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That’s a wrap! ?? Our very first cohort has completed the new?Legged Robotics?module for the MSc in Robotics and AI at?UCL Computer Science?– and what a journey it’s been! From the first lab to the final session, it’s been an?enjoyable and rewarding experience?for our fantastic students – and a real highlight of the programme. They had extensive hands-on time with?state-of-the-art legged robots?— a distinctive and deeply practical experience we’re proud to offer. Huge thanks to my brilliant co-instructors?Dimitrios Kanoulas?and?Amir Patel, and a massive shoutout to our incredible?TAs, Postdocs, RAs, and visiting PhD students?– your energy, preparation, and support made all the difference! Here’s a group photo with the whole class and the robots to mark the end of a great term ???? If you're looking for a robotics programme where you don’t just?learn?about robots — you get to?work?with them — this is what learning at UCL East?looks like!

Apply Now: MSc in Disability, Design & Innovation at UCL ?? The MSc in Disability, Design & Innovation at UCL is a pioneering programme that equips students with the skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change in the field of assistive technology, inclusive design, and disability innovation. This interdisciplinary course, delivered in collaboration with Loughborough University London and the University of the Arts London, provides a unique learning experience combining human-centred design, engineering, policy, and business innovation.? Why choose this programme?? Studying at UCL: Complete a MSc degree at UCL, one of world's top elite universities.? Hands-On Experience: Develop skills in research, design, prototyping, and assistive technology, applying them across different global contexts.? Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub): Become part of an internationally recognised community, working to break down barriers and drive disability innovation.? Career Prospects Graduates from this MSc have pursued careers at leading organisations such as the KPMG, the NHS, and the GDI Hub. Others have continued into PhD research or professional roles in academia and disability innovation, including opportunities to work with the Global Disability Innovation Hub. ?? Don't miss this opportunity to join a world-class programme that equips you with the skills to drive meaningful change in disability innovation and inclusive design. If you require a visa, be sure to submit your application by 4th April to be considered for the 2025 intake. ?? Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eHv-gSya #GDIHub #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTechnology #DisabilityInnovation #MSc #UCL?UCL UCL Computer Science

? UCL Computer Science Spotlight Series ? Meet Hala Hawashin! A recent graduate from our Emerging Digital Technologies MSc. After completing her Master’s, Hala stayed on at UCL to work as a Quantum Research Assistant. Learn more about how a guest lecturer sparked Hala’s interest in quantum and how she used her Master’s dissertation to kickstart a career in this fascinating and disruptive field. Link to interview in comments??? #UCLCSSpotlightSeries UCL Engineering UCL Quantum

?? Don't miss out on getting tickets to the London Hopper Colloquium 2025 - our annual celebration of women in computing?? ? ??When: Thursday 22 May - 9:30am to 4:00pm ?? Where: GSA Capital, London ?? Who is it for: academic researchers across the UK who are building a career in computing, who identify as women ? Whether you're a student, academic, or industry professional, it’s a fantastic chance to connect, learn, and champion gender equality in tech. ? The event showcases the cutting-edge work of women in computing research, featuring lightning talks, keynotes, and invaluable networking opportunities. This year's event will be hosted at GSA Capital. ? ?? Are you an MSc or PhD student at a UK university? Then why not enter the spotlight competition at the Hopper event and be in for a chance to win a prize! ? ?? The Research Spotlight competition focuses on women who are research Master's or PhD students, providing them with a friendly forum for communicating the essence of their work. This will be via 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of accepted submissions) presentations. ? Presentation topics may be from any research area within the field of computing, and may encompass interdisciplinary studies connected to computing. ? There will be 10-12 spotlight finalists, and all finalists must present in-person. Each finalist who presents a talk will receive a cash prize! ? ?? If you would like to apply for the research spotlight competition, the DEADLINE is 12 noon, Friday 4th April. ? ?? Register & learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gcCnA_Wz ? ? Please share with your contacts! ? Anthi Papouli Matthew Grech-Sollars Sophia Bano Ivana Drobnjak Elaine Pimentel Neeraja Bhamidipati Jiahua Xu Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham (aka Dr. Bhavani) Hannah Janmohamed

???????????????? ???????????????? to April 3rd for Summer Institute in Computational Social Science (SICSS) – London, happening June 16–25, 2025! Hosted by UCL Computer Science, in partnership with Imperial College Business School. Our key topics for this edition will be ???????????????????? ??????????????????, ?????????????????????? ????????????????, ??????, ?????? ?????? & ????-?????????? ?????????? ????????????. The school is ???????? to attend and speakers include: Doyne Farmer – University of Oxford Stefania Innocenti – University of Oxford Mirco Musolesi - University College London Neave O'Clery – University College London Alice Plebe - University College London Sanaz Talaifar – Imperial College Business School Milena Tsvetkova – London School of Economics Alexander Vezhnevets - Google Deep Mind Pierpaolo Vivo – King’s College London Mike Yeomans – Imperial College Business School This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with top researchers, and apply computational methods to pressing social questions. Spaces are limited, so make sure to apply early! For more details and application information, visit: https://lnkd.in/ezurESRd Please share among your network. Hope to see you in London this summer! INET Oxford LSE Department of Methodology King's College London Mathematics School Google DeepMind Santa Fe Institute #ComputationalSocialScience #Complexity #ComplexSystems #AI #AIAgents #LLMs

I am advertising two PhD projects in the area of AI&cybersecurity as part of the new EPSRC CDT in Cyber-Physical Risk at UCL. These are fully-funded studentships starting in September 2025. Information here: https://lnkd.in/dhwW-288 Closing date: 15 April 2025. In case you are interested, please feel free to contact me for an informal discussion. UCL Computer Science UCL AI Centre

?? The AI & Robotics revolution is in full swing—are you ready to keep up? From self-driving tractors ?? to robot surgeons ??, automation is reshaping industries at lightning speed. Join our expert panel as we explore the latest breakthroughs, challenges, and game-changing opportunities in AI and robotics. Whether you're a startup founder, researcher, or investor, discover how innovation is driving efficiency, safety, and productivity across the board. ?? Meet the minds powering the future: ?? Yunus Skeete – CEO of Spatial Intelligence, building human-like 3D perception so machines can truly "see" the world. Think 3D RAG for architecture and AI that reasons like a human (minus the coffee addiction) ?? Chris Xiaoxuan Lu – Associate Professor at UCL Engineering, scaling foundation models for Embodied AI to make AI not just smart, but street-smart ?? Beata Grzyb – Business Manager at UCL Business Ltd, turning AI & robotics innovations into commercial hits. PhD in Developmental Robotics, AI professor, VC-backed founder, and all-around tech powerhouse Don’t miss this mind-blowing look at the future of intelligent automation! ??? Sign up now! https://buff.ly/sc5w6BQ #Robotics #AI #TechInnovation #AutonomousRobots #DataScience #TechStartups #MachineLearning UCL Robotics Institute UCL Computer Science UCL AI Centre KXSB Paul Dowling Vultr

? Working towards gender equality, one step at a time Today, I had the opportunity to speak at the UCL Athena Swan Forum about implementing the UCL Computer Science Athena Swan gold action plan. Change can often feel overwhelming—like trying to do everything all at once. My experience has been that real progress comes from taking small, focused steps, and working as a team. ? Focus on what truly matters ? Break it down into achievable steps ? Collaborate and support each other It was great to engage with colleagues on how we can drive meaningful transformation together! Thanks to the @UCL Computer Gender Equality Group! Thanks to Victoria Showunmi for organising, to Sara Mole for a great presentation, and to all present for the insightful discussion! #Teamwork #AthenaSwan #EDI #UCL #GenderEquality

Thinking about a Master's in Computer Science? Join our Emerging Digital Technologies MSc Virtual Open Event and discover how you could shape the future of digital innovation. Thursday 27th March 12:00 - 13:00 Online via Zoom (registration required) Here's why you should attend: ?? Detailed programme overview ?? Micro taster lecture ?? Admissions Advice ?? Alumni stories ? Live Q&A session Not sure if you can make the session? Register to attend and you'll receive the recording shortly after. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eG2NyU8j Jiahua Xu, Paolo Barucca, Silvia Bartolucci, Hala Hawashin, Amanda Mei Wah Lee