For the third year in a row UCL has been ranked 9th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. 🌍👏
This marks our 14th year in the global top 10, a testament to the strength of our academic and employer reputation, where UCL ranks within the top 5% of institutions worldwide. We have also retained our second-place global ranking for international research networks, reinforcing our role as a hub for globally connected research.
In addition, U.S. News & World Report released this week placed UCL seventh in the world in its 2025-2026 Best Global Universities ranking, which evaluates more than 2,250 institutions based on academic research and reputation. UCL was named the third-best university in Europe, after Oxford and Cambridge.
As we approach our Bicentennial in 2026 🎓, we celebrate a legacy of excellence and look ahead to a future of innovation and impact. #QSWUR #LoveUCL
We’re in our Swiftie era of breaking records 💃
UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering researchers recently set a new world record in wireless data transmission - 938 Gigabits per second. That’s 9,380 times faster than your average 5G. 🤯
Imagine downloading a 2-hour 4K movie in 0.12 seconds - that’s fast. 🔥 This breakthrough combines radio & optical technologies to create ultra-fast, reliable wireless networks that could power future 5G & 6G. 📲
🎥 Check out this reel by final year UG student @cristlian4real , giving you an insight into the research of EEE academics.
You can find out more about how our researchers achieved the record via the link in bio.
Don’t miss @polinabayvel as part of the panel for Science in a Changing World!
“How will scientific discovery, innovation and leadership shape the next 200 years? UCL’s leading science communicators explore the cosmic, biological, technological and material foundations of daily life.”
As part of UCL’s bicentenary in collaboration with @theroyalsociety , the panel will address some of the era-defining challenges facing society today and on the horizon.
📅Tuesday 12 May, 6:00–7:30pm
📍Bloomsbury Theatre
🎟️ £5, linked in our bio
⏳ Final years, there's still time to have your say.
The National Student Survey takes around 10 minutes and is your chance to shape the experience for the students who come after you at UCL EEE.
As a thank you, complete the NSS, and you will receive a *free EEE hoodie* - a great reminder of your time at UCL. The T&L team will get in touch with you by email when the hoodies are ready for collection!
You can also opt into a prize draw for a graduation package to help with the cost of your ceremony. The graduation package includes:
* 1 x graduation gown hire
* 2 x guest tickets
* 1 x studio portrait
* Postage and packaging (up to £29.95).
Survey link in bio. 👆
Meet Ammara Yasin, a first-year PhD student from the SafeNetIoT team.
Ammara’s research combines technical analysis with a critical sociopolitical lens, looking into the broader socio-technical, security and policy implications of Internet of Things (IoT) backend platforms.
Her work is truly interdisciplinary, with her Master’s thesis enquiring how embedded SIM cards (eSIMs) have emerged as a method to circumvent network shutdowns in adversarial contexts.
She was also recently awarded the @internetsociety Early Career Fellowship, championing her as an advocate for an ethical, open and inclusive Internet for all.
Watch the video and learn more about Ammara’s work, and even her current favourite read!
#ucliccs #phdstudent #uclengineering #internetofthings
Thinking about what comes next after your PhD? 🎓
We've got an incredible lineup coming to answer exactly that on 20 May 10-11.30am. Speakers include:
🔹 Google DeepMind
🔹 Qualcomm
🔹 Solve Intelligence
🔹 Supersense Technologies
Expect real talk on salaries, career paths and making the leap into industry, plus a Q&A and breakfast. 🍳
Places are limited so don't sleep on this one. Link in bio.
We are super excited to announce that PhD student Mohammad Al-Hussan has been awarded the @weareinnovateuk ICURe Discover grant 🙌
Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) supports ground-breaking research from UK universities for investment-ready spin-outs and licence agreements.
Mohammad's research project, supported by UCL Business Ltd, aims to enhance the security and efficiency of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMt).
This marks an exciting step in Mohammad's journey in commercialising his research developed here at @ucl 🥳
Read more via the link in our bio🔗
#internetofthings #innovateuk #ucliccs #earlycareerresearcher
Congratulations to PhD student Ammara Yasin who has been awarded the @internetsociety Early Career Fellowship 🥳
Ammara joins a cohort of 15 change makers from around the world committed to making the Internet an open, globally connected, trustworthy, and safe resource.
The fellowship offers access to world-leading experts in #Internet governance and technical infrastructure, along with learning key skills such as #leadership, #advocacy, and #communication.
🔗Read more via the link in our bio🙌
#internetsecurity #internetgovernance
#ucliccs #earlycareerresearcher
Ever wondered where an EEE degree can take you? 🌏
Hasan grew up in Malaysia, landed a government scholarship to study at UCL, and is now a Data Engineer at Swift - back home and thriving.
In our latest alumni story, he talks about career pivots, life in London, surfing, and why he was keen to help the next generation of students find their path. 🏄
Full story - link in bio.
Interested in breaking into motorsport or high-performance engineering?
The MSc Motorsport Scholarship Programme, supported by Mission 44, offers funding of up to £43,000 to cover tuition and living costs for a UK master’s degree.
Alongside financial support, you’ll gain:
• Mentoring from industry experts
• Tailored career development support
• Access to exclusive networking opportunities
• Insight into careers in Formula 1 and beyond
Open to UK-based students from underrepresented backgrounds in engineering and motorsport, including women, Black and mixed Black students, and those from less advantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
If you’re ready for the challenge, this is a unique opportunity to accelerate your future in the sector.
🔗 Find out more and apply via the link in bio
📢 QS rankings good news!
UCL Engineering & Technology has jumped nine places to 24th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 🚀
Five out of six Engineering subjects climbed the rankings this year 👏. EEE has shown a marked improvement in our international research networks.
A brilliant result for our whole community - students, staff, alumni and partners. We're proud of what we're building together. 🌍
🎬 New video drop: How UCL is powering the future of chips
From quantum computing and AI to greener comms and next-gen sensing - semiconductors are behind the technologies shaping tomorrow.
📍At UCL, researchers in Electronic & Electrical Engineering are working on the cutting edge of this field, designing new materials, devices and systems that could change how we live and connect.
▶️ Watch our short film to hear directly from the academics behind this work and see inside some of the labs driving the UK’s chip innovation.
🔗 Link in bio to watch the complete video
