UCL Grand Challenges

Mental Health Awareness Week starts next week 💚 We’ll be sharing how UCL’s interdisciplinary research is tackling today’s biggest mental health challenges, spotlighting projects driving real-world impact. Follow along from Monday.

Last chance to book! Improving interventions for children’s & young people’s #mentalhealth 🧠 13 May | 9am–5pm Showcasing cutting‑edge research, NHS partnerships & new approaches to prevention and early intervention. Check out our confirmed speakers! bit.ly/3N2ah0l

🎧 New Fair Enough episode: Profs Lauren Andres & Victoria Austin explore spatial inequality with Bridget Wilkins & Prof Mike Raco, looking at how housing, planning, and local decisions shape lives and opportunities. bit.ly/4cOYGug

Interested in applying to the ERC Plus scheme? Register now for the ERC Plus webinar on 14 May, 11:00–12:00 for an information webinar introducing the ERC Plus scheme and its key features. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/490iPfG

We’re excited to announce that Polly Curtis, CEO of Demos will deliver the closing reflections: The Future for Challenge-Led Approaches ​remarks for our conference on Friday 5 June. Book your place and join us to hear Polly's closing remarks. bit.ly/49KJdd9

🚨 Calling researchers interested in policy impact 🚨 Applications open for 2 UKRI Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme Fellowships Work at the science–policy interface on: ⚡ Clean energy 🏠 Experimental evaluation Apply by 28 April: bit.ly/4sOjpVA

Our April newsletter is out now! Read the latest news, opportunities and upcoming events in our monthly bulletin: bit.ly/4mKtHnH Make sure you sign up and stay up to date: bit.ly/4a0Fjx2

🚨 Calling researchers interested in policy impact 🚨 Applications open for 2 UKRI Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme Fellowships Work at the science–policy interface on: ⚡ Clean energy 🏠 Experimental evaluation Apply by 28 April: bit.ly/4sOjpVA

We’re delighted to announce that Prof Ibrahim Abubakar, UCL Vice‑Provost (Health) will deliver the opening remarks for our conference on Friday 5 June. Join us to hear his opening remarks and explore what works in tackling complex societal challenges. bit.ly/49KJdd9

One month to go! Improving interventions for children’s & young people’s mental health 🧠 13 May | 9am–5pm Join us during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek as we showcase cutting‑edge research, NHS partnerships & approaches to prevention & early intervention. bit.ly/3N2ah0l