As part of UCL’s bicentenary celebrations, the Faces of UCL initiative shares stories from across our community - recognising the staff, students, alumni and partners who have helped shape 200 years of research, education, innovation and impact. 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-b...

UCL has risen to joint 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s leading universities. The result marks UCL’s 15th consecutive year in the global top 10, highlighting the uni's continued international impact. 🔗 More: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

Greener deliveries across UCL! UCL Logistics and Mail Services has launched an electric delivery bike to support faster, safer and more sustainable parcel deliveries across campus. 🔗 Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/estates/news... #GreenUCLPALS

Experiencing abuse or neglect in childhood can increase the risk of being victimised by a romantic partner in adulthood, partly through its impact on personality and mental health development, according to a new study led by Dr Pezzoli from UCL PALS. 🔗 Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

UCL is continuing work to improve its digital services, with upcoming updates focused on more responsive student support and a more accessible campus. 🔗 Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/news/202...

As part of a temporary trial, Gordon Street and Gordon Square West are now offering a vibrant new space for students, staff and visitors to pause, meet and connect at the heart of UCL. 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/estates/news...

In a recent NPR News feature, UCL PALS academics Dr Peters & Prof. Fleming discuss Megan’s move from the US to UCL, the opportunities available in the UK, & the importance of international collaboration in science. 🎧 Listen here: www.npr.org/2026/06/29/n...

Congratulations to Dr Megan Peters from UCL PALS who has been named a 2026 FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence Scholar. The honour recognises outstanding early-career neuroscience researchers for their scientific excellence, originality and leadership. 🔗Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

UCL200 Walking Tour - additional spaces available! Due to popular demand, additional spaces have been added for the next UCL200 Walking Tour on 15 July, as well as for future dates. 🔗 Find out more and book your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/campus...

Can UCL collectively be active for 200,000 minutes between 20th July and 3rd August? Let's make it happen, and have some fun doing so as part of the "UCL200 Active Challenge"! 🔗 Find out more here: studentsunionucl.org/ucl200-activ...

Students and staff visiting Wilkins Refectory this month may notice a new face behind the coffee counter. A robot barista has arrived on campus to serve coffee around the clock. 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/estates/news...

Congratulations to Prof Neil Burgess (from the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, which is part of UCL PALS) who has been awarded funding for his project "Generative understanding of memory and planning." 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

Get your tickets for UCL! The Musical. Tickets are now on sale for this brand-new production created and performed entirely by UCL students and recent alumni and featuring tap-dancing Jeremy Benthams. 🔗 Find out more here: studentsunionucl.org/articles/ucl...

AI-generated voice clones were found to be easier to understand than human speakers in noisy environments in research led by Professor Patti Adank from UCL PALS. 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Read UCL’s 2024–25 Annual Sustainability Report which highlights progress across carbon reduction, waste, research and education, while showcasing how staff and students are embedding sustainability into everyday university life. 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable/...

A new vid featuring the UCL PALS Green Impact team highlights how researchers and professional services colleagues in UCL PALS are working together on a “Living Lab” project to reduce energy waste across UCL’s estate. 🎥 Watch the video and read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Take part in UCL events this summer. Sign up for volunteering opportunities, from supporting graduation to welcoming future students at Open Days and more, and help make a positive difference to the experience of graduating and prospective students. 🔗 More here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

Congrats to Dr Martin Vasilev and Dr Rachel Rees, who have been recognised at this year’s UCL Education Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to education and student support across the university. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

UCL’s Centre for Behaviour Change, based within PALS, has been designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre. The collaboration will support the use of behavioural and implementation sciences to improve health policy and practice worldwide. Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Explore UCL’s past and present on a free, guided UCL200 Walking Tour. The next tour takes place on 15 July, offering the chance to discover the people, places and stories that have shaped UCL’s historic campus over the past 200 years. 🔗 Find out more and book: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/events...

“There is a whole flurry of people reporting that they feel like they can’t pay attention,” says Prof. Lavie from UCL PALS. “They say they are constantly distracted, their attention jumps from one thing to another, and they can’t concentrate.” 🔗 Find out more here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

UCL has been awarded the Race Equality Charter (REC) Silver Award by Advance HE in recognition of our sustained commitment to advancing race equality. 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

UCL researchers are using the World Cup as a natural experiment in human forecasting - tracking whether collective fan judgment can outperform AI models & expert forecasters across a tournament. The platform is free & you can compete against friends & colleagues. Try here 👉 forecast2026.com

How can research drive real change in mental health? During Mental Health Awareness Week, UCL highlighted various projects showing how collaboration, community and innovation can support mental health and wellbeing. 🔗 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

Meet Angel Au, UCL PALS alumna, mental health advocate and charity founder. Angel co-founded Overcome, a charity training volunteers to deliver peer-led online mental health support to people around the world. 🔗 Read more of Angel’s story here: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search...

Join colleagues from across UCL for this year’s Staff Celebration on 16 June, marking 200 years of UCL with a gathering in the Main Quad. Bring your lunch, come with your team, or stop by on your own for a well-earned break in the newly refurbished Quad. 🔗 More here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

Take part in UCL’s Guinness World Record attempt by volunteering on campus! Join the attempt to set a new world record for the most people decorating a card at the same time. 🔗More here: studentsunionucl.org/index.php/he...

Faces of UCL is a powerful snapshot of the people who have contributed to 200 years of ground-breaking research, innovation, education and impact at UCL, in London, and across the world. 👉 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-b...

UCL has launched its Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2026–2028, outlining the clear and practical actions being taken to support a healthy working environment where everyone can thrive. 👉 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...

People who have ADHD traits at age 10 are more likely than those without such traits to have physical health problems and to report physical health-related disability at age 46, according to a study co-led by Professor Joshua Stott from UCL PALS. 👉 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ja...