UCL Global Engagement

UCL🤝Shanghai Jiao Tong University! We’ve signed our first university‑wide MoU with @sjtu1896, deepening a decade of joint research in AI, materials science, astronomy, biomed & more. Next: bigger seed fund & new engineering pathway for students. ⬇️bit.ly/3J0FoGW

Delighted to share that @UCL Academic Clinical Lecturer & GP Dr @cinibhanu has been awarded for this year’s @absw Media Fellow! 🎉 Supported by @UCL_Global, she’ll join the @BBCScienceNews to champion research on healthy ageing. Read more⬇️ bit.ly/4memfjp

🔈UCL academics — great opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at the @UZH_en UZH has launched its Global Funding Scheme with three seed funding calls to support initiatives with its priority partners — including @UCL 🗓 Deadline: 15 Aug 🔗bit.ly/46mhTlA

From climate adaptation to sand mining, UCL researchers joined the @GenevaSPI Summer School in Geneva to explore how science shapes real-world policy. With support from @UCL_Global, it was a week of learning, exchange and global impact. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4l8LaUF

UCL has renewed and expanded its partnership with @ENS_ULM, signing agreements on student exchanges and joint training, under the framework of PSL-@UCL global partnership, and committing to support a joint research project in cognitive science. Read more⬇️bit.ly/3TEXMHC

🔈New @BritishCouncil Springboard grants with France, Germany & Spain. Up to £10k for UK research teams—esp. @UCL_ECRs—to deepen partnerships & prep Horizon Europe bids. Apply by 30 Sep. UCL researchers—now’s the time to line up your partners and apply👉bit.ly/4eE6hMC

From LA to NYC, 145 alumni & future students joined 8 @UCLAlumni meetups across the US this May–June! Fireside chats, rooftops, TED-style talks & board games show our 24k-strong Stateside community is thriving—thanks to our amazing volunteers. Read more⬇️bit.ly/4kC4klt

We're delighted UCL is partnering with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) to launch the UK’s first Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (GITCC). Read the story: bit.ly/3ImlXbq

Following June’s India visit, @UCL academics welcomed a colleague from @iitdelhi for a follow-up quantum meeting in London. The visit included lab tours of UCL’s nanotech facilities and explored joint research, exchanges & shared access to infrastructure.

UCL concluded a week-long mission to Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening partnerships with India’s National Quantum Mission hubs. A bilateral seed fund, joint PhD pathway and reciprocal workshops will advance quantum computing, sensing and timing research⬇️bit.ly/4kmA3Xv

How can global collaboration support a resilient, future-ready #Ukraine? 🇺🇦 A new white paper by @ucl @glo_pro brings together UK & Ukrainian experts to explore bold, practical ideas — from decentralised infrastructure to cultural & digital innovation ⬇️ bit.ly/4eI8FlS

Throughout June UCL staff and doctoral students attended Transform: Creating impact through knowledge exchange, a series of events designed to help them transform their research and knowledge into real world impact. Read more: bit.ly/3ZVNUNf #UCLTransform

We welcomed the @FollowCII delegation to @ucl this week for a conversation on research, innovation and industry engagement. From #AI to #climate, data to consultancy, we explored how collaboration can drive meaningful impact across sectors. 🇮🇳 #UCLandIndia

UCL alumna Bhavisha Darji, from Ahmednagar in India, is driving innovation in healthcare for marginalised communities around the world. Read about her time @IIPP_UCL & with the @ReachAllianceTO #UCLandIndia ucl.ac.uk/global/news/20…

UCL ranks 9th globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings—for the 3rd year in a row! 🌍👏 Also ranked 7th worldwide by U.S. News & 3rd in Europe. Proud of our global impact in research & reputation. 🔗 lnkd.in/gP_B4EGy #QSWUR

.@uclarchaeology @UCLSocHistSci welcomed a delegation from @fudanuniversity and the Shanghai Federation of Social Science Associations for a workshop in Archaeology, History & Heritage in the context of Climate Change and Green Transitions. A great exchange of ideas—and gifts!

📢 @UCL academics Only one week left to apply for UCL Global Engagement funding streams 2025/26! These funds support staff collaboration with global colleagues. Explore the funding opportunities and start your application here bit.ly/3QmXF21

UCL hosted @EZaharievaEU, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, @EU_Commission & @EUdelegationUK this week, to discuss the new EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy and the important role research-intensive universities play in fostering growth bit.ly/4l4pWHK

📢 UCL academics The following partner funds close this Friday—make sure to submit your application in time. 🔗bit.ly/43UKqMd UCL-@PKU1898 UCL-@sjtu1896 UCL-@CUHKofficial UCL-@yonsei_u UCL-Korea University

Two days left to submit your application! Awards of up to £20k per project are available to support the development of research and education collaboration. 🔗bit.ly/4jMLibI