The aim of the scheme is to advance the practice and culture of public and community engagement within UCL by enabling UCL staff and postgraduate students to:
- Explore mutually beneficial engagement between communities and UCL research and teaching.
- Be innovative in their engagement.
- Evaluate, learn from and share their engagement activities.
The Beacon Bursary funding scheme supports UCL’s Public Engagement Strategy which aims to embed public engagement as a normal, valued activity for UCL staff and students
Eight projects were funded in this round, including BSP Research Fellow, Valentina Giordano’s project ‘Place Alliance: Child-centred Urban Planning’. Students from Bobby Moore Academy, near UCL East, will be involved through an assembly, co-design workshops and the chance to share their work through public exhibitions.
IEDE research delivers first embodied carbon calculator based on Jordan-specific data
Developed as part of a PhD project at IEDE, this pioneering tool offers a long-needed resource to support sustainable construction practices across Jordan.
28 Apr 2025
The Bartlett School of Planning visit Shanghai to expand collaborations in China
The Bartlett School of Planning (BSP) Director, Prof. Raco and Research Director Prof. Andres spent a week in Shanghai to launch new projects and forge new partnerships.
23 Apr 2025
IEDE TALKS 2025: Prof Ian Durbin in conversation with James Ford (Hoare Lea)
James Ford, Director at Hoare Lea, joins IEDE Talks 2025 to share insights on innovation, sustainability, and thriving in future careers across the built environment.
23 Apr 2025