UCL Innovation and Enterprise

We work with UCL staff, students and businesses to turn knowledge and ideas into solutions that benefit us all.

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In this op-ed, Professor Geraint Rees, reflects on the lessons learned from nearly two decades of UCL Grand Challenges, and argues that meaningful progress depends on sustained collaboration across disciplines, sectors and borders.

Read now: https://t.co/ICaR1fMPqT

[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

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Do you know an exceptional UCL alum – or are you an alum with achievements to share? Nominations are now open for the inaugural UCL Alumni Awards: https://t.co/CF7xDHUPUz

[UCL Alumni @UCLAlumni]

You, our alumni, are making a difference across the world everyday and we want to celebrate these acheivements 💜

Nominations for the #UCLAlumniAwards are open. Nominate yourself and shine a light on your own story or nominate an alum who inspires you 👉 https://t.co/HqW2rWxOAV

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Dr Montaz Marché and UCL's Dr Michael Collins, have been awarded the British Society for Sports History’s 2026 Inclusive Communities History Prize for their project “Cricket is My Life: Caribbean Cricket in the Workplace 1940-present”.

Find out more: https://t.co/awriM0zBrp

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

We're looking for a communications officer to play a key role in delivering high-quality internal and external communications for UCL Innovation & Enterprise.

You’ll help raise the profile of UCL’s knowledge exchange and innovation activity.

Apply: https://t.co/7LRKMzZ6uj

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Apply to UCL Global Engagement's Global Engagement Funds & Strategic Partner Funds 2026/27!

[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 Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

UCL researchers - apply to run an event for ESRC’s Festival of Social Science 2026!

The aim is to reach non-academic, public audiences to increase awareness of the social sciences and highlight the value that the social sciences bring to our lives: https://t.co/PywrhAninE

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

"Most politicians still see higher education as an academic exercise, but we no longer let research gather dust."

In this op-ed, Professor Geraint Rees explores how universities have become generators of high-growth companies: https://t.co/NMfIiDoGPg

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Our Transform programme for UCL staff and doctoral students is starting from Monday 1 June!

This programme of online and in-person events will help you gain the skills to transform your research and knowledge into real world impact: https://t.co/el7t4jnY43

#UCLTransform

[UCL Translational Research Office @UCLTRO]

Join @UCL’s Dr Victoria Austin, Pro-Vice-Provost, and Sam Balch, Director of UCL Grand Challenges, at the Builds Bio+ & Venture Café London event discussing “Metascience: salvation or false hope?”

21 May, 6–9pm, One Triton Square
Register: https://t.co/Ow3KvAbU9Q

@UCLEnterprise

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

We'd like to say a warm welcome to the newest Hatchery cohort! 🚀

Over the next two years, these startups will receive tailored advice from UCL’s entrepreneurship advisors, mentorship and free office space to grow their businesses - watch this space!

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Calling UCL staff, there are 2 days left to submit your nominations for the UCL Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Awards!

These awards recognise the UCL staff and students driving real‑world impact through knowledge exchange and innovation: https://t.co/0XmT4qPPBI

#UCLKEIAWARDS

[UCL Alumni @UCLAlumni]

Nominations are now open for the UCL Alumni Awards. Celebrating innovation, global impact and community – nominate yourself or an alum who inspires you 🏆

Learn more and submit your nomination 👇 https://t.co/ndCHP9nBHr

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

@GrandChallenges

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For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek UCL Grand Challenges is highlighting the importance of early intervention in supporting mental health.

Watch the video about Active Minds, a project on students’ lifestyle habits, mental wellbeing, and cognitive function: https://t.co/EtNyk9knqW

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

@UCL_Global @uclcs @UCLEngineering @UCLCareersEng @UCLAlumni @uclcareers

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

This week, a UCL delegation has been in South Africa, strengthening partnerships and exploring new opportunities.

We’re spotlighting UCL-supported business Unibuddy, co-founded by UCL alumnus Kimeshan Naidoo and Diego Fanara.

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

The platform connects prospective students with current students to help them make informed university choices.

Nine in 10 students who used Unibuddy said they felt more confident about their university decision.

Read more: https://t.co/ObcTko3Ur0

#UCLandAfrica

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Do you know someone doing outstanding work in knowledge exchange or innovation at UCL? Or perhaps that someone is you?

Nominate them for a UCL Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Award: https://t.co/0XmT4qPPBI

#UCLKEIAWARDS

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Nineteen58, co-founded by UCL alumna Dani le Sueur, originally from Durban, South Africa, has developed a platform to build omnichannel AI agents that handle complex customer conversations for large businesses.

#UCLandAfrica