IP Transactions: Law and Practice 2026
An academic conference hosted by UCL Laws, IP Transactions: Law and Practice 2026 gathers leading practitioners and scholars for sessions on licensing, enforcement, and deal structuring in intellectual property across jurisdictions. Includes panels, workshops, and practical insights.
A turning point for Hungary?
An evening lecture at UCL exploring pivotal moments in Hungary's political history and their implications for Europe today. The talk sheds light on how specific turning points shaped policy and public life, offering historical context, expert analysis, and a lively discussion on Hungary's role in contemporary politics.
Climate crisis sandpit workshop
At UCL IOE, a climate crisis sandpit workshop gathers researchers and students to ideate collaborative projects addressing climate challenges. The session features hands-on activities and interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at generating practical research proposals.
How can a better economics help address the climate crisis?
Join an insightful talk at UCL on how better economics can address the climate crisis. The session links economic theory with climate policy, carbon pricing, and sustainable growth, followed by audience Q&A.
Building Physics and Design Practice: Evidence Across Scales
This talk at UCL Bartlett links building physics with practical design decisions, showing how evidence can inform actions from components to whole-building scales. Expect insights into integrating climate-responsive design, energy efficiency, and performance targets across disciplines.
Artificial intelligence for language assessment
An academic lecture on how artificial intelligence can be used to assess language ability, addressing AI methods for linguistic testing, potential biases, and practical implications for language education and assessment design. Presented at UCL IOE, exploring current research and future directions.
IAS Book Launch: Critical Conditions
Join scholars at UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies for the launch of Critical Conditions. The evening features a brief introduction, a reading from the new book, and a moderated discussion on contemporary critical theory, offering a lively, academic atmosphere in a historic campus setting.
UCL200 Walking Tour
Join a guided walking tour of University College London, discovering campus landmarks, historic architecture, and stories behind its 200-year history. Led by campus guides, the stroll blends architecture, lore, and student life into a lively, casual campus experience.
Freedom Ship: A Conversation with Marcus Rediker
A scholarly conversation with historian Marcus Rediker on the Freedom Ship concept, its historical context in maritime abolition, and possible futures, hosted by UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies.
Where is the Unified Patent Court heading?
An academic briefing at UCL Law examining the future of the Unified Patent Court: its jurisdiction, cross-border patent enforcement, and potential impact on European IP litigation. The talk surveys the legal framework, recent developments, and likely paths forward for patent reform.
Does it matter how we talk about prosperity in the UK?
A focused lecture at UCL Bartlett examining how language shapes perceptions of prosperity in the UK, with implications for policy and public discourse. The talk analyzes framing, rhetoric, and the role of economists and policymakers in shaping economic narratives.
Radical Heritage Science
An academic lecture at UCL examining radical approaches in heritage science and how innovative ideas and methods can deliver social good. This talk surveys new tools for conservation, digital heritage, and community engagement, highlighting implications for policy and practice.
IAS Book Launch: Edith Wharton and German Culture
Join the Institute of Advanced Studies at UCL for the launch of a new book, Edith Wharton and German Culture. The event surveys cross-Atlantic literary exchanges, with scholarly talks and a Q&A session exploring Wharton’s reception in Germany. An engaging evening for literature lovers and researchers.
Well-being in heritage language education
An academic lecture exploring how transformative positive psychology informs well-being in heritage language education, with practical teaching insights. Hosted at UCL, the talk links research in psychology and language education to classroom strategies and policy considerations.
Law Stories: Literature and Global Justice
This lecture surveys how literary storytelling informs concepts of global justice, tracing ideas from East West Street to modern legal narratives. Hosted by UCL Laws, it examines how literature shapes accountability, rights, and border-crossing justice.
IAS Reflections Symposium: Celebrating the UCL Institute of Advanced Studies
Join the IAS Reflections Symposium at UCL to celebrate the Institute of Advanced Studies with talks from leading scholars. This formal, interdisciplinary gathering showcases reflections on research across disciplines, featuring keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking in a scholarly London setting.
Moving Markets: Mobility, Memory, and Urban Transformation
An academic lecture at UCL examining how mobility and memory shape urban transformation in London and Hong Kong. Through comparative case studies, the talk traces how markets, infrastructure, and policy reshape cities over time, offering insights for planners and researchers.
The electoral consequences of climate adaptation policies
An academic lecture at UCL IOE exploring how climate adaptation policies influence electoral outcomes and voter behavior. Researchers present evidence on policy design, risk perception, and political dynamics in climate governance, followed by discussion.
Fatness, Thinness & Embodiment: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
An interdisciplinary lecture exploring how fatness and thinness shape social identities, health, and power, drawing on sociology, history, and philosophy. UCL hosts researchers presenting new perspectives on embodiment and body politics.
Stories, silences, and secrets: donor conception and belonging
This academic talk at UCL IOE examines how donor conception shapes identity and belonging in modern families. It explores silences and secrets around donor conception, drawing on research and case studies to discuss ethics, disclosure, and social impact.
Engineering net-zero materials through X-ray diagnostics
Explore how X-ray diagnostics are used to design and evaluate net-zero materials in engineering. Prof. Feng and Wang discuss imaging techniques, material performance, and the implications for sustainable manufacturing at UCL. A technical, forward-looking talk for researchers and engineers.
Rehearsed Reading: WASTELAND
A rehearsed reading of WASTELAND at UCL, offering a focused, actor-led presentation of the text in a workshop-style reading. The event promises intimate interpretation and a platform for discussion on modernist themes of ruin and renewal.
The 2026 Peruvian general elections
Public lecture at UCL examining the 2026 Peruvian general elections, its electoral dynamics, policy implications, and regional impact. Drawing on political science and history perspectives, the talk situates Peru's vote in a broader Latin American context.
The new Ofsted framework: a free briefing for education professionals
Join a free briefing at UCL for education professionals on the new Ofsted framework. An expert overview of the changes, implications for schools and inspection practice, and a Q&A to discuss implementation.
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