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.
Annual Review 2024-25
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Annual Review 2024-25
We're delighted to launch the 2024-25 Annual Review of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology which provides an overview of the activity and achievements of the Institute in the past year.
Find out moreA 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*).
Find out moreCourse spotlight: Dementia MSc
Dementia: from Neuroscience to Clinical Practice MSc
Receive cutting-edge training in the study of dementia and its scientific basis, delivered by international leaders in the science and practice of dementia.
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
During Brain Awareness Week 2025 we shared how our pioneering brain research improves lives worldwide.
UCL News
AI tool spots blood cell abnormalities missed by doctors
An AI tool that can analyse abnormalities in the shape and form of blood cells, and with greater accuracy and reliability than human experts, could change the way conditions such as leukaemia are diagnosed, finds a study co-led by a UCL academic.
20 Nov 2025
Pioneering UCL Huntington’s researcher wins major neuroscience award
Professor Sarah Tabrizi, Director of the UCL Huntington’s Disease Centre, has been awarded the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience Award for 2025, the association’s top annual prize.
14 Nov 2025
Dedicated national network of Dementia Research Nurses launches
The UK Dementia Trials Network, led by a UCL professor of neurology, is establishing a dedicated nationwide network of Dementia Research Nurses.
06 Nov 2025
Institute news
17 UCL Brain Sciences academics recognised in 2025 annual global list of influential researchers
A total of 17 academics from the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences have been identified in Clarivate’s annual ‘Highly Cited Researchers List’ 2025.
03 Dec 2025
The 4th Annual Queen Square Address Symposium
This year’s symposium, held on 25th November 2025, focused on ‘Metabolic and Mitochondrial disorders’.
02 Dec 2025
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology launches Annual Review 2024-25
We're delighted to launch the 2024-25 Annual Review of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology which provides an overview of the activity and achievements of the Institute in the past year.
01 Dec 2025
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Queen Square Courses
09 Sep to 04 Mar
17 Apr to 18 Apr
in person
19th UK Neuromuscular Translational Research Conference 2026: 17th and 18th April 202617 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026
20 Apr to 23 Apr
in person
22nd Annual Course: Neuroradiology & Functional Neuroanatomy 20th – 23rd April 202620 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026
