UCL Grand Challenges
@uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social
UCL Grand Challenges convenes cross-disciplinary collaborations to explore interconnected solutions to a range of societal issues.
We're proud to announce a new partnership between UCL and the Local Government Association (LGA) which will help councils deliver on the new health inequalities duty introduced in the English Devolution White Paper.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/47Qn8dD
Find out more: https://bit.ly/47Qn8dD
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We're proud to announce a new partnership between UCL and the Local Government Association (LGA) which will help councils deliver on the new health inequalities duty introduced in the English Devolution White Paper.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/47Qn8dD
Find out more: https://bit.ly/47Qn8dD
The Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report is out now – celebrating nearly a decade of pioneering research and collaboration at UCL. Read the report! https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/sites/grand_challenges/files/ucl_gc_tt_reportfinal.pdf
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report is out now – celebrating nearly a decade of pioneering research and collaboration at UCL. Read the report! https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/sites/grand_challenges/files/ucl_gc_tt_reportfinal.pdf
We’re hiring: Research Assistant (Grand Challenges – Inequalities)
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We’re hiring: Research Assistant (Grand Challenges – Inequalities)
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
We’re hiring: Research Assistant (Grand Challenges – Inequalities)
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’re hiring: Research Assistant (Grand Challenges – Inequalities)
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
🗓 Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
📍 Hybrid | 💰 £23.70/hr + holiday pay
🎓 Ideal for postdocs or final-year PhDs
Apply by 27 Nov: https://bit.ly/3LAQ3tt
Help shape UCL’s inequalities agenda!
🌍Prof. Lisa Vanhala PVP to the Climate Crisis theme, recently launched her book, Governing the End: The Making of Climate Change Loss and Damage at UCL. Read Dr. Friederike Hartz’s reflections on the event & key insights in a new blog: https://bit.ly/3JQ3THG #climatecrisis
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌍Prof. Lisa Vanhala PVP to the Climate Crisis theme, recently launched her book, Governing the End: The Making of Climate Change Loss and Damage at UCL. Read Dr. Friederike Hartz’s reflections on the event & key insights in a new blog: https://bit.ly/3JQ3THG #climatecrisis
Join the CONNECT Pilot Workshop at UCL!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
October 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join the CONNECT Pilot Workshop at UCL!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
In this short blog, Sam Balch, Martin Scott, and Sundas Gull (UCL Grand Challenges) share their reflections on the summit and what it means for UCL’s engagement with the SDGs.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/blog-advancing-sdgs-rigour-and-collaboration
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/blog-advancing-sdgs-rigour-and-collaboration
October 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
In this short blog, Sam Balch, Martin Scott, and Sundas Gull (UCL Grand Challenges) share their reflections on the summit and what it means for UCL’s engagement with the SDGs.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/blog-advancing-sdgs-rigour-and-collaboration
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/blog-advancing-sdgs-rigour-and-collaboration
New blog from Dr Dimitrios Panayotopoulos-Tsiros (UCL Bartlett): How community initiatives in North East England are supporting men’s mental health through everyday activities and trusted local spaces.
🧠 Read more: https://shorturl.at/5qQWU
🧠 Read more: https://shorturl.at/5qQWU
October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
New blog from Dr Dimitrios Panayotopoulos-Tsiros (UCL Bartlett): How community initiatives in North East England are supporting men’s mental health through everyday activities and trusted local spaces.
🧠 Read more: https://shorturl.at/5qQWU
🧠 Read more: https://shorturl.at/5qQWU
🌿 UCL’s delegation to #COP30 is heading to Belém, Brazil this November — bringing research, policy, and student voices to the heart of global climate action.
🔗 Read more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/ucl-delegation-announced-cop30
#ClimateCrisis #UCL #Sustainability
🔗 Read more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/ucl-delegation-announced-cop30
#ClimateCrisis #UCL #Sustainability
October 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🌿 UCL’s delegation to #COP30 is heading to Belém, Brazil this November — bringing research, policy, and student voices to the heart of global climate action.
🔗 Read more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/ucl-delegation-announced-cop30
#ClimateCrisis #UCL #Sustainability
🔗 Read more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/oct/ucl-delegation-announced-cop30
#ClimateCrisis #UCL #Sustainability
How can we build climate resilience in informal spaces often overlooked by formal planning? 🌍🏘️
PhD student Joffrey Doma @uclspp reflects on a UCL masterclass exploring just climate transitions and community-led adaptation.
🔗 Read more shorturl.at/aGThA
PhD student Joffrey Doma @uclspp reflects on a UCL masterclass exploring just climate transitions and community-led adaptation.
🔗 Read more shorturl.at/aGThA
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
How can we build climate resilience in informal spaces often overlooked by formal planning? 🌍🏘️
PhD student Joffrey Doma @uclspp reflects on a UCL masterclass exploring just climate transitions and community-led adaptation.
🔗 Read more shorturl.at/aGThA
PhD student Joffrey Doma @uclspp reflects on a UCL masterclass exploring just climate transitions and community-led adaptation.
🔗 Read more shorturl.at/aGThA
Join the CONNECT Pilot Workshop at UCL!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
October 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join the CONNECT Pilot Workshop at UCL!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov | 🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 8th Floor, 1-19 Torrington Place
Gain skills, build partnerships, shape UCL’s research culture.
Limited spaces – email a.teale@ucl.ac.uk to sign up!
That's a wrap!
Our jam packed day at #UNGCUKSummit2025 is over! Filled with insightful panel discussions, thought provoking fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking. Proud to have been there representing UCL!
#SDGS #SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal
Our jam packed day at #UNGCUKSummit2025 is over! Filled with insightful panel discussions, thought provoking fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking. Proud to have been there representing UCL!
#SDGS #SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
That's a wrap!
Our jam packed day at #UNGCUKSummit2025 is over! Filled with insightful panel discussions, thought provoking fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking. Proud to have been there representing UCL!
#SDGS #SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal
Our jam packed day at #UNGCUKSummit2025 is over! Filled with insightful panel discussions, thought provoking fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking. Proud to have been there representing UCL!
#SDGS #SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal
How can you future-proof your business?
Start by asking: how can we redefine sustainability to enable a meaningful transition—one that sparks system-changing conversations. #UNGCUKSummit2025
Download the report. www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
Start by asking: how can we redefine sustainability to enable a meaningful transition—one that sparks system-changing conversations. #UNGCUKSummit2025
Download the report. www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How can you future-proof your business?
Start by asking: how can we redefine sustainability to enable a meaningful transition—one that sparks system-changing conversations. #UNGCUKSummit2025
Download the report. www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
Start by asking: how can we redefine sustainability to enable a meaningful transition—one that sparks system-changing conversations. #UNGCUKSummit2025
Download the report. www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
Keynote Address from Sir Chris Bryant, Minister of State
#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCUKSummit2025
#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCUKSummit2025
October 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Keynote Address from Sir Chris Bryant, Minister of State
#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCUKSummit2025
#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCUKSummit2025
@globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk SDSN UK, Newcastle University & Euromonitor International
has launched a new report – Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability. It examines UK sector progress on the SDGs, highlights gaps & recommendations. shorturl.at/OulbJ
has launched a new report – Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability. It examines UK sector progress on the SDGs, highlights gaps & recommendations. shorturl.at/OulbJ
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
@globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk SDSN UK, Newcastle University & Euromonitor International
has launched a new report – Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability. It examines UK sector progress on the SDGs, highlights gaps & recommendations. shorturl.at/OulbJ
has launched a new report – Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability. It examines UK sector progress on the SDGs, highlights gaps & recommendations. shorturl.at/OulbJ
Dr Matt Winning, UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources providing us with some Climate Comedy to kick off the afternoon! #UNGCUKSummit2025
October 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Dr Matt Winning, UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources providing us with some Climate Comedy to kick off the afternoon! #UNGCUKSummit2025
Engaging session on Reducing Inequalities: The Business Case for Fairness, Inclusion, and Decent Work
"Individual accountability collective responsibility" by Uzma Hamid Dizier from Slaughter and May
"Individual accountability collective responsibility" by Uzma Hamid Dizier from Slaughter and May
October 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Engaging session on Reducing Inequalities: The Business Case for Fairness, Inclusion, and Decent Work
"Individual accountability collective responsibility" by Uzma Hamid Dizier from Slaughter and May
"Individual accountability collective responsibility" by Uzma Hamid Dizier from Slaughter and May
Thought provoking session on Value Chain Sustainability: Driving Resilience and Profitability
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
October 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Thought provoking session on Value Chain Sustainability: Driving Resilience and Profitability
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
Leading by Example: Sustainability in Action
"Embracing people, planet, purpose and profit needs to be looked at through the lens of sustainability so why shouldn’t we embrace profit." Great fireside chat to get the ball rolling.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
"Embracing people, planet, purpose and profit needs to be looked at through the lens of sustainability so why shouldn’t we embrace profit." Great fireside chat to get the ball rolling.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
October 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Leading by Example: Sustainability in Action
"Embracing people, planet, purpose and profit needs to be looked at through the lens of sustainability so why shouldn’t we embrace profit." Great fireside chat to get the ball rolling.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
"Embracing people, planet, purpose and profit needs to be looked at through the lens of sustainability so why shouldn’t we embrace profit." Great fireside chat to get the ball rolling.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
"Inspiring each other enabling each other”
Insightful opening from David Schofield, Chair of UNGC.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal @globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
Insightful opening from David Schofield, Chair of UNGC.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal @globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
"Inspiring each other enabling each other”
Insightful opening from David Schofield, Chair of UNGC.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal @globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
Insightful opening from David Schofield, Chair of UNGC.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal @globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
Today we're at the 2025 UN Global Compact Network UK Annual Summit! @globalcompactuk.bsky.social sky.social @ucl.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Today we're at the 2025 UN Global Compact Network UK Annual Summit! @globalcompactuk.bsky.social sky.social @ucl.ac.uk
🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay
At UCL Grand Challenges, we’re spotlighting research that’s driving change—from early intervention to wellbeing in schools, hospitals, and workplaces.
Explore how we’re shaping policy and practice: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
#MentalHealth #UCL
At UCL Grand Challenges, we’re spotlighting research that’s driving change—from early intervention to wellbeing in schools, hospitals, and workplaces.
Explore how we’re shaping policy and practice: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
#MentalHealth #UCL
October 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay
At UCL Grand Challenges, we’re spotlighting research that’s driving change—from early intervention to wellbeing in schools, hospitals, and workplaces.
Explore how we’re shaping policy and practice: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
#MentalHealth #UCL
At UCL Grand Challenges, we’re spotlighting research that’s driving change—from early intervention to wellbeing in schools, hospitals, and workplaces.
Explore how we’re shaping policy and practice: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
#MentalHealth #UCL
🎉 Announcing the UCL IOE Impact Stories 2025: Grand Challenges edition!
12 powerful research stories from UCL Institute of Education tackling global & local issues through interdisciplinary insight.
🔗 https://shorturl.at/iO7a5
👏 Congrats to all involved!
12 powerful research stories from UCL Institute of Education tackling global & local issues through interdisciplinary insight.
🔗 https://shorturl.at/iO7a5
👏 Congrats to all involved!
October 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🎉 Announcing the UCL IOE Impact Stories 2025: Grand Challenges edition!
12 powerful research stories from UCL Institute of Education tackling global & local issues through interdisciplinary insight.
🔗 https://shorturl.at/iO7a5
👏 Congrats to all involved!
12 powerful research stories from UCL Institute of Education tackling global & local issues through interdisciplinary insight.
🔗 https://shorturl.at/iO7a5
👏 Congrats to all involved!
🚀 UCL launches the UK SDG Reactor, a new innovation network driving sustainable development, funded by UKRI. It connects SDSN_UK (hosted at UCL) & UN Global Compact UK to accelerate progress on the #SDGs through cross-sector collaboration. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/UwMuE
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚀 UCL launches the UK SDG Reactor, a new innovation network driving sustainable development, funded by UKRI. It connects SDSN_UK (hosted at UCL) & UN Global Compact UK to accelerate progress on the #SDGs through cross-sector collaboration. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/UwMuE
Tackling Grand Challenges — What works & where next?
Since 2008, UCL Grand Challenges has led mission-driven research. A new blog by Sam Balch explores what’s worked, what hasn’t & what’s next.
👉 https://shorturl.at/ZZCuw
Since 2008, UCL Grand Challenges has led mission-driven research. A new blog by Sam Balch explores what’s worked, what hasn’t & what’s next.
👉 https://shorturl.at/ZZCuw
October 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tackling Grand Challenges — What works & where next?
Since 2008, UCL Grand Challenges has led mission-driven research. A new blog by Sam Balch explores what’s worked, what hasn’t & what’s next.
👉 https://shorturl.at/ZZCuw
Since 2008, UCL Grand Challenges has led mission-driven research. A new blog by Sam Balch explores what’s worked, what hasn’t & what’s next.
👉 https://shorturl.at/ZZCuw