UCL news

Incoming institute director awarded Kavli Prize for Neuroscience
Incoming institute director awarded Kavli Prize for Neuroscience

Incoming institute director awarded Kavli Prize for Neuroscience

Professor Erin Schuman, who will take up her role as Director of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in January, is one of four scientists to receive the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience for 2026.

10 Jun 2026

UCL academics awarded Alzheimer’s Society fellowships
UCL academics awarded Alzheimer’s Society fellowships

UCL academics awarded Alzheimer’s Society fellowships

Four UCL academics have been awarded Alzheimer’s Society fellowships to support their cutting-edge research in understanding and addressing the causes and mechanics of dementia.

03 Jun 2026

UCL scientists named Fellows of the Royal Society
UCL scientists named Fellows of the Royal Society

UCL scientists named Fellows of the Royal Society

Three UCL researchers have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society in recognition of their outstanding contributions to scientific research.

27 May 2026

Institute news

Dr Harpreet Hyare appointed as new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Harpreet Hyare appointed as new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Dr Harpreet Hyare appointed as new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Harpreet Hyare as the new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN).

04 Jun 2026

Genetic differences may explain why Parkinson’s progresses differently in patients
Genetic differences may explain why Parkinson’s progresses differently in patients

Genetic differences may explain why Parkinson’s progresses differently in patients

New evidence suggests that Parkinson’s may not be a single condition and could instead come in distinct forms tied to a person’s genes.

03 Jun 2026

Dean’s List of top performing postgraduate students for 2024/25 announced
Dean’s List of top performing postgraduate students for 2024/25 announced

Dean’s List of top performing postgraduate students for 2024/25 announced

Every year the Dean recognises the top postgraduate students, in terms of academic performance, from across the Faculty.

02 Jun 2026