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 ⬇️

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

On Track, our new documentary looking at women in engineering and motorsport, premieres at 8pm BST this Thursday. Go bookmark it now! CC @funsizesuze.bsky.social @maddipaddy.bsky.social @denkmit.bsky.social @uclengineering.bsky.social @motomatters.com @helenczerski.bsky.social

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 www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

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 ⬇️📺

In the run up to #INWED25, we’re featuring some of the incredible women across UCL Engineering who are developing the next big breakthrough ⬇️

In the run up to #INWED25, we’re featuring some of the incredible women across UCL Engineering who are developing the next big breakthrough ⬇️

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 ⬇️

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 www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

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 ⬇️

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

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 www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ap...

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. Read more 👇

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. 🔗 buff.ly/ihGZtdx

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. @uclengineering.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Dr Kapil, Research Fellow at UCL’s Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering has won Gold in Engineering at STEM for Britain 2025 for her research on gold-based antimicrobial surfaces to tackle the challenge of AMR. Find out more 👇

What makes a mineral "critical"? Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) discusses what makes particular minerals “critical,” and their important role in the world economy. Listen now ⬇️

How is technology shaping the future? 🤖 📅 19 March 2025, 17:00-18:30 📍 UCL East Campus 💻 Watch online Join us at Spring Into STEM to hear about the intersection of engineering and fashion design, and robotics systems and their application in sustainable buildings! 🔗

A new project led by Prof Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) is aiming to find effective ways to toilet train children earlier, hoping to reduce the number of single-use nappies heading to landfill and saving families money. 🚽 Find out more about The Big Toilet Project ⬇️

Today is #InternationalWomensDay, so we're celebrating women in #STEM. Gabrielle studied with UCL Mechanical Engineering; she then went on to co-found Greenr, which gives individuals and companies emissions data that will help them become more sustainable. #IWD25 #IWD Find out more ⬇️

Looking for some last minute inspiration for a #WorldBookDay costume? Take a look at our list of Books For Curious Minds and Budding Engineers, curated by our STEM Engagement team ⬇️

Writing in Korea JoongAng Daily, Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan (UCL Science, Technology, Engineering & Public Policy) explores what it takes to create agile, flexible, and trustworthy institutions in the twenty first century. Read more ⬇️

Safety critical components for aircraft and Formula 1 cars could one day be 3D printed via a new technique that substantially reduces imperfections, developed by a team led by Prof Peter Lee @uclengineering.bsky.social & Prof Andrew Kao @ucugreenwich.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

Our recent #UCLEurope visit strengthened partnerships and reconnected with alumni. The delegation included @profgeraintrees.bsky.social and colleagues from @uclbrainscience.bsky.social, @uclengineering.bsky.social, @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social, and @uclei.bsky.social. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3QxZiKb

Safety critical components for aircraft and Formula 1 racing cars could be 3D printed via a technique developed by Dr Xianqiang Fan and Prof Peter Lee (UCL Mechanical Engineering) and researchers at the University of Greenwich that substantially reduces imperfections in the manufacturing process.

For #ValentinesDay, we wanted to share some of the amazing research from around our Faculty concerning matters of the heart... ❤️ 🧵

How can engineering research inform advances in public health? 🔬 Join us at the February edition of Spring Into STEM to explore how engineering and health intersect! 📍 UCL East Campus 📅 26 February 2025, 17:00-18:30 🔗

Despite living in cold climates, polar bear fur remains ice free. 🧊 Prof Manish Tiwari (UCL Mechanical Engineering) is investigating whether polar bur fur offers insight and inspiration on how we can develop anti-icing solutions. Find out more ⬇️

Is time ticking on the clock app in the US? ⌛ Prof Steven Murdoch (UCL Computer Science) said TikTok's absence from online stores means it could ultimately stop working for US users. Read more @theguardian.com ⬇️

Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners in hospitals, intended to reduce viral infections, may unpredictably redistribute viral particles, according to a study involving Professor Andrea Ducci (UCL Mechanical Engineering).

Ventilation and air cleaners to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals may cause viral particles to move around more, according to a new study led by Prof Laurence Lovat @uclmedsci.bsky.social and Prof Andrea Ducci @uclengineering.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ja...

We're ready for you! If you're interested in studying a Masters programme at UCL Engineering, our academics and current students will be in the Roberts Engineering Building Cafe until 4pm, ready to tell you all about what it's like to study with us.

Welcome to Term 2! 🎉 We hope you’ve had a restful and enjoyable break. To all returning students and new joiners, we’re so excited to have you with us. Let’s make this term unforgettable with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect! #LoveUCL #WelcomeToUCL

Yesterday, UCL East welcomed PM Sir Keir Starmer, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle, and Mayor Sadiq Khan for the launch of the Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan. 🔗 Learn more about our cutting-edge work at UCL East: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ja...

Wishing all of our staff, students, alumni and friends a very happy new year! ✨ #LoveUCL #WeAreUCL #Festive #London

Merry Christmas to all our students, colleagues, alumni and friends who celebrate! 🎄

UCL will be closed from 5.30pm on Fri 20 December 2024 to 9.00am on Thu 2 January 2025. Students still have access to support during this period. Details of support services available to you over the break can be found here: https://buff.ly/3ZjQnjq Have a lovely and restful break! 🔔

📊 New policy brief! "Harnessing the Power of Mathematical Models for Better Policy Decisions." Focusing on guidance for policymakers on using models with 4 actionable recommendations to harness models’ strengths while avoiding pitfalls in decision-making. 🔗 Download here:

Are you looking to advance your career or make an impact in shaping the future of global policy, our new fully online MSc in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy starts in September 2025 and could be your next step! Interested? Apply now or learn more here: https://buff.ly/3OMawtz

Exciting new Policy brief's from the Policy Impact Unit and the Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Centre for Mineral Based Construction Materials focusing on transforming the future of construction! Check out more below! #ClimatePolicy #UKPolicy #Sustainability #NetZero #ClimateAction

Join our Computer Science MSc Open Days in January: 🌍 Virtual Open Day: 22 Jan (12:00 or 5:00 UK time) 🏛️ In-Person Open Day: 25 Jan Discover our 17 MSc programmes, opportunities with industry, scholarships, meet staff, students and alumni & more. 📅 Register now: https://buff.ly/3OJubdw

Our festive gift guide is here! 🎁 From calming algae plants to AI protection badges, to dog food made from insects, UCL’s entrepreneurs have got gifts for everyone on your list: bit.ly/3Ov10Lm #BlackFriday #UCLGifts @uclofficial.bsky.social

The UCL Plastic Waste Innovation Hub is a multidisciplinary team of researchers, including scientists, engineers, designers, and social scientists, taking a design-led approach to the issues of plastic waste.

Police services in Britain are failing to meet the public’s minimum standards of service delivery, according to a new report from Prof Ben Bradford (UCL Security & Crime Science) and the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre, which measures this sentiment ⬇️

Research Fellow Alexander V. Gheorghiu (UCL Computer Science) describes a new method of logic that has implications for how AI operates. Read more ⬇️

Is your TV watching you? 👀 A tracking process shares snapshots of what viewers are watching, which Dr Anna Maria Mandalari (UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering) says raises privacy concerns.

Nature has evolved clever solutions to sustainability, resilience, and ways to efficiently utilise scarce resources. 🍃 Prof Marc-Olivier Coppens (UCL Chemical Engineering) explores how researchers draw lessons from nature to engineer solutions to global challenges. https://buff.ly/3Z8vAk6