"Universities need to prepare students for uncertainty rather than stability, and help normalise reinvention." Writing for ET Education, Dr Michael Spence explores how universities can help students thrive in an AI-enabled global jobs market: education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industr...

How AI is reshaping global labour markets, and why universities must adapt

Explore how AI is transforming the global labour market, the role of universities in preparing graduates for this shift, and the essential skills needed to thrive alongside artificial intelligence.

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Calling our international partners, we're consulting on UCL's Health Vision. We've set out UCL’s capabilities and ambitions for health over the next 10+ years, identifying where we believe investment could achieve transformative impact. Please share your views: https://bit.ly/4omggeG #UCLHealth

The next wave of healthcare AI breakthroughs may come from India, writes Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement), in ET Edge Insights. Read the op-ed: bit.ly/3PYFXoN #UCLandIndia @profgeraintrees.bsky.social @uclenterprise.bsky.social

🎙️ New episode of ‘Fair Enough?’ is out now. How can technology help tackle inequality and improve access to justice? Lauren Andres and Victoria Austin are joined by Professor Cathy Holloway and Elly Savatia 🎧 Listen now: https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d5502d9 #UCLGrandChallenges #Podcast

📢 Call for applications: Global Engagement Funds & Strategic Partner Funds 2026/27 Apply by 19 June to build or grow international collaborations at @ucl.ac.uk. GEF: www.ucl.ac.uk/global/fundi... Partner Funds: www.ucl.ac.uk/global/fundi... More partner funds open in autumn 2026.

Dr Anwar Musah @uclgeography.bsky.social used @ucl-global.bsky.social Engagement Funds to help tackle the risk of waterborne disease from drains in Accra, Ghana ⬇️ #UCLandAfrica

Predicting the risk of mosquito-borne and flood-related hazards in Ghana

Dr Anwar Musah (UCL Geography) used Global Engagement Funds (GEF) to map the state of drains in Accra, Ghana – helping predict the risk of disease and flooding.

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What impact does community-owned land have on urbanisation? Dr Alexandra Panman @thebartlettucl.bsky.social used @ucl.ac.uk Global Engagement Funds to find out more in eThwekini Municipality (Durban), South Africa, where more than a third of land is held under customary tenure ⬇️ #UCLandAfrica

The impact of collective land on urbanisation in South Africa

Dr Alexandra Panman (UCL Bartlett) used Global Engagement Funds to help set the research agenda on the links between collective land and urbanisation.

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How can lived experience experts shape better healthcare? Dr Rakhshi Memon (@uclengineering.bsky.social) used @ucl.ac.uk Global Engagement Funds to explore this in Pakistan, India, and Nigeria – revealing how their insights can improve research, policy, and services when meaningfully included⬇

Empowering lived experience experts in low income countries

Dr Rakhshi Memon (UCL Engineering) used Global Engagement Funds to evaluate how people with lived experience can help to improve healthcare in Pakistan, India, and Nigeria.

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Across the world, teachers feel unprepared to work in diverse classrooms. Dr Daisy Loyd @ioe.bsky.social and @drzacharywalker.bsky.social have been collaborating with partners in Africa and beyond to understand more and inform policy and practice. #UCLandAfrica

Strengthening special education teaching in Africa and beyond

Following a project that started in the Middle East, Dr Daisy Loyd (UCL Institute of Education) is working across the world to improve education for diverse learners.

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UCL’s final full day in Nairobi brought together partners across urban health, public health research, policy and innovation, including UN‑Habitat, @aphrc.bsky.social, Kenya’s State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, and Mastercard Foundation Research Lab Africa. #UCLandAfrica

🧠 Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know physical fitness can influence your mental wellbeing AND cognitive performance? Explore UCL’s Active Minds research 👇 https://bit.ly/4tppKaq @theiseh.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth

@ucl.ac.uk met partners at the University of Nairobi, the British High Commission, and Strathmore University, discussing shared priorities across urbanisation, entrepreneurship, health systems, AI and applied technologies, aligned with the UK–Kenya science and technology partnership. #UCLandAfrica

@ucl.ac.uk met with the University of Cape Town to discuss strengthening and scaling our strategic partnership, with leadership discussions identifying new opportunities for collaboration #UCLandAfrica #UCLHealth @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social @profgeraintrees.bsky.social @iiabubakar.bsky.social

In Johannesburg, Prof @profgeraintrees.bsky.social met Prof Brando Okolo, Head of Science, Technology and Innovation at AUDA‑NEPAD. Discussions focused on the African Union’s STISA 2034, including priorities in entrepreneurship, emerging technologies and capacity strengthening. #UCLandAfrica

A warm welcome to Johannesburg with a lunch hosted by Prof Lynn Morris, Deputy Vice‑Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Wits University. Productive discussions with Wits colleagues over the past two days, alongside visits to Tshimologong, the Health Sciences Campus and Biohub. #UCLandAfrica

@ucl.ac.uk is visiting South Africa and Kenya this week to strengthen partnerships and explore collaboration across health, climate and AI. Led by @profgeraintrees.bsky.social, the visit includes engagement with universities, policy partners and innovation actors. #UCLandAfrica

Senior @ucl.ac.uk leaders and academics visited mainland China and Hong Kong to strengthen research collaboration, engage in global dialogue and launch Here, it will happen in the region. #UCLandChina #UCLHealth 🔗⬇

UCL leaders expand research and join global dialogues through East Asia visit

Senior UCL leaders and academics visited mainland China and Hong Kong to strengthen research collaboration, engage in global talks and launch the new Here, it will happen campaign in the region.

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Led by @iiabubakar.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk and @tsinghuauniversity.bsky.social strengthened their global health partnership through a high‑level visit to Beijing, advancing collaboration in health, medicine and technology. #UCLandChina #UCLHealth

UCL and Tsinghua strengthen global health links through high-level visit

A senior UCL delegation visited Tsinghua University in Beijing to deepen collaboration in health, medicine and technology, and to progress the next phase of the growing UCL–Tsinghua health partnership...

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🎧 New Fair Enough episode: Profs Lauren Andres & Victoria Austin explore spatial inequality with Bridget Wilkins & Prof Mike Raco, looking at how housing, planning, and local decisions shape lives and opportunities. bit.ly/4cOYGug

Housing, Community, and the Future: A New Approach to Urban Inequality | Fair Enough? From UCL's Grand Challenge of Inequalities | Episode 2

Welcome back to Fair Enough. In this episode, Lauren and Victoria tackle the pressing issue of spatial inequality, focusing on the dynamics of cities and urban development. Joined by expert guests Bri...

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📢Opening soon: @ucl.ac.uk Global Engagement funding streams 2026/27 The Global Engagement Funds (GEF) will open on 20 May A number of Strategic Partner Funds will open in mid‑May, with further opportunities becoming available in the autumn Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/42zbaRZ

Book your place - Up Close & Policy: Naming the Crisis 12 May | 12pm Join us for a panel discussion with academics from UCL, The Centric Lab), and Greater London Authority, spotlighting Air is Kin, a community and scientific project led by The Centric Lab. https://bit.ly/4dmAnpE

UCL strengthened its European partnerships during a high‑level visit to Paris, with engagement spanning research, education and policy. The visit included talks with President Emmanuel Macron, participation in the U7+ Alliance summit, and the signing of new agreements with #UCLEurope partners. 👇

UCL Provost meets French President and strengthens European partnerships during high-level visit

UCL bolstered its position at the heart of European research, education and policy during a visit to Paris, featuring talks with President Emmanuel Macron, the European launch of philanthropic and eng...

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🤝 UCL signs MoU with Inserm in Paris 🇫🇷 During the #UCLEurope delegation visit, we signed a new MoU with Inserm, France’s national institute for health and medical research, to strengthen collaboration in health and biomedical research, researcher mobility and support for early‑career scientists.

UCL and Inserm to deepen collaboration in health and biomedical research

UCL has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Inserm, France’s national institute for health and medical research, marking the next step in their rapidly strengthening partnership.

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As part of its visit to Europe, @ucl.ac.uk has announced a new partnership with UNESCO to address global inequalities in education through the Global Happy Schools Initiative. The collaboration focuses on wellbeing, inclusion and equity, informed by learning science. #UCLEurope

UCL Grand Challenges@uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 6mo ago

UCL and UNESCO are joining forces to expand UNESCO’s Global Happy Schools Initiative - a programme focused on improving wellbeing, engagement and learning outcomes for both students and teachers. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4vARZVq

📍 @ucl.ac.uk delegation now in Paris Our delegation visit starts today, continuing UCL’s longstanding collaboration with partners across research, education and innovation. See a snapshot of our connections with France — more to come from Paris soon #UCLEurope @profgeraintrees.bsky.social

📢 @ucl.ac.uk PhD students — deadline extended to Friday 17 April 2026! Apply for the UCL‑PSL Doctoral Research Internship: a 4–8 week funded research stay at Université PSL.

UCL Global Engagement@ucl-global.bsky.social · 6mo ago

📢 Calling all UCL PhD students! Applications are open for the 2026 UCL‑PSL Doctoral Research Internship. Spend 4–8 weeks in Paris working with a PSL research group, with support for travel and accommodation. 🗓 Apply by 13 April Full details & apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/global/call-...

How do we tackle today’s biggest societal challenges? Join us 4–5 June (9am–7pm) at UCL for workshops at UCL East and a full‑day conference at UCL IOE. 📍 20 Bedford Way, London Register now. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

📢 Calling all UCL PhD students! Applications are open for the 2026 UCL‑PSL Doctoral Research Internship. Spend 4–8 weeks in Paris working with a PSL research group, with support for travel and accommodation. 🗓 Apply by 13 April Full details & apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/global/call-...

📢 Deadline Extended! The ABSW Media Fellowship is now open until Sunday, 19 April. An opportunity for UCL scientists, clinicians and engineers collaborating internationally to gain experience in a media outlet. We especially encourage applications from BAME academics. Apply via the link below ⬇️

UCL Global Engagement@ucl-global.bsky.social · 7mo ago

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

UCL is now ranked in the top 10 globally in 12 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with @ioe.bsky.social and @thebartlettucl.bsky.social topping the ranks in Education, and Architecture & Built Environment.👏 Read more: https://bit.ly/3PHDsGJ