IoN EDI Committee and Governance
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IoN EDI Committee and Governance

Meet the Committee members and learn more about our work

Our EDI strategic priorities and achievements
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Our EDI strategic priorities and achievements

Learn about the past, current and future initiatives at the IoN. Learn about the impact of our work. 

Support for staff and students
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Support for staff and students

Find out about Institute of Neurology, Faculty of Brain Sciences and UCL support, tools and resources available for staff and students.

ION Code of Conduct

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Change the PATTERN

Addressing Unacceptable Behaviours in Academia

The PATTERN campaign is a collaborative initiative by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Koç University calling for a cultural shift in academia.

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Role Models at IoN
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Role Models at IoN

A space to celebrate the colleagues, students and alumni that inspire us. 

News

Change the PATTERN: Addressing Unacceptable Behaviours in Academia
Change the PATTERN: Addressing Unacceptable Behaviours in Academia

Change the PATTERN: Addressing Unacceptable Behaviours in Academia

The PATTERN campaign is a collaborative initiative by UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Koç University

08 Jul 2025

Faculty Awards Celebrate UCL QS IoN’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champions
Faculty Awards Celebrate UCL QS IoN’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champions

Faculty Awards Celebrate UCL QS IoN’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champions

We are proud to celebrate our colleagues from the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology who have been recognised in the 2025 Faculty of Brain Sciences Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Awards.

08 Jul 2025

​​​​​​​Alya Masoud Abdelhafid selected as a finalist for Women in Neuroscience UK Rising Star Award
​​​​​​​Alya Masoud Abdelhafid selected as a finalist for Women in Neuroscience UK Rising Star Award

​​​​​​​Alya Masoud Abdelhafid selected as a finalist for Women in Neuroscience UK Rising Star Award

We're delighted to announce that Alya Masoud Abdelhafid (PhD Student in UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) has been selected as a finalist for WiNUK's Rising Star (Postgraduate) Award.

25 Nov 2024

"The current culture in the Institute is inclusive. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognized and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family."

mike hanna

Professor Michael Hanna, Director of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology

“I am delighted to be appointed IoN EDI Deputy Director. I will bring all my energy, enthusiasm and determination to build an even more diverse and inclusive community at the IoN, and more generally at UCL”

Helene Plun Favreau

Professor Helene Plun-Favreau, EDI Deputy Institute Director.

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Contact Us

Dimitris Zachos

Dimitrios Zachos

EDI Project Manager

Click to email. d.zachos@ucl.ac.uk
Helene Plun Favreau

Professor Helene Plun-Favreau

EDI Deputy Director

Click to email. h.plun-favreau@ucl.ac.uk