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Geraint Rees

In this interview with ETEducation, Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) explores how universities have a key role to play, not just in advancing frontier research, but in training future leaders and engaging with society.

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What a fantastic year!

2025 has been an innovative year at UCL. As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the ways UCL Innovation & Enterprise has been supporting the UCL community make an impact through knowledge exchange and innovation.

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Last week five UCL startups travelled to Switzerland to take part in the UK-Swiss Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme 2025, an initiative designed to help early-stage ventures expand internationally and attract investment.

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Such a great way to kick off your festive shopping!

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UCL’s festive gift guide is live, showcasing unique products from UCL entrepreneurs, all of which have received support from UCL Innovation & Enterprise. 🎄🎁

Discover gifts from bespoke cakes to eco-friendly coffee cups and jewellery made from recycled electronics.

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Interstellar Space Technologies aims to enable mass manufacturing and research in space, with a vision to launch the world’s first space station dedicated to manufacturing.

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UCL has arrived in India to strengthen partnerships and explore new collaborations. As part of the visit, we’re highlighting UCL alumnus and entrepreneur Mohit Joshi from Jaipur, founder of Interstellar Space Technologies.

All eyes on UCL for its 200th birthday. Across 3 nights our Wilkins Building and main Quad will transform into an immersive sound and light experience as UCL illuminated takes us through the history of London’s oldest university. 11–13 Feb 2026 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/event-ticketing/app/ev/25074/

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As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week this week, we're reflecting on the 10 year anniversary of UCL's entrepreneurship hub, BaseKX. BaseKX supports the UCL community gain the entrepreneurial skills they need to create their own exciting future.

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This month’s episode of the Generation One podcast spotlights how entrepreneurs are turning climate ambition into action, showcasing startups driving solutions and the support policymakers and institutions like UCL provide to help them scale.

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From left to right: Nick Marsden, Associate Director of Development (Faculties); Rob Thomson, Vice-Dean Enterprise, UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences;Tao Cheng, Vice Dean International, UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Will Lovegrove, Director, Strategic Innovation Partnerships; Andy Nisbet, Dean, UCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Jon Wheatley, Head of Communications, UCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences; Jeom-Kee Paik, Director of the UCL GITCC and Professor of Marine Technology; Thomas Miller, Associate Professor in Electrochemistry and Materials Science, UCL Chemical Engineering.

UCL is celebrating the launch of The Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre, a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen UK-Korea industrial research led by UCL.

The Centre focus will focus on next-generation mobility, biotechnology, semiconductors, batteries, and AI: bit.ly/483DO1b

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UCL Accessibility day: 21 November, 2-6pm

This event is designed to bridge the gap between academic innovation at UCL and the practical needs of the UK video games industry. Bringing together UCL researchers, studio heads, game designers and advocacy groups to establish partnerships: bit.ly/3WDoC4v

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On 1 December, join us for networking and a panel discussion with Victoria Peppiatt, Co-Founder of Hey Savi, the pioneering fashion search engine, and Marcos Angelides, Head of AI Operations at Publicis Media UK.

Open to all. Book now: bit.ly/4qF1eBr

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Calling UCL staff, students and recent graduates with a business idea! 💡

The UCL Venture Builder is a 10-week programme where you’ll work towards turning your entrepreneurial idea into a viable venture.

The next cohort runs 19 January-27 March.

Book your place now: bit.ly/3X8SPbE

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UCL's Dr Michael Spence with Stephen Hitchin, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sir Ed Byrne (KAUST) during the Middle East visit. Carousel: Dr Michael Spence took part in a panel event at the THE World Academic Summit in Saudi Arabia; Dr Michael Spence with Sir Ed Byrne during the UCL-KAUST MoU signing; UCL alumni at the reception in Dubai during October 2025.

UCL has strengthened its Middle East global innovation, research and education links during a visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, announcing collaborations, connecting with alumni and participating in the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

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UCL expands global innovation, research and education links during Middle East visit UCL strengthened its Middle East links during a delegation visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, announcing new collaborations, connecting with alumni and taking part in the Times Higher Education (THE) ...

During a delegation led by Pres & Provost Dr Michael Spence, UCL strengthened links in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

UCL committed to advance research, innovation and education opportunities, took part in THE's World Academic Summit, and reconnected with alumni in Dubai @uclenterprise.bsky.social.

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Calling all UCL students! 📢

Alongside your studies at UCL, did you know you can access our free, specialist extra-curricular entrepreneurship programme?

Book your free place now: bit.ly/47wdYBs

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Calling UCL staff - the latest innovation and enterprise opportunities bulletin is out!

Have a look over the latest innovation and enterprise opportunities including funding, workshops and training: bit.ly/4qtvIWQ

Launch of the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report UCL Grand Challenges has launched the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report, celebrating almost a decade of pioneering research and collaboration exploring how innovation and tech...

🚀 Just launched! UCL's Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report

Celebrating the work of researchers, innovators & partners from UCL and beyond, the report highlights how innovation can improve lives and benefit humanity.

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We're pleased to be part of the Festival of Social Science!

The festival explores the world of social science, from how society has shaped our local areas to behaviours that help fight climate change.

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Photo taken at the launch of the new SEL shows: Joaquin Perez-Grande, Space Ecosystem Manager, Satellite Applications Catapult Louise Butt, Director, Space South Central Enterprise Network Robert Thompson, Vice-Dean Enterprise, Engineering Sciences, UCL Kemil Thomas, Principal Partnerships Manager (High Growth SMEs), UCL Innovation & Enterprise

London’s first Space Enterprise Lab has opened at UCL!

The new lab, hosted by UCL Faculty of Engineering at IDEALondon, cements UCL’s role in supporting innovators to tackle global challenges using space data and advanced satellite technologies.

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UCL has joined forces with Google DeepMind to democratise access to AI education.

They have developed a new AI curriculum, designed to equip the next generation of researchers with a deep understanding of generative AI and large language models.

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