UCL Grand Challenges

UCL Grand Challenges convenes cross-disciplinary collaborations to explore interconnected solutions to a range of societal issues.

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Don’t miss out on the latest news from the #UCL Grand Challenges – here’s how to find out what we’re doing:

Sign up for our #newsletter : https://t.co/wegQiR3rJ4…

Subscribe to our #podcast: https://t.co/BNGLHzjJe8…

Follow us on #LinkedIn: https://t.co/0Z7JlBoR7y

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Our Transform: Creating impact through knowledge exchange programme has started today!

This programme of events aims to help UCL staff and doctoral students gain the skills to transform their research and knowledge into real world impact: https://t.co/el7t4jnY43

#UCLTransform

[Cancer Grand Challenges @CancerGrand]

Our very own David Scott will be speaking at a @GrandChallenges event next week 🎤

David will join researchers, policymakers, practitioners and innovators to explore what works in tackling complex challenges, share insights across sectors, and consider how strategies must evolve in a rapidly changing world.

Don’t miss the chance to hear from him!

Find out more and register ➡️ https://t.co/1e9psvPD3P

[Dr Keri Wong @DrKeriWong]

"Research doesn't end in publication, but continues through impact & dialogue."

Check out @syemilytse
& Rosalind's blog recap on presenting findings from the @GrandChallenges #VisibleCoSpace project, specifically how #youthclubs impact YP's #mentalhealth https://t.co/m2bTmm6sDC

[UCL Global Engagement @UCL_Global]

📢 Call for applications: Global Engagement Funds & Strategic Partner Funds 2026/27

Apply by 19 June to build or grow international collaborations at @UCL

GEF:
https://t.co/d2XW8wKUJ1

Partner Funds:
https://t.co/1o0Vsh8xR0

More partner funds open in autumn 2026.

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Mental Health Awareness Week starts next week 💚

We’ll be sharing how UCL’s interdisciplinary research is tackling today’s biggest mental health challenges, spotlighting projects driving real-world impact.

Follow along from Monday.

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Last chance to book! Improving interventions for children’s & young people’s #mentalhealth 🧠 13 May | 9am–5pm

Showcasing cutting‑edge research, NHS partnerships & new approaches to prevention and early intervention. Check out our confirmed speakers! https://t.co/4vvAK1cTm8

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Applications open for Mental Health & Wellbeing ECR Catalyst Grant Call with funding of up to £10k available to support innovative, cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries & focuses on bringing discovery to practice.
Deadline: 18 May https://t.co/SsHmgdBtRo

[UCL Global Engagement @UCL_Global]

This week, @UCL is visiting South Africa and Kenya to strengthen partnerships and explore collaboration across health, climate and AI.

Led by @profgeraintrees, the visit brings together universities, policy partners and innovation actors.

#UCLandAfrica

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

🌍 Upcoming event | 5 May, 5–6:30pm
Join Dr Caroline Howe at the Annual Graham Woodgate Lecture on getting transformative change right for biodiversity & climate policy.
📍 Gustave Tuck LT, UCL
Sign up: https://t.co/0O6iYiHyOA

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

🎧 New Fair Enough episode: Profs Lauren Andres & Victoria Austin explore spatial inequality with Bridget Wilkins & Prof Mike Raco, looking at how housing, planning, and local decisions shape lives and opportunities. https://t.co/56jbknEoEw

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Applications open for Mental Health & Wellbeing ECR Catalyst Grant Call with funding of up to £10k available to support innovative, cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries & focuses on bringing discovery to practice.
Deadline: 18 May https://t.co/SsHmgdBtRo

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Interested in applying to the ERC Plus scheme? Register now for the ERC Plus webinar on 14 May, 11:00–12:00 for an information webinar introducing the ERC Plus scheme and its key features.

👉 Register here: https://t.co/eje9Ij1ufb

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

We’re excited to announce that Polly Curtis, CEO of Demos will deliver the closing reflections: The Future for Challenge-Led
Approaches ​remarks for our conference on Friday 5 June.

Book your place and join us to hear Polly's closing remarks. https://t.co/4kImb4ULWO

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

🚨Calling Researchers! Climate Crisis Funding Opportunity
Climate Network Accelerators (Apply for up to £25k)
Strategic Sub-Theme Awards (Apply for up to £40k)
Deadline: 14 May

Learn more: https://t.co/EiC7T3TJ80

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

🚨 Calling researchers interested in policy impact 🚨
Applications open for 2 UKRI Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme Fellowships
Work at the science–policy interface on:
⚡ Clean energy
🏠 Experimental evaluation
Apply by 28 April: https://t.co/iXg9nNvSEm

[Dr Keri Wong @DrKeriWong]

Pleased to be a Fellow @SciTechgovuk in shaping the Future of #Childhood & #Adolescence in 10-20 years time. If you've UK evidence on on/offline youth #crime, #VAWGs, #harms, #exploitation pls 📧 me!

@educrimjustice @UCL_IOE_PHD @IOE_London @keriwonglab @GrandChallenges @ucl

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Our April newsletter is out now! Read the latest news, opportunities and upcoming events in our monthly bulletin: https://t.co/tlVfGjtbc6

Make sure you sign up and stay up to date: https://t.co/7yDlA7YfwT

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

📢 Book your place at Festival of Early Stage Researchers 2026.
3 June , 9:30am–6:30pm at UCL East

Whether you’re looking to connect, learn, be inspired, or celebrate the ECR community, FESR 2026 is your space.

👉 Find out more: https://t.co/59IlpcxjUY

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Following the government’s announcement of a legal ban on smartphones in schools in England, Ethne James Souch, Jessica Ringrose, Marc Tibber and Sophie Wilson discuss whether phone bans are supporting young people or excluding them.

Listen now: https://t.co/IGu17PRAi3

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Applications open for Mental Health & Wellbeing ECR Catalyst Grant Call with funding of up to £10k available to support innovative, cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries & focuses on bringing discovery to practice.
Deadline: 18 May https://t.co/SsHmgdBtRo