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The Department is ranked 17th in the world and 5th in the UK for Chemical Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

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Dr Thomas S. Miller appointed Director of the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) at UCL
Dr Thomas S. Miller appointed Director of the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) at UCL

Dr Thomas S. Miller appointed Director of the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) at UCL

UCL Engineering has recently appointed Dr Thomas S. Miller as the Director of the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL).

08 Jul 2026

UCL Chemical Engineering Festival of Research Showcases Innovation and Collaboration
UCL Chemical Engineering Festival of Research Showcases Innovation and Collaboration

UCL Chemical Engineering Festival of Research Showcases Innovation and Collaboration

Innovative research shaping the future of chemical engineering.

01 Jul 2026

UCL’s Engineering Foundation Year shortlisted for Inclusion Programme of the Year 2026
UCL’s Engineering Foundation Year shortlisted for Inclusion Programme of the Year 2026

UCL’s Engineering Foundation Year shortlisted for Inclusion Programme of the Year 2026

This award is part of the Engineering Talent Awards, run by Equal Engineers in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering and Metro. We speak to course lead James Ford about the shortlisting.

26 Jun 2026

Chemical Engineering in UCL News

Researchers develop nature-inspired toothpaste for sensitive teeth
Researchers develop nature-inspired toothpaste for sensitive teeth

Researchers develop nature-inspired toothpaste for sensitive teeth

A new toothpaste for relieving tooth sensitivity has been developed by UCL researchers using a nature-inspired material that supports bone regeneration.

09 Jun 2026

UCL celebrates launch of Korea innovation partnership at UK Embassy in Seoul
UCL celebrates launch of Korea innovation partnership at UK Embassy in Seoul

UCL celebrates launch of Korea innovation partnership at UK Embassy in Seoul

The Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (GITCC), a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen UK-Korea industrial research led by UCL, was officially launched at the British Embassy in Seoul.

11 Nov 2025

UCL researchers elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering
UCL researchers elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering

UCL researchers elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering

Four UCL scientists have been named Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), recognising their outstanding contributions in the field - pioneering innovations across academia and industry, advising government and advancing understanding of engineering and technology.

29 Sep 2025

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Regular health checks keep batteries running longer
Regular health checks keep batteries running longer

Regular health checks keep batteries running longer

How do you check the health of a battery? These days, most people have at least one battery with us at all times, in a phone, laptop or even watch.

23 Aug 2022

UCL spinout commercialises hydrogen as an affordable clean technology
UCL spinout commercialises hydrogen as an affordable clean technology

UCL spinout commercialises hydrogen as an affordable clean technology

Hydrogen fuel calls have long been seen as a vital clean energy source, but been too costly to produce. A UCL spinout is helping to change that.

05 Nov 2021

Nature's water purifier
Nature's water purifier

Nature's water purifier

Learning from nature to tackle water supply issues.

14 Feb 2020

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