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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 1d

Just published: #IOEImpactStories 2025, @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social special edition!
This collection presents 12 research stories at UCL Institute of Education that are tackling complex global, national and local challenges to drive meaningful social change.
Explore: uclioe.info/48hP0YI

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 9h

🚀 UCL launches the UK SDG Reactor, a new innovation network driving sustainable development, funded by UKRI. It connects SDSN_UK (hosted at UCL) & UN Global Compact UK to accelerate progress on the #SDGs through cross-sector collaboration. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/UwMuE

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

Tackling Grand Challenges — What works & where next?
Since 2008, UCL Grand Challenges has led mission-driven research. A new blog by Sam Balch explores what’s worked, what hasn’t & what’s next.
👉 https://shorturl.at/ZZCuw

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 2d

Apply for the Grand Challenges x ChangeMakers project — Deadline: 17 October
Learn more out our info webinar 📅 6 October, 12–1pm | Online
https://shorturl.at/5Homv
We'll cover funding, themes, student-staff collaboration, and highlights from last year’s projects.

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 3d

Apply for the Grand Challenges x ChangeMakers project — Deadline: 17 October
Learn more out our info webinar 📅 6 October, 12–1pm | Online
https://shorturl.at/5Homv
We'll cover funding, themes, student-staff collaboration, and highlights from last year’s projects.

Cultural Understanding Small Grants Call 2025/26

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 5d

Applications open: Cultural Understanding Small Grants 2025/26
We're offering up to £5,000 for interdisciplinary projects that explore Cultural Understanding. Open to UCL staff.

🗓 Apply by 20 Oct 2025
🔗 More info: https://shorturl.at/kNx4q

Funding of up to £5,000 is now available for impactful, interdisciplinary projects that address the theme of Cultural Understanding.

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 6d

Apply for the Grand Challenges x ChangeMakers project — Deadline: 17 October
Learn more out our info webinar 📅 6 October, 12–1pm | Online
https://shorturl.at/5Homv
We'll cover funding, themes, student-staff collaboration, and highlights from last year’s projects.

Driving Global Sustainability: SDSN UK at the Leadership Council in New York

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 6d

📣 UCL researchers & professional services staff: help shape the new Grand Challenge of Inequalities!
Join the Executive Group to guide its direction, suggest activities & champion its work.
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Oct, 17.00
🔗 Apply: https://bit.ly/42dzkSw

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 7d

UCL at the SDSN Leadership Council in New York!
Prof. Gail Taylor joined global leaders to advance the #SDGs in higher ed. Highlights:
🔗 Partnership with AI-powered platform Sustainchain
🏆 UCL finalists - #UniversitiesForGoal13 climate competition
👉 https://shorturl.at/stEPB

By Professor Gail Taylor, Chair of SDSN UK and Dean of Life Sciences at UCL 29th September 2025 Last week, I had the privilege of representing SDSN UK at the global Chairs meeting and Leadership C…

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One in three 16 to 25-year-olds may need mental health support in the next year

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 8d

2/ 🧍 Around one in three young adults in Britain expects to need mental health support in the coming year, according to polling commissioned from YouGov by the @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social of Mental Health & Wellbeing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

A survey found 64% of young adults reported experiences of mental health problems.

www.independent.co.uk

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 8d

How can we tackle youth violence with compassion and evidence?
As safer streets take focus at #LabourConference, UCL’s new report offers bold, mental health informed policy insights.
Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/public-polic...

From Risk to Potential: Policy Insights on Youth Violence and Antisocial Behaviour

Insights and Recommendations from Cross-Sector Roundtables Convened by UCL and the Ending Youth Violence Lab

Disruptive Voices Podcast

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 8d

🌍🎙️Happy International Podcast Day!

We’re celebrating by shining a light on our Disruptive Voices podcast that’s been sparking conversations for the past 4 years. Hear from experts sharing innovative solutions to some of today’s biggest challenges. https://bit.ly/46E00Ny

Experts from across UCL share their innovative solutions and ideas for addressing societal challenges, inspiring and encouraging us to think differently about local, national and global issues.

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 9d

Check out our September newsletter. Read the latest news, opportunities and upcoming events in our monthly bulletin: https://lnkd.in/vjr8e

Make sure you sign up and stay up to date: https://lnkd.in/epY7Dpwr

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 Applications open for UCL’s 2025/26 Challenge Award!
💡 Up to £100K per project over 14 months
🤝 Co-led by UCL staff from different faculties
📅 Apply by 30 Sept 2025
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/research-projects/2025/jul/data-empowered-societies-funding-call-202526-challenge-award

Inequalities in Focus: UCL Grand Challenges launches podcast mini-series on Inclusive & Just Futures

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Jessica Ringrose @jessicaringrose.bsky.social · 13d

In this new podcast you can listen to me discuss my new research on mobile phone banning in UK schools with UCL psychologist @marctibber.bsky.social

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 13d

🎙️ New Podcast Mini-Series: Inequalities in Focus
As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers & interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s most pressing inequalities.
🎧👇https://bit.ly/42x2Rqv

As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers and interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s...

Grand Challenges x ChangeMakers: Applications Now Open

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 Applications now open!
Staff & students—submit your proposals for Grand Challenges x ChangeMakers 🌍

Co-create projects that spark fresh thinking & real-world impact.
📅 Deadline: 17 Oct
🔗 Apply now https://shorturl.at/myDVF

We’re excited to announce the return of the Grand Challenges x ChangeMakers call for proposals, now in its second year.

Inequalities in Focus: UCL Grand Challenges launches podcast mini-series on Inclusive & Just Futures

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 13d

🎙️ New Podcast Mini-Series: Inequalities in Focus
As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers & interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s most pressing inequalities.
🎧👇https://bit.ly/42x2Rqv

As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers and interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s...

Cultural Understanding Small Grants Call 2025/26

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 15d

Applications open: Cultural Understanding Small Grants 2025/26
We're offering up to £5,000 for interdisciplinary projects that explore Cultural Understanding. Open to UCL staff.

🗓 Apply by 20 Oct 2025
🔗 More info: https://shorturl.at/kNx4q

Funding of up to £5,000 is now available for impactful, interdisciplinary projects that address the theme of Cultural Understanding.

Youth Voices on Mental Health: Insights from UCL's YouGov Survey

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Applications open for UCL’s 2025/26 Challenge Award!
💡 Up to £100K per project over 14 months
🤝 Co-led by UCL staff from different faculties
📅 Apply by 30 Sept 2025
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/research-projects/2025/jul/data-empowered-societies-funding-call-202526-challenge-award

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 19d

Today is #YouthMentalHealthDay - a moment to reflect on the challenges young people face and the support they need.

Listen to our latest podcast to hear Pro-Vice-Provosts Essi Viding & Argyris Stringaris discuss the urgent need for early intervention, & how UCL is driving change: bit.ly/3VYUW1a

In the fourth episode of our Mental Health & Wellbeing mini-series, host Jade Hunter is joined by UCL's Pro-Vice Provosts for Mental Health & Wellbeing, Professors Essi Viding and Argyris Stringaris t

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 20d

UCL’s Grand Challenge of Data Empowered Societies marks its first year!
Profs Allison Littlejohn & James Hetherington reflect on progress and share hopes for the next 4 years.
Explore key achievements & what’s ahead: https://www.shorturl.at/HqEIZ

Algorithmic Innovation and Entrepreneurship

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 21d

UCL community: get 20% off tickets for the AE Global Summit on Open Problems for AI, 28-30 October in London!
Join 1,000+ experts exploring how AI can drive value across society.
🎟️ Code: UCL20
👉 https://tickets.algopreneurship.org/UCL

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 22d

Are you an academic new to applying for funding calls or looking to sharpen your approach? Check out our latest blog: What We've Learned from Reviewing Grand Challenges Proposals — and How It Can Help You

https://shorturl.at/nNHcQ

What we’ve learnt from reviewing Grand Challenges proposals — and how this can help you

By Max Gillingham, Ethne James-Souch, Jade Hunter and James Paskins

ucldisruptivevoices.medium.com

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 23d

The majority of young adults in Britain say they've experienced mental health difficulties, with a third expecting to need support in the coming year, according to polling commissioned from @yougov.co.uk by the @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social of Mental Health & Wellbeing @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

One in three young people surveyed expect to need mental health support in coming year

The majority (64%) of young adults in Britain say they have experienced mental health difficulties, with a third (32%) expecting to need support in the coming year, according to polling commissioned f...