devices are being shipped to treat patients affected by the recent surge in cases.
Our staff and students address societal challenges facing us today – developing national health programmes to support 700,000 smokers to quit – and tomorrow – working with the tech industry to understand how AI might alter society. As we approach our bicentenary, UCL will continue to develop ways to improve people’s lives in London, the UK and around the world.
Member stories
Spotlight on Excellence Across SES Universities
Researchers from SES member universities have been recognised in the 2026 Royal Society Medals and Awards, with academics from UCL, Oxford and Cambridge honoured for outstanding contributions spanning neuroscience, healthcare technologies, physics, energy research and the biomedical sciences.
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.
London Centre for Nanotechnology Marks 20 Years of Scientific Innovation and Partnership
Bringing together researchers across Imperial, UCL and King’s, the London Centre for Nanotechnology has spent the last 20 years driving collaborative research at the nanoscale. We spoke with Co-Director Professor Sandrine Heutz about the Centre’s evolution, its impact, and the future of nanoscience in London.
London Quantum Cluster (LQC) – Where Quantum Comes Together
We put a spotlight on the London Quantum Technology Cluster. An initiative supported by City Hall to establish the capital as a leading global centre for quantum innovation.
Uniting UCL, Imperial College London, and King’s College London, the cluster brings together world-class research institutions with industry, government, investors, and local communities to accelerate the growth of this rapidly evolving sector.
Professor Geraint Rees
Executive Board Member
University College London
Dr Matt Davis
Operational lead
University College London