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A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by a team led by Dr Juan Eugenio Iglesias @uclengineering.bsky.social & Dr Zane Jaunmuktane @uclbrainscience.bsky.social, in a major advance in neuroimaging
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New brain atlas offers unprecedented detail in MRI scans
A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by UCL researchers, in a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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🚀 We’re proud to celebrate the launch of the Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (GITCC)!

This milestone reflects UCL Engineering’s commitment to global partnerships that drive innovation and industrial growth. 🌍
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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
From left to right: Nick Marsden, Associate Director of Development (Faculties); Rob Thomson, Vice-Dean Enterprise, UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences;Tao Cheng, Vice Dean International, UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Will Lovegrove, Director, Strategic Innovation Partnerships; Andy Nisbet, Dean, UCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Jon Wheatley, Head of Communications, UCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Jeom-Kee Paik, Director of the UCL GITCC and Professor of Marine Technology; Thomas Miller, Associate Professor in Electrochemistry and Materials Science, UCL Chemical Engineering.
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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🚀 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.

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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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October 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Today we celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, recognising the first computer programmer and the continuing achievements of women in computing. 💻

➡️Find out more about our commitment to supporting and encouraging women in the field: www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/...

#AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInSTEM #AthenaSwan
Gender Equality (Athena SWAN)
As a proud Athena SWAN Gold Award holder, UCL Computer Science is committed to promoting gender equality.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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We're proud to have contributed to 'Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability' with @globalcompactuk.bsky.social. The STEaPP department led key contributions shaping this landmark report on UK sustainability progress.

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October 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The time to carry out diagnostic MRI scans for dementia can be cut to one third of their standard length, finds a new study led by @uclqsion.bsky.social researchers with @uclengineering.bsky.social, who say it could at least double the number of dementia scans that can be done in one day
Faster MRI scans offer new hope for dementia diagnosis
The time to carry out diagnostic MRI scans for dementia can be cut to one third of their standard length, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

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#KEF5

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UCL graphic announcing KEF success: bold text reads ‘A leading university for knowledge exchange - 5 years in a row,’ with ‘knowledge exchange’ highlighted in green; UCL logo top-right; photo of the UCL Portico with ‘WELCOME’ banners at the bottom.
September 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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🤩 This Oct, the #UCLSoM Speaker Series returns to Level 50 🌍 Open to the UCL community, network & hear from leaders on GenAI (Rahul Sood), startups (Alberto Zandi) & impact (Derya Metras, Meta VP EMEA) ✨

Reserve your spot 👉 ow.ly/7jQj50WV1uf

#Networking #GenAi #Impact
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October 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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New Fellow: Professor Panagiota Angeli FREng is a leader in multiphase flows for sustainable processing. She co-directs two @ukri.org programme grants and led @uclengineering.bsky.social to an Athena Swan Gold Award, supporting equality across engineering.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Panagiota Angeli FREng
Professor Panagiota Angeli has an international research profile, specialising in multiphase flows and their application to sustainable processing.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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New Fellow: Professor Sriram Subramanian FREng is reshaping how we interact with sound. An advocate for science communication and founder of Ultraleap and AcoustoFab, he is revolutionising acoustic robotic systems. @uclengineering.bsky.social
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Sriram Subramanian FREng
Professor Sriram Subramanian is reshaping how we interact with sound. An advocate for science communication and founder of Ultra Leap and Acoustofab, he is revolutionising acoustic robotic systems.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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New Fellow: Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh FREng is an expert in carbon capture, utilisation and storage. His PipeTech software assesses the safety of thousands of kilometres of pressurised pipelines transporting hazardous materials, including CO₂. @ucl.ac.uk raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel... #RAEngFellows
RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh FREng
Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh is a leading expert in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), as well as safety and loss prevention.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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One year ago today, we kicked off the UCL Festival of Engineering.

Over the next 6 days, we welcomed more than 7000 people to over 250 events across 6 London boroughs.

Find out more about what we got up to during a pretty extraordinary week ⬇️
Six days to save the world: 7,000 people attend UCL Festival of Engineering
The UCL Festival of Engineering, which took place from 15-20 July, brought cutting edge science and engineering to adults and young people from across London and beyond. Here’s the story of the week…
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July 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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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).

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July 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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On Track, our new documentary looking at women in engineering and motorsport, premieres at 8pm BST this Thursday. Go bookmark it now!

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On Track: The Changing World of Women in Engineering and Motorsport | FULL DOCUMENTARY
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July 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Congratulations to Professor @markmiodownik.bsky.social @uclengineering.bsky.social, who's been appointed the new @royalsociety.org Professor for Public Engagement in Science, with a mission to transform our understanding of how we make, use, reuse and recycle products
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UCL scientist appointed Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science
Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) has been appointed the new Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science, with a mission to transform our understanding of how we make,...
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June 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Today is International Women in Engineering Day! #INWED25

We caught up with two researchers from our departments to discover how they are they are changing the world through their work.

Find out more and tune in ⬇️📺
UCL Engineering celebrates International Women in Engineering Day 2025
Every International Women in Engineering Day (June 23) UCL Engineering takes the opportunity to showcase and champion our fantastic female students, researchers, academics and alumni.
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June 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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In the run up to #INWED25, we’re featuring some of the incredible women across UCL Engineering who are developing the next big breakthrough ⬇️
June 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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In the run up to #INWED25, we’re featuring some of the incredible women across UCL Engineering who are developing the next big breakthrough ⬇️
June 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Announcing the winners for UCL's Ocean Health Challenge 2024...

The challenge invited students to design, prototype and pitch engineering solutions aimed at preventing plastic pollution getting into our oceans.

Find out which innovative ideas impressed our judges ⬇️
UCL Ocean Health Challenge Winners Announced
Find out which students impressed the judges with their creative ideas around tackling ocean plastic pollution.
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June 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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A low-cost, highly sensitive robotic ‘skin’ that enables robots to detect their surroundings in a way that’s similar to humans has been developed by a team including Dr Thomas George Thuruthel @uclengineering.bsky.social & Dr David Hardman @eng.cam.ac.uk
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Improved electronic skin gives robots the human touch
A low-cost, durable, highly sensitive robotic ‘skin’ that enables robots to detect information about their surroundings in a way that’s similar to humans has been developed by researchers from UCL and...
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June 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Between Terms 2 and 3, UCL will be closed from 5.30pm on Wed 16 April to 9am on Wed 23 April 2025.

You still have access to plenty of support during this period. Details of services available to you over the break can be found at the link below ⬇️
Spring break 2025 - support and services
Between Terms 2 and 3, UCL will be closed from 5.30pm on Wednesday 16 April 2025 to 9.00am on Wednesday 23 April 2025. You still have access to plenty of support during this period - details below:
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April 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Are you UCL staff or a doctoral student?

Join us throughout June for Transform and learn how showcasing knowledge exchange and impact can help you demonstrate the value of your research, secure funding, develop partnerships, and open career opportunities: bit.ly/4ljY97b

#UCLTransform
"Knowledge exchange projects can feel secondary to research and education, but they can complement and enhance both as well as benefit your professional development." Professor Dean Barratt UCL department of medical physics and biomedical engineering #UCLTransform
April 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Congratulations to Dr James Seddon @uclengineering.bsky.social who is among 11 talented researchers to be awarded the @ukri.org Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council #Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowship.

#WorldQuantumDay

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UCL engineer awarded prestigious quantum fellowship
Dr James Seddon (UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering) is among 11 talented researchers to be awarded the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Quantum Technology Career Acceler...
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April 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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We are delighted to annoucne that Dr James Seddon (UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering) is among 11 talented researchers to be awarded the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowship.

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UCL engineer awarded prestigious quantum fellowship
Dr James Seddon (UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering) is among 11 talented researchers to be awarded the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Quantum Technology Career Acceler...
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April 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Join us for the EEE Festival of Research 2025 on 20 May at UCL.

Explore pioneering research in quantum computing, AI, semiconductors, telecoms & sustainable computing through talks, poster presentations & research showcases. Connect with academics, students & industry leaders.

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April 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM