Whatever the stage of your project, share and broaden your knowledge by joining UCL networks, and find support to help you explore partnerships with a range of external institutions.
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- UCL Research Domains
- UCL Early Career Networks
- UCL Grand Challenges
- UCL researcher networks and societies
- Business, public and third-sector partnerships
- Business & Innovation GroupÌý
- Cancer Research Partners and collaborations
- UCLPartners
- UCL Global Engagement
- European Research & Innovation Office
- UCL Public PolicyÌý
- Policy Impact Unit
- Association of Research Managers and Administrators
- Biomedical Research Centre support
- Join an innovation network
- Join a staff network
- Join a Community of Practice
- UCL Coding Communities
UCL Research Domains
The UCL Research Domains are large, cross-disciplinary research communities that span UCL and our partner organisations to foster collaborations andÌýfacilitate internationally leading research.
UCL Early Career Networks
UCL's Early Career Networks (ECNs) provide support forÌýresearchersÌýwho are in the early stages of their careers. They offer training, careerÌýadvice, mentoring and networking opportunities, and provide information regarding training and funding opportunities.
- Cancer Domain ECN
- Personalised Medicine DomainÌýECN
- Institute of Healthcare Engineering Early-Career Researchers
- Microbiology Domain Early Career Researchers
- UCL Health of the Public ECN
- UCL Institute of Education (IOE) ECN
- UCL Division of Medicine ECR Network
- Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) ECN
UCL Grand Challenges
UCL Grand Challenges brings researchers together from across UCL to set the agenda for future researchÌýwhile building bridges with external partners.
UCL researcher networks and societies
UCL's researcher networks and societies offer opportunitiesÌýto share, learn and exchange ideas across departments, disciplines and communities.
Business, public and third-sector partnerships
Find new partners, build a strategic collaboration and manage an ongoing relationship with support from the UCL Innovation & EnterpriseÌýBusiness and Innovation Partnerships team.
Business & Innovation Group
Part of the Translational Research Office, theÌýBusiness & Innovation Group (B&IG)Ìýinitiates collaborations between UCL academics and healthcare or pharmaceutical stakeholders toÌýenhance the translation of biomedical research.
Cancer Research Partners and collaborations
The Cancer Institute is uniquely positioned to exploit the interdisciplinary nature of UCL by engaging a wide range of disciplines – from engineering to physics, to population health sciences and nanoscience – to transform cancer research.
UCLPartners
UCLPartnersÌý(UCLP) are a partnership of world-leading academic and clinical research centres, NHS organisations, industry, patients and others.
UCL Global Engagement
The Global EngagementÌýteam helps toÌýput »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's knowledge and ideas to work in the world. TheyÌýuse their expertise to facilitate and strengthen new and existing collaborations, driven by the belief that with the right mix of minds, anything is possible.
European Research & Innovation Office
The European Research & Innovation Office (ERIO) provide a range of professional services to the UCL community and international collaborators, particularly in relation to the Horizon Europe funding programme for research and innovation.
UCL Public PolicyÌý
The Public Policy team is UCL’s institutional initiative to support engagement between academic researchers and public policy professionals. They provide support, advice and guidance to enable effective academic-policy engagement and develop strategic partnerships with policy stakeholders.
Policy Impact Unit
TheÌýPolicy Impact Unit (PIU), based within theÌýDepartment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP),Ìýis a team of professional policy intermediaries who collaborate with researchers across UCLÌýto design bespoke policy engagement strategies andÌýactivities.
Association of Research Managers and Administrators
The Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA)Ìýis the UK’s professional association for research leadership, management and administration.ÌýARMA focusÌýon creating opportunities for its members to develop their professional skills and play their part in creating a positive and dynamic research culture.
Biomedical Research Centre support
UCLH Biomedical Research Centre
The UCLH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is a partnership between University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and UCL.
Clinical researchers can access a range of support and guidance from the UCLH BRC research support centre.
Join an innovation network
Therapeutic Innovation Networks
UCL Therapeutic Innovation Networks (TINs)Ìýcan help bring yourÌýtherapeuticÌýinterventions toÌýthe clinic. They bring together researchers and industry experts around a therapeutic modalityÌýto accelerate the translation of research from bench to bedside.
Create an innovation network
Innovation networks can help you to buildÌýcommunitiesÌýand partnerships to solve common industrialÌýand technological challenges. UCL staff can apply for funding to set up an innovation network through UCL Innovation & Enterprise.
Join a staff network
UCL's staff networks offer opportunities to network with colleagues in other departments or faculties.Ìý
ÌýJoin a Community of Practice
UCL Communities of Practice (CoPs) bring together groups of staff from across »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËho work in similar practice areas or perform similar functions. CoPs help staff build networks, share knowledge and resources, and break down silos.ÌýThey can also help you to gain new skills to aid your career progression.
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UCL Coding Communities
There are nineÌýUCL-wide communities that meet regularly to exchange skills and develop new collaborations for research.
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