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Our interdisciplinary research brings together different disciplines like psychology, neurology and anatomy and includes the study of behaviour, atypical brain functions and brain imaging.
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We are an interdisciplinary and vibrant body of postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers, plus clinical fellows, with common interests in the human mind and brain.
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UCL is ranked first for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience by the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with more than two thirds of our research in these areas rated as world-leading (4*).
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Generative AI helps to explain human memory and imagination
Recent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, re-live old experiences and construct totally new experiences for imagination and planning.
Virtual reality study will assess link between navigation and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at UCL will use a virtual reality game to assess how well people navigate their surroundings to try and spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Poor spatial navigation could predict Alzheimer’s disease years before the onset of symptoms
People at risk of Alzheimer’s disease have impaired spatial navigation prior to problems with other cognitive functions, including memory, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
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Feature: Revolutionising mental health through community, research and collaboration
Mental health touches every corner of our lives, and researchers at UCL are making it their mission to ensure it remains a priority for all.
13 May 2025
UCL in 2024: A year of innovation and impact
In the last year UCL’s staff, students and alumni have continued to change the world with their research, innovation and achievements. From making key discoveries in dementia and cancer research, to building bonds overseas and even winning multiple Nobel Prizes.
18 Dec 2024
New clues point towards how exercise reduces symptoms of depression
The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms have been explored by UCL researchers.
29 Jul 2024