Translating neuroscience to transform lives
The Queen Square Institute of Neurology at UCL is home to one of the world’s largest basic and clinical neuroscience communities. Our mission is to prevent, treat, and cure devastating neurological conditions like dementia. Through our close clinical partnership with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, we are uniquely positioned to deliver truly patient-centred research and education.
Study
We offer some of the strongest and broadest basic and clinical neuroscience programmes internationally, with major capacity in translational neuroscience.
Our research
We are home to some of the world's most influential researchers and offer a wealth of scientific and clinical expertise, from laboratory benches through to patient care.
Public engagement
We communicate our ideas through a range of creative activities across the whole spectrum of our research, and offer lots of opportunities to get involved.
Our research departments
We have eight departments covering clinical and basic research, spanning areas that range from brain rehabilitation to neuromuscular diseases.
About us
We are one of the largest basic and clinical neuroscience communities in the world, with major strength in unmatched clinical cohorts, expertise and biological resources.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our culture is inclusive and we are strongly committed to creating an equitable community where everyone can thrive.
A new centre of excellence in neuroscience
256 Grays Inn Road
We are building a new facility which will accelerate the discovery of new treatments, train the next generation of scientists and work in close partnerships with industry, funders and patients.
Research Excellence Framework
UK #1
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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Discover our featured research
World Alzheimer's Month
This World Alzheimer's Month, we explored the incredible dementia research going on at UCL, and learn how our neuroscience experts are working to improve lives globally
Brain Awareness Week 2026
Read our research stories to discover how we are driving groundbreaking discoveries and innovations.
UCL News
Eminent neuroscientist appointed as Director of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Professor Erin Schuman, a world leading neurobiologist currently based in Germany, will join UCL as the new Director of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology from 1 January 2027.
29 Apr 2026
Major progress made in cell and gene therapies at UCL
UCL is making significant progress in developing cell and gene therapies which are transforming treatment for patients, according to a new report from the UCL Translational Research Office and UCL Business.
23 Apr 2026
UCL hosts international neuroscience symposium
Researchers based in the UK and in China gathered in London last week for the 'UCL200: UCL and Modern Chinese Neuroscience Symposium', celebrating UCL’s leading role in neuroscience and its historical connection with modern Chinese neurobiology and physiology.
21 Apr 2026
Institute news
AI reveals what the brain replays during sleep
Memories replayed during sleep can be identified and decoded using artificial intelligence (AI) according to a new study co-authored by UCL scientists.
15 May 2026
UCL part of new £10m centre to transform search for Parkinson’s treatments
Scientists and people with Parkinson's are joining forces at a new £10 million research centre, in a push to turn decades of discovery into treatments that could transform lives.
15 May 2026
BRC-supported research identifies new genetic cause of severe neurological disorders
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology researchers have identified mutations in a gene called PSMF1 as a cause of a spectrum of severe neurological disorders including early-onset Parkinson's disease
13 May 2026
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What's on
View all Queen Square courses11 Jun to 12 Jun
in person
Neurology 2026: leading edge neurology for the practising clinician: 11th and 12th June 202611 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026
13 Jul to 16 Jul
in person
22nd Annual Course: Neuroradiology & Functional Neuroanatomy 202613 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026
