In this interview with ETEducation, Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) explores how universities have a key role to play, not just in advancing frontier research, but in training future leaders and engaging with society. Read here: bit.ly/4oDcV9t

2025 has been an innovative year at UCL. As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the ways UCL Innovation & Enterprise has been supporting the UCL community make an impact through knowledge exchange and innovation. Read: bit.ly/3K8UxXZ @ucl.ac.uk @uclnews.bsky.social

Last week five UCL startups travelled to Switzerland to take part in the UK-Swiss Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme 2025, an initiative designed to help early-stage ventures expand internationally and attract investment. Read the story: bit.ly/3KscUHf @ucl.ac.uk

UCL’s festive gift guide is live, showcasing unique products from UCL entrepreneurs, all of which have received support from UCL Innovation & Enterprise. 🎄🎁 Discover gifts from bespoke cakes to eco-friendly coffee cups and jewellery made from recycled electronics. Check it out: bit.ly/48dom2R

UCL has arrived in India to strengthen partnerships and explore new collaborations. As part of the visit, we’re highlighting UCL alumnus and entrepreneur Mohit Joshi from Jaipur, founder of Interstellar Space Technologies.

All eyes on UCL for its 200th birthday. Across 3 nights our Wilkins Building and main Quad will transform into an immersive sound and light experience as UCL illuminated takes us through the history of London’s oldest university. 11–13 Feb 2026 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/event-ticketing/app/ev/25074/

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week this week, we're reflecting on the 10 year anniversary of UCL's entrepreneurship hub, BaseKX. BaseKX supports the UCL community gain the entrepreneurial skills they need to create their own exciting future. Read here: bit.ly/45sLTeI

This month’s episode of the Generation One podcast spotlights how entrepreneurs are turning climate ambition into action, showcasing startups driving solutions and the support policymakers and institutions like UCL provide to help them scale. 🎧 bit.ly/43xHo11 #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #GEW2025

UCL is celebrating the launch of The Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre, a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen UK-Korea industrial research led by UCL. The Centre focus will focus on next-generation mobility, biotechnology, semiconductors, batteries, and AI: bit.ly/483DO1b

UCL Accessibility day: 21 November, 2-6pm This event is designed to bridge the gap between academic innovation at UCL and the practical needs of the UK video games industry. Bringing together UCL researchers, studio heads, game designers and advocacy groups to establish partnerships: bit.ly/3WDoC4v

On 1 December, join us for networking and a panel discussion with Victoria Peppiatt, Co-Founder of Hey Savi, the pioneering fashion search engine, and Marcos Angelides, Head of AI Operations at Publicis Media UK. Open to all. Book now: bit.ly/4qF1eBr

Calling UCL staff, students and recent graduates with a business idea! 💡 The UCL Venture Builder is a 10-week programme where you’ll work towards turning your entrepreneurial idea into a viable venture. The next cohort runs 19 January-27 March. Book your place now: bit.ly/3X8SPbE @ucl.ac.uk

UCL has strengthened its Middle East global innovation, research and education links during a visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, announcing collaborations, connecting with alumni and participating in the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. Read more: bit.ly/439jgl4

During a delegation led by Pres & Provost Dr Michael Spence, UCL strengthened links in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. UCL committed to advance research, innovation and education opportunities, took part in THE's World Academic Summit, and reconnected with alumni in Dubai @uclenterprise.bsky.social.

UCL expands global innovation, research and education links during Middle East visit

UCL strengthened its Middle East links during a delegation visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, announcing new collaborations, connecting with alumni and taking part in the Times Higher Education (THE) ...

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Calling all UCL students! 📢 Alongside your studies at UCL, did you know you can access our free, specialist extra-curricular entrepreneurship programme? Book your free place now: bit.ly/47wdYBs

Calling UCL staff - the latest innovation and enterprise opportunities bulletin is out! Have a look over the latest innovation and enterprise opportunities including funding, workshops and training: bit.ly/4qtvIWQ

🚀 Just launched! UCL's Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report Celebrating the work of researchers, innovators & partners from UCL and beyond, the report highlights how innovation can improve lives and benefit humanity. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4niclx3

Launch of the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report

UCL Grand Challenges has launched the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report, celebrating almost a decade of pioneering research and collaboration exploring how innovation and tech...

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We're pleased to be part of the Festival of Social Science! The festival explores the world of social science, from how society has shaped our local areas to behaviours that help fight climate change. Sign up to the UCL events: bit.ly/3Yab00X Browse the rest of the festival events: bit.ly/3kCUfXb

London’s first Space Enterprise Lab has opened at UCL! The new lab, hosted by UCL Faculty of Engineering at IDEALondon, cements UCL’s role in supporting innovators to tackle global challenges using space data and advanced satellite technologies. Read more: bit.ly/4nmbLyx

UCL has joined forces with Google DeepMind to democratise access to AI education. They have developed a new AI curriculum, designed to equip the next generation of researchers with a deep understanding of generative AI and large language models. Read the article: bit.ly/3L5R5gC

Calling UCL staff and doctoral students, apply for funding for knowledge exchange and innovation! Your project could involve exploring or testing the potential of an idea, setting up an innovation network, or working with a partner to solve a challenge. Apply now: bit.ly/4nUYvSD

This week's UCL staff spotlight features Kristina Glushkova, our Principal Partnerships Manager in UCL's Creative, Cultural & Social Innovation team. Kristina talks about @ucl.ac.uk and Loughborough University London's new creative hub on the Olympic Park: https://bit.ly/4nKVO64

We are recruiting for the UCL Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (UCL GITCC). Based in London, you'll be bilingual in English and #Korean. Read the job descriptions: Programme Manager bit.ly/4qap9Z5 Programme Officer bit.ly/46UG1vm

The London Symphony Orchestra wanted their visuals to capture what it feels like to hear their performances. Supported by UCL Consultants, the UCL Ear Institute partnered with Design Bridge and Partners to create designs reflecting the brain’s response to music: https://bit.ly/3L0Ifkb

UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence has joined the UK Prime Minister’s official visit to India. The visit brings together government, university and industry figures from both countries to showcase partnerships and innovations: bit.ly/475VSGn #UCLandIndia @ucl.ac.uk @ucl-global.bsky.social

Our First Monday speaker series is back on 3 November from 6.00-8.00pm. Hear from Izzy Obeng MBE, a pioneering entrepreneur and leadership coach, and Hari Ashurst-Venn, a senior digital executive at Sony Music Entertainment. Book your place: https://bit.ly/4pUsGe5

The latest UCL newsletter is out! Read about UCL being rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange five years in a row by Research England, the UCL gene therapy trial which appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression and more: bit.ly/4mWYI6g

Did you know we offer a wide range of entrepreneurship opportunities, whether you want to build new skills to get ahead in your career, get a headstart on working for yourself, or work with us to set up your own venture? Browse the website: bit.ly/46SU4Sl

UCL and Loughborough University London have teamed up to launch the Creative Experience Lab London. This exciting project aims to establish Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a leading hub for the UK's creative industries. It will showcase AI, robotics and multiverse technology.

UCL and Loughborough University London launch creative experience hub on Olympic Park

A new chapter in London’s innovation landscape has opened with the launch of the Creative Experience Lab London. Convened by UCL and Loughborough University London, it aims to establish Queen Elizabet...

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Startup Nodanni LTD, supported by UCL, has developed Vactraca, a necklace that’s helping to save children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Founder, UCL alumna Victoria, received entrepreneurial support from UCL's Hatchery incubator programme: bit.ly/4jRZOQ5 #KEF5 @ucl.ac.uk