Professor Paola Giunti (Head of the Ataxia Centre, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) and her team at UCLH have collaborated with pharmaceutical company Biogen to progress the first ever treatment for a rare genetic disease called Friedreich’s ataxia.

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). Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL #KEF5 @uclenterprise.bsky.social

UCL has been recognised as one of the top universities in England for knowledge exchange in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). Read more: bit.ly/46tDarL #KEF5 @ucl.ac.uk @profgeraintrees.bsky.social

📢 UCL academics Deadline approaching for @ucl-global.bsky.social Partner Funds! Collaborate on joint projects with @ucl.ac.uk partner institutions in China, Japan, India, the US and Australia. Apply now: bit.ly/3ThJ1eb @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social @uclenterprise.bsky.social @aco-ucl.bsky.social

Welcome to all new UCL students, and welcome back to returning students! 🚀 If you're a new student at UCL, come along to our 'become a successful entrepreneur at UCL' introductory event on 1 October, 3.30-5.30pm. Book your place: bit.ly/4miWy1C #10YearsBaseKX

Could these companies be turning their backs at precisely the wrong moment?, asks @profgeraintrees.bsky.social after US firm Merck put the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre & AstraZeneca said it would pause a £200m investment to expand its research and development arm in Cambridge

Congratulations to UCL-supported startup, Camera Intelligence, on raising $2 million in seed funding to revolutionise content creation its AI camera. The founder, Vishal Kumar, was supported to grow his business through the Hatchery incubator programme. Read now: bit.ly/47I86XF #10YearsBaseKX

UCL startup Throxy has secured $6.2 million in investment to scale up its AI-assisted platform that helps businesses in different sectors find new clients. The Throxy team received business support from the Hatchery incubator programme, UCL's dedicated entrepreneurship hub. Read: bit.ly/4nxzzzO

📢 We're excited to introduce First Monday: our new speaker series bringing together visionary entrepreneurs and senior leaders to share their experiences and insights. Keep your eyes peeled on our First Monday webpage for future events: bit.ly/4m6LK5F #10YearsBaseKX

The latest UCL newsletter is out! Have a read of the latest updates coming out of UCL, including our article celebrating ten years of BaseKX, UCL’s entrepreneurship hub and the amazing achievements of UCL's entrepreneurs: bit.ly/462oBLC #10YearsBaseKX @uclnews.bsky.social

Yesterday, 20 of the most ambitious startups from London’s top universities took to the stage at London Demo Day, showcasing the incredible entrepreneurial talent emerging from UCL, LSE, King's College London, Imperial, and Queen Mary University of London: bit.ly/3UZDaus

Congratulations to UCL alumnae Joyce and Raissa de Haas on securing £4.5 million to help their premium mixers business, Double Dutch, expand further into the UK and international market. Read more: bit.ly/4lTOjrG #LondonDemoDay2025 #10YearsBaseKX

Funding call for UCL academics: Apply for up to £5,000 to tackle challenges in digital public health. The aim of the grant is to drive impact in digital public health by finding, developing and deploying solutions to digital public health challenges. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4oVRLVt

Congratulations to MSc Entrepreneurship student Berk Yavuz for winning a prize at the UCL Venture Builder competition. His startup, Breezy, offers a safer, more cost-effective solution for high-level indoor cleaning. Read more: bit.ly/4oP2ktr #10YearsBaseKX

Celebrating ten years of BaseKX – UCL’s Entrepreneurship Hub🎉 Today on #WorldEntrepreneursDay, we’re celebrating some of the remarkable achievements of those who received entrepreneurial support from UCL. Read about some of UCL’s inspiring entrepreneurs: bit.ly/45sLTeI

Founded by UCL alumni Jacob Wedderburn-Day and Anthony Collias, Stasher is the world's first luggage storage network. The platform allows travellers to book secure bag storage in over 1,000 cities worldwide. The startup received support through the UCL Hatchery incubator programme: bit.ly/4lSLd7r

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today! If you’re joining us this September, welcome to UCL. 💜 Got questions about Results Day, visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

💡 Got a ‘lightbulb moment’ but not sure where to start? UCL’s free six-week 'Explore your entrepreneurial idea' programme is designed to help you turn your ideas into viable start-ups, even with no experience. Hear from some of the programme participants: bit.ly/3XKBVRD

Do you want to apply to our Hatchery incubator programme, but want to ask some questions? Come along to our information session tomorrow, 1-2pm (online). Book now: bit.ly/3HiJrOC @ucl.ac.uk

Applications are open for the Talent Gateway Programme 2025! Funded, flexible placements (2 weeks to 6 months) for researchers, technicians & professional staff to build cross-sector collaborations: www.ucl.ac.uk/therapeutic-... #TalentGateway2025

The first treatment for the rare disease Friedreich’s ataxia has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines’ regulator. UCL’s Translational Research Office supported in advancing the research and helped deliver innovative therapies through strategic collaboration. Read more: bit.ly/3FPYMW7

The latest UCL newsletter is out! Read about: ✨ The practical changes which could reduce AI energy demand by up to 90% ✨ How personality type can predict which forms of exercise people enjoy ✨ The animal-inspired AI robot which can navigate unfamiliar terrain And much more: bit.ly/3HdWxwj

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? 🚀 Apply to our 2-year Hatchery incubator programme for UCL students and graduates. As part of the Hatchery, you’ll have access to tailored support to help you accelerate your startup’s growth. Find out more: bit.ly/3CvkVa6

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. Read now: bit.ly/4jRZOQ5

Congratulations to Ramneek Ahluwalia (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) for being awarded funding through the UCL Explore Pitch Competition for her startup MyVision, an assistive technology venture designed to empower people with visual impairments. Read the article: bit.ly/41gFlgu

The UCL Centre for Digital Innovation (UCL CDI) is a collaborative initiative between UCL and Amazon Web Services to accelerate digital innovation with societal impact. Find out more about the partnership: bit.ly/3TodpDw @awscloud.bsky.social @uclengineering.bsky.social

Do you want to apply to our Hatchery incubator programme but want some more information and the opportunity to ask questions beforehand? Come along to our Hatchery information session on 29 July, 1-2pm. Book your place now: bit.ly/3UpFTwH @ucl.ac.uk

Last month we held Transform, a month-long series of events to help the UCL community create impact via knowledge exchange. If you couldn't attend the programme or would like to learn more about engaging with knowledge exchange, browse our digital resources library: bit.ly/4cgUBwV #UCLTransform

Are you ready to transform your startup into a thriving business? Our Hatchery incubator programme is open for applications! The Hatchery is UCL’s equity free incubator which provides the co-working space, advice and connections you need to succeed. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3CvkVa6

In this week's UCL staff spotlight, Tracey Phillipson, Student Projects Development Coordinator (UCL School of Management) shares her journey and how the ‘Transform: Creating Impact Through Knowledge Exchange’ programme is shaping her work: bit.ly/469flHh #UCLTransform

On 3 July, UCL’s entrepreneurial community gathered to celebrate the achievements of UCL startups. Awards were given out to startups in the Hatchery incubator programme, acknowledging their growth and contribution to the UCL entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read the article: bit.ly/3GjcAsz

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

UCL alumna Bhavisha Darji (MA Public Administration) is helping to improve access to digital healthcare in her home country of India and around the world using skills she learnt from earning her master’s degree at UCL. Read the article: bit.ly/4lKGrch @ucl-global.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

Are you an investor, student, alumni or just generally interested in entrepreneurship? Come along to London Demo Day on 3 September at UCL, an exciting showcase of the best startups from London's leading universities, followed by networking. Register: bit.ly/3S4wWIh #LondonDemoDay2025

UCL’s latest newsletter is out: highlights include UCL partnering with NVIDIA on sovereign AI platforms and the UCL staff recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, including Professor Mariana Mazzucato who was awarded a CBE for services to economics. Read the article bit.ly/4038pYl

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

Calling UCL staff! The latest bulletin containing opportunities related to innovation and enterprise including funding, events and training is out: bit.ly/4lwmdDc

📢 UCL is now ranked 7th in the world and 3rd in Europe in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities ranking! 🌍 We’re proud to be recognised for the strength of our research and global reputation. Learn more: www.usnews.com/education/be...

We've come to the end of our Transform programme. It's been a great month of training, workshops, and panel events to help the UCL community learn how to engage in knowledge exchange and innovation. Explore our library of digital resources: bit.ly/4cgUBwV #UCLTransform

The UCL Robotics Institute provides a world-class teaching and research platform in robotics and autonomous systems. UCL spinout Panda Surgical is working with the UCL Robotics Institute to introduce the first handheld robotic platform for safer and minimally invasive neurosurgery: bit.ly/4k3quN8

It's not too late to register for a session on our Transform: programme! This programme of events aims to help UCL staff and doctoral students gain the skills and confidence to transform their research and knowledge into impact. Pick and choose your sessions: bit.ly/4hUGyiZ #UCLTransform

We're pleased UCL has been named ninth best university in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. UCL has also retained its second-place global ranking for international research networks, reinforcing its position as a hub for globally connected research. Read the article: bit.ly/3Tu74pJ

We're thrilled UCL and UCL Business, our technology transfer company, have signed landmark agreements with two NHS Trusts, that will see the commercialisation of any joint research and innovation simplified and ensure any financial proceeds are shared equally. Read the article: bit.ly/4jU9ubZ

There are still plenty of sessions to get involved with on Transform, our programme of events to help UCL staff and doctoral students gain the skills and confidence to transform their research and knowledge into real world impact. Browse the programme and register: bit.ly/4hUGyiZ #UCLTransform

We sat down with David Peinturier (MSc Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2023), UCL alumnus and Director of Sustainability at Cambio, who shared the benefits of accessing UCL’s entrepreneurship events and support as a way to secure career opportunities. Read the article: bit.ly/3ZAsiWv

This week UCL hosted Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, and the EU Delegation to the United Kingdom this week, to discuss the vital role universities play in fostering growth. @ucl-global.bsky.social

In person event: Regulatory Science for Advanced (Gene and Cell) Therapies, 2 July This two-day, in person event covers various issues and challenges in regulatory science for gene and cell-therapy medicinal products. Registration deadline is 25 June: bit.ly/4kG7tl3

It's not too late to register for a session on our Transform: programme! This programme of events and digital resources aims to help UCL staff and doctoral students gain the skills and confidence to transform their research and knowledge into real world impact: bit.ly/4hUGyiZ #UCLTransform

The first ever treatment for the rare neurodegenerative disease Friedreich’s ataxia – for which UCL and UCLH led the UK trial – has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines’ regulator. Read the article: bit.ly/3FPYMW7 @ucltro.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk