UCL Grand Challenges
UCL Grand Challenges convenes cross-disciplinary collaborations to explore interconnected solutions to a range of societal issues.
- For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're sharing some of our #UCLMentalHealth funded projects. Our third project brings together psychologists, sociologists, educators & built environment experts to develop ways of measuring young children's wellbeing. bit.ly/449QX7r @ucl.ac.uk @ioe.bsky.social
- How can green spaces support mental health recovery?🌿 UCL’s Green Head Space project, funded by Grand Challenges, explores how green spaces can aid mental health recovery & wellbeing. Watch the video + learn more: bit.ly/449QX7r #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #UCLMentalHealth
- For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting UCL’s Grand Challenge of Mental Health & Wellbeing funded projects. First up: does politics impact mental health? @ucl.ac.uk & @liverpooluni.bsky.social researchers explore how political stress affects wellbeing. 🔗 bit.ly/449QX7r
- 🎓 Thinking about a research career or boosting your dissertation skills? Join us for An Introduction to Co-Production in Research 🗓 21 May | ⏰ 10:30–12:30 📍1-19 Torrington Place, WC1E 7HB Learn how to centre lived experience, share power & build stronger research. 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2p8c9zps
- Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & we'll be spotlighting how we're driving innovation through interdisciplinary research & partnerships. From child wellbeing to the importance of green spaces, find out more on our website 👇 bit.ly/449QX7r #UCLMentalHealth
- 🧠 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is next week & we'll be spotlighting how we're driving innovation through interdisciplinary research & partnerships. From child wellbeing to the importance of green spaces - follow us here from Monday for project highlights! #UCLMentalHealth
- Applications open for the Stockholm Trio–UCL Collaborative Research Seed Funding Call 2025. Get seed funding up to 60,000 SEK per participating Swedish institution in each project. UCL will contribute up to £5,000 per project. ➡️Find out more and apply by 25 May 2025 www.ucl.ac.uk/global/stock...
- 📢 UCL staff: Join us for a workshop on shaping the new Grand Challenge of Inequalities 🌍 🗓 21 May | ⏰ 09:30–12:30 📍 Elvin Hall, IOE, 20 Bedford Way 🙌 Help set the direction for this 5-year programme & hear about the upcoming Pro-Vice-Provost role 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaping-th...
- 🌍 UCL Grand Challenges hosted a major international summit on AI for Climate Change on 14–15 April. Over 170 researchers, funders, innovators & thought leaders gathered to explore how AI can help tackle the climate crisis. #AI #ClimateAction #UCL www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
- 🚀 Introducing 17 exciting new projects driving our Data Empowered Societies mission! These DES Small Grants 24/25 awardees are harnessing data to spark real-world change. 🌐 Explore the full list: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
- Upcoming event! Mapping the City: European Writers in London 🗓️ 14 May | ⏰ 6–8pm 📍 Europe House, 32 Smith Sq, London Celebrate UCL’s 2025 European Literary Map of London with readings + reflections from 4 brilliant writers 🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/mapping-th...
- 📢 Join us for the final event of our project on dementia in LGBTQ+ communities! Wed, 2 Jul at 10:00 - 15:00 🏳️🌈 Hear insightful talks on unique challenges faced 🎨 Explore powerful visual storyboards 🤝 Network & be part of the change! 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/final-even...
- Listen to @ucl.ac.uk #GenerationOne podcast! Ep 5: Connecting Food security, consumerism and health @simonchinyee.bsky.social & @profmarkmaslin.bsky.social explore the impacts of #climatechange on global food availability & our unhealthy relationship with food open.spotify.com/episode/1Rqb...
- Newsletter alert! Check out our March newsletter. Read about the latest news, funding calls and upcoming events in our monthly bulletin: lnkd.in/eeX-hVGg Make sure you sign up and stay up to date: lnkd.in/epY7Dpwr
- 🎙️ Check out our latest Student Build A Lab Podcast! Host Matei chats with Annliya & Anoushka about their journey, interdisciplinary collaboration & the future of student-led innovation at @ucl.ac.uk. 🔗 Listen now: mediacentral.ucl.ac.uk/Player/Gbddh...
- As Term Two draws to a close, UCL Grand Challenges Director, Sam Balch reflects on the past eighteen months of the evolved Grand Challenges programme and leading in a challenge-led, interdisciplinary way. Read full blog here. ⬇️ ucldisruptivevoices.medium.com/march-grand-...
- Join the Virtual Global Launch of the WHO Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans - 25 March, 13:00-14:30. Hear as experts present the latest WHO guidance, designed to transform #mentalhealth policy and systems globally. Register now to join us: lnkd.in/dcFdkyZ7
- Love Your Planet session recordings now available 🌍 Missed our event last month? Don't worry, we've got you covered - watch our highlights reel ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs6l...
- This #BrainAwarenessWeek Prof Argyris Stringaris, Pro-Vice Provost for Mental Health & Wellbeing, talks about AI’s potential to shape the future of mental health diagnosis & treatment & some of the challenges that we might face. #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2025 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
- During #BrainAwarenessWeek, we're highlighting UCL's transformative research. Today, we spotlight Grand Challenges project led by Prof Roiser & Dr Bernardi on how politics-based stressors impact mental health. #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2025 Read more 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
- 🧠Today marks the start of #BrainAwarenessWeek! To kick off the week, Prof Essi Viding (PVP, Mental Health & Wellbeing) discusses the importance of interdisciplinary research in understanding & treating mental health disorders. #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2025 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
- Applications are open for a Research Officer role! GC Mental Health & Wellbeing is hiring a temporary Research Officer for Children & Young People's Mental Health Research 🌱Open to UCL students & grads only. Apply by 11 March portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
- Newsletter alert! Check out our February newsletter. Read about the latest news, funding calls and upcoming events in our monthly bulletin: mailchi.mp/b44984ab2956... Make sure you sign up and stay up to date: ucl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
- VPEE Student Writer, Hetvi Rutvikbhai Bhatt, attended Love Your Planet, a pioneering event by UCL Grand Challenges, Climate Reality Project & Climate Cafe®. Stay tuned for a snapshot review & key takeaways! 🌍✨ #ClimateAction #Sustainability @ucl.ac.uk ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
- 🚨Register Now Join us on 9 April for an exclusive session with Ministry of Justice analysts, who will introduce the datasets available to researchers through the Data First programme. 📅 Date: 9 April ⏰ Time: 14:00–15:30 🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
- 🌍🎭 Exciting news! UCL’s Grand Challenges of Climate Crisis & Cultural Understanding have awarded nearly £50K to 5 impactful projects tackling the climate crisis through decolonial principles. 35 applications, 10 faculties—innovation in action! 🚀 🔗 Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
- 🍎Lunch Hour Lecture | 27 Feb @ 1pm Sign up for this event to hear Dr Simon Eten discuss the context & findings of the 'Cultures of Decolonisation at UCL' research project. Highlighting the opportunities & challenges that exist at UCL for decolonising research. www.ucl.ac.uk/events/event...
- 🌎 Session Three of #LYP2025 🌎 Our panel of experts discussed how local communities can accelerate the net zero transition. Ft. representatives from @octopus.energy, @climatecafes.bsky.social, Community Energy Pathways, Zero Carbon Dorset, & the London Borough of Camden.
- 🌎 Dr @mattywin.bsky.social, leading climate change economist, comedian and author of the best-selling book '𝑯𝒐𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒔𝒔' helps us deal with the realities of #climatechange through comedy at today's #LYP2025 event.
- Net zero in the UK is a big topic at the moment... luckily, we've got this covered with our second-panel session at Love Your Planet 2025, happening now! Follow online if you're unable to join us in person: ucl.zoom.us/j/94419251686 #LYP2025
- 🌍 #LYP2025 Session One 🌎 Our fantastic panel of thought leaders are diving into the critical question: Are international climate negotiations fit for purpose? This event aims to transform awareness into action and make a tangible impact on our planet.
- 🌏 @profmarkmaslin.bsky.social opens today’s #LYP2025 event - a collaboration between @climatecafes.bsky.social @theclimatereality.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk. This event will explore what businesses, policymakers, academics & activists can do to accelerate the green transition in the UK.
- 🌎Just a few days left to register for Love Your Planet! We've curated an exciting lineup of talks & thought-provoking panel discussions that you won't want to miss! Find out more & register 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-your-...
- 🌎UCL is proud to announce that it has retained its First-Class status in the People and Planet University League for another year, marking a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Read more 👇 www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable/...
- New article by Prof Peter Fonagy, @uclpals.bsky.social, argues that the mental health crisis among young people cannot be addressed without fundamentally rethinking how we support their development. Check it out now⬇️ shorturl.at/TDdE0
- 🏆 Exciting news! The Structurally Unsound team @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social & @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social has won an award at the 2025 Creating Impact through Knowledge Exchange Awards! 🎉 Read more 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe... @uclenterprise.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
- 🚨 FUNDING ALERT: Data Empowered Societies Small Grants 2024-25 🚨 💡 Up to £10,000 available for interdisciplinary projects exploring opportunities & challenges in a data-empowered society. ⏳ Apply by 14 March 👉 Learn more: ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe... #ResearchFunding #UCL
- 🌟 Nominate a Face of UCL! 🌟 As part of @ucl.ac.uk Bicentenary, we're celebrating the people who shaped our history. Know someone—past or present—who deserves recognition? Submit your nomination today! 🔗 More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ja... 📅 Deadline: 10 March 2025 #UCL200 #FacesOfUCL
- 📢 Join us at "Know Yourself: Adolescents Asking Experts About #MentalHealth" – a FREE interactive event empowering young people to explore what matters most to them. 🗓️ Tues 4 Feb 2025 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 UCL Kennedy Lecture + online 🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-yours...
- Are you an UCL student or staff looking for project funding? UCL Grand Challenges is partnering with UCL ChangeMakers to support projects aimed at integrating the Grand Challenges themes further into UCL’s education & student experience. Find out more & apply by 28 Feb. www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
- 🌍 Join us at Love Your Planet 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that the Love Your Planet event will be returning on 17 February 2025! Location: Logan Hall, 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL , United Kingdom Time: 9:30 am–6:00 pm Secure your spot today! www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
