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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 9h

UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence was delighted to join the UK Prime Minister's trade visit to India this week, announcing exciting new collaborations in MedTech and assistive tech. A great opportunity to celebrate UK-India innovation #UCLandIndia

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

UCL joins UK Prime Minister India visit and unveils new technology collaborations

UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence has joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s first official visit to India this week, advancing UCL’s strategic collaborations across technology and innova...

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 1d

Thinking about studying at UCL East? Join us for an afternoon to:

✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Hear from world-leading academics
✅ Get first-hand insights from current UCL students

🔗 Book your place now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 16d

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

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 2d

“UCL pushed me out of my comfort zone - and helped me figure out what I want from life.”

From Muay Thai and student journalism to a year abroad in Madrid, Zoe reflects on growth, support, and next steps after graduation.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4mRHuqS

#UCL

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 3d

Make your Master’s matter.

A Master’s from UCL can take you further. Discover your potential at our graduate open events. 💻🌍

🔗 https://direc.to/nrqp

#UCLGraduateOpenEvents

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 8d

Celebrate Black History Month at UCL 🖤

Join us this October for poetry, exhibitions, panels and socials, honouring Black voices and culture.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oct/black-history-month-2025-ucl

#BHM2025 #PowerAndPride

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 16d

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

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 16d

We’re officially underway for 2025-26 and our campuses are buzzing with life and energy again!

Explore this page for everything you need to get started: Welcome events, askUCL, support services and term dates. 🔗
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/new-students

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 17d

Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 23d

Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be represented by right-wing parties? ✔️
‘The Bridge’ podcast from UCL sees an electric debate between Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey on this timely topic.

Catch it now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast #UCLDisagreeingWell

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 25d

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

Why Merck and AstraZeneca may regret turning their back on Britain

The pair may have gone cold on the UK but start-ups and university spinouts here are using AI to revolutionise drug discovery

www.thetimes.com

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 27d

A week of celebration, reflection, and pride.

Congratulations to all our graduates — your journey is just beginning.

Here are some of our favourite moments from this week. 🎓

#UCLGrad 💜

UCL President and Provost Michael Spence presenting an award to a Graduate, in traditional ceremonial robes posing on stage at a graduation ceremony, with a large screen in the background displaying additional graduates.

Graduate in cap and gown joyfully hugging another person at an outdoor graduation ceremony.

A group of graduates joyfully tossing their caps in the air, celebrating outdoors on a balcony with city views in the background.

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 28d

Should there be a blanket social media ban for children? 📵

Prof ‪@antmandan.bsky.social (Queensland University of Technology) and Jennifer Powers (Unplugged Coalition) debate in ep 1 of The Bridge podcast.

🎙️ Tune in now https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 29d

Graduation week is still in full swing - smiles, memories, and moments to treasure ✨

#UCLGrad

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Two graduates holding their diplomas and smiling at a graduation ceremony.

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Sep 9

For 200 years, UCL has tackled the world’s most pressing issues.

Now, that legacy has never been more vital.

Our Sustainability Plan (2025-35) is leading into the future, collectively.

The ripple starts here. Be part of the change 👉 https://direc.to/nvRa

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Sep 8

🎓 September graduations are here and we’re celebrating every moment! 🎉

Huge congratulations to our incredible graduates. Whether you're crossing the stage or watching from afar, this is a moment to remember and you’ve achieved something truly special.

Here’s to the next steps in your journey ✨

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Sep 4

Yesterday, 20 of the most promising early-stage startups from London’s top universities took to the stage at London Demo Day, an annual event where founders pitch for investment and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and partners.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3UZDaus

@uclenterprise.bsky.social

Group of individuals standing on stage at the London Demo Day 2025 event, with large illuminated letters "LDD" in the foreground.

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UCL Innovation & Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Sep 1

🧠 September is #WorldAlzheimersMonth; a time to spotlight dementia awareness and research.

At UCL, we are driving innovation in prevention, care & cure. Follow @uclbrainscience.bsky.social to see how we’re tackling the global dementia challenge.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3UMiYvZ
#UCLDementia

Promotional image by UCL for World Alzheimer's Month 2025, featuring a colorful brain scan illustration with text stating 'Tackling the global challenge of dementia'.

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Aug 26

🎙️ Just launched from #UCLDisagreeingWell and Student's Union UCL! The Bridge: a bold new podcast exploring how to disagree better in today’s polarised world. Student hosts and a conflict expert tackle the tough debates of our time.

🎧Listen now https://bit.ly/45yxNIG

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UCL Innovation & Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Aug 14

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-...

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Aug 13

Good luck to all students receiving their A-Level results tomorrow! We know how much this moment means and how hard you’ve worked to get here.

If you’ve applied to study at UCL, we’ve prepared a helpful guide to support you through Results Day: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Aug 1

Meet Your 2025/26 Sabbatical Officer Team! 🎉

🏛️ Anam Choudhary, Students' Union President
🎭 Ana Boikova, Activities & Engagement
📚 Sarah Jilani, Education
💜 Hana Mougharbel, Welfare and Community
⚖️ Eda Yildirimkaya, Equity & Inclusion
🎓Darcy Lan, Postgraduate Officer

Find out more: bit.ly/4fi2Mfn 🔗

A group photo of the Sabbatical Officers team, smiling and seated on a bench near Gordon Square Park: Anam Choudhary, Students' Union President, Ana Boikova, Activities & Engagement Officer, Sarah Jilani, Education Officer, Hana Mougharbel, Welfare and Community Officer, Eda Yildirimkaya, Equity & Inclusion Officer and Darcy Lan, Postgraduate Officer.

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Jul 18

Huge cheers to Monday’s UCL grads! 🎓

On 14 July the Medical School’s Faculty of Medical Sciences students and the Faculty of Brain Sciences postgrads crossed the stage - now go change the world! 🌟

Drop your congratulations in the comments to celebrate our exceptional graduates!

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Group of academic faculty in traditional robes and caps at a graduation ceremony, smiling and holding their caps.

Group of smiling graduates in caps and gowns celebrating and throwing their caps in the air, looking up at the camera.

Graduate in a cap and gown embracing another person at a graduation ceremony, with other attendees in the background.

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