🌍 Wrapping up London Climate Action Week at UCL From student voices to inclusive climate solutions, sustainable food systems and real energy savings on campus, this week showed how research becomes action across the Grand Challenge of the Climate Crisis. #LCAW2026 #UCL #ClimateAction

What small changes can make a university more sustainable? At UCL, simple actions like AC timers and taking the stairs are helping reduce energy use. 🎥 https://bit.ly/4vehg74 #LCAW2026 #UCL #UCLGrandChallenges

"Good design has to be inclusive." How can we tackle the climate crisis if disabled people are excluded from designing the solutions? #LCAW2026 #DisabilityInclusion #UCL

What does climate change look like through a child’s eyes in London? During London Climate Action Week, we spoke to UCL researchers studying how climate unpredictability affects children’s play and wellbeing. 🎥 https://bit.ly/4evs4Xh #LondonClimateActionWeek #UCL #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction

Most people’s first reaction to eating insects is a hard “no”. But what if that instinct is exactly what’s holding us back from one of the most climate-resilient, nutrient-dense food systems already in use across the world? 🎥https://bit.ly/4v5NKQh #LCAW2026 #ClimateCrisis #UCL #UCLGrandChallenges

🌍 Kicking off London Climate Action Week at UCL UCL Pro-Vice-Provosts Professor Lisa Vanhala and Professor Mark Maslin speak with UCL student Anoushka Jain about the climate crisis. 🎥 https://bit.ly/4xEfg9U #LCAW2026 #UCL #UCLGrandChallenges

🎙️What shapes our opportunities in life? In the latest episode of Fair Enough?, Professor Imran Rasul and Professor Peter John explore why inequalities persist across generations. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/43El9pL #FairEnoughPodcast #UCL #UCLGrandChalenges #Podcast

Will banning under-16s from social media make young people safer? The UK government's announcement has sparked a national conversation about online safety, mental health and young people's digital lives. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4vDehG5 #SocialMediaBan #SocialMedia #UCLGrandChallenges

Calling UCL students: bring your vision of a data‑empowered future to life through digital art 🎨 Enter the GC DES digital art competition for the UCL Bicentenary. Open to all students. 🗓️ Closes 12 June 👉 https://bit.ly/48qHBFJ

📢 Deadline extended: UCL’s Pro-Vice-Provost (Intercultural Communication) 14 June 2026 Apply: https://bit.ly/4fmLXSB As we prepare to launch the new Grand Challenge, we’ve also published a workshop report: https://bit.ly/4uToxsW #UCL #GrandChallenges #InterculturalCommunication #HigherEducation

🚀 It's Pitch Day at Innovation Fest! After four days of tackling challenges linked to mental health, climate change, inequalities and data-driven societies, UCL students are presenting their ideas to a panel of judges this afternoon. https://bit.ly/4xa1uve #InnovationFest #UCLGrandChallenges

In a new THE op-ed, Professor Geraint Rees reflects on what universities have learned from nearly two decades of UCL Grand Challenges. Op-ed: https://bit.ly/4v6pjD7 Report: https://bit.ly/49AKiFf Conference: https://bit.ly/49KJdd9 #GrandChallenges #HigherEducation #ResearchInnovation #UCL

🌍 Deadline approaching to book your place! Tackling Grand Challenges conference on 5 June at UCL IOE and workshops on 4 June at UCL East. Join researchers, policymakers & innovators to explore what works in addressing global challenges. 🔗 https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

Tackling Grand Challenges – What Works, What’s Missing, and What’s Next?

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As we draw near to our conference, Tackling Grand Challenges: What Works, What’s Missing, and What’s Next?, we’re delighted to announce more speakers joining us on both 4 (UCL East) and 5 June (UCL IOE). 🔗 Visit the full programme and book your place: https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

Urban planning for a changing climate 🌍 Join us next week for Urban planning for a changing climate: science, practice, and future. 📅 Tuesday 02 June 2026 ⏰ 12:00–14:00 📍 Central House, London Find out more: https://bit.ly/43vk7fE

Our very own David Scott will be speaking at a @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social event next week 🎤 Don’t miss the chance to hear from him! Find out more and register ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tackling-g...

2050 is closer than you think… but are our universities ready? 🗓 Friday 5th June ⏰ 09:00-17:30 (Interactive Panel starts at 13:50) 📍Logan Hall, UCL Institute of Education Sign up here - https://bit.ly/42VoSPz #GrandChallenges #FutureOfUniversities #ClimateCrisis #Innovation #HigherEducation

📝 Applications are now open for UCL’s new Pro-Vice-Provost (Intercultural Communication) role, a major new leadership position shaping the latest UCL Grand Challenges theme. Apply here (Internal applicants only): https://bit.ly/4vaGJOa

We’re excited to announce that Professor Paola Lettieri, UCL Vice-Provost (Strategy), will introduce the UCL East walking tour, as part of our conference on 5 June, Tackling Grand Challenges: What Works, What’s Missing, and What’s Next? Find out more and book your place. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

Our May newsletter is out now! Read the latest news, opportunities and upcoming events in our monthly bulletin: https://bit.ly/3RbreXX Make sure you sign up and stay up to date: bit.ly/4a0Fjx2

Digital Futures: Rethinking Inequalities in an AI-driven world Join us for a discussion on how inequalities operate in the digital sphere and how power distribution in the field of AI and digital technologies is reshaping inequalities today. 27 May, 12:00 – 14:00 https://bit.ly/4fgdd51

Digital Futures: Rethinking Inequalities in an AI-driven world

How can academia and policy work together to promote social justice and democracy in the digital space?

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As part of our UCL 200 conference, we’re excited to announce the confirmed facilitators for our Interactive Workshops on Thursday 4 June 2026 at UCL East. Join our exciting line-up of special guests with opportunities to take part in workshops and network with peers. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

As part of our UCL 200 conference, we’re excited to announce the confirmed facilitators for our Interactive Workshops on Thursday 4 June 2026 at UCL East. Join our exciting line-up of special guests with opportunities to take part in workshops and network with peers. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

Calling UCL students: bring your vision of a data‑empowered future to life through digital art 🎨 Enter the GC DES digital art competition for the UCL Bicentenary. Open to all students. 🗓️ Closes 12 June 👉 https://bit.ly/48qHBFJ

🎙️ 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

We’re excited to announce even more confirmed speakers and contributors for our conference, on Friday 5 June, 09:00–17:30 Join our exciting line-up of special guests with opportunities to take part in workshops and network with peers. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

We’re excited to announce even more confirmed speakers and contributors for our conference, on Friday 5 June, 09:00–17:30 Join our exciting line-up of special guests with opportunities to take part in workshops and network with peers. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

We’re excited to announce the confirmed speakers and contributors for our conference, on Friday 5 June, 09:00–17:30 Join our exciting line-up of special guests with opportunities to take part in workshops and network with peers. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

Last chance to apply for Mental Health & Wellbeing ECR Catalyst Grant Call with funding of up to £10k available to support innovative, cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries & focuses on bringing discovery to practice. Deadline: 18 May https://bit.ly/3PKtgxh

Mental Health & Wellbeing Catalyst Funding Call: 2026/27

The UCL Grand Challenge of Mental Health & Wellbeing has opened an ECR funding call for new UCL-led projects to run in 2026/27

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As #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a week of interdisciplinary research and collaboration across UCL tackling some of today’s biggest mental health challenges 🧠 Explore more 👇 https://bit.ly/49wZ53y #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth