Computing technologies have the potential to create transformative change. At UCL Computer Science, we’ve drawn on the creativity of the sharpest young minds and the expertise of the field’s most influential academics for decades.
Through our teaching, research and partnerships with industry leaders, we’re harnessing that power – bringing real-world benefits to everyone.
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As the 1st computer science department in the UK to receive the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award, we’re committed to making UCL Computer Science a fairer place to work and study.
Advance HE (Athena Swan)UK's #2 for research power
We’re the highest-ranked department in England and the second highest in the UK for computer science research power in the most recent REF – a mark of our real-world impact and academic excellence.
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Our degree programmes recognise the ever-increasing importance of computer systems in fields such as commerce, industry, government and science.
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Our research makes a deep and lasting impact on all aspects of society. See how our work is sculpting the future and modelling the world around us.
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Find out more about our work in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion within UCL Computer Science.
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Our academic, research, honorary and professional services staff work together to shape world-leading research and deliver a quality student experience.
UCL Computer Science news highlights
UCL to host £19.5m supercomputing facility
A UCL-led team will receive £19.5 million over five years to provide a powerful, high-speed computing resource for researchers across the UK in areas ranging from medicine to engineering to history.
26 Feb 2026
UCL and Tech Mahindra to collaborate on joint research in emerging technologies
UCL has announced a new collaboration with Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, to advance joint research in generative AI, quantum computing and next generation digital technologies.
20 Feb 2026
AI video startup co-founded by UCL Professor, valued at $4 billion
Synthesia, an AI startup co-founded by a UCL scientist, has secured $200 million (£145 million) in new funding, reaching a valuation of $4 billion (£2.9 billion), almost doubling its previous valuation.
30 Jan 2026
Latest department news
UCL Computer Science celebrates International Women's Day 2026
The event brought together academia and industry to build connections, inspire students and increase the visibility of women in technology.
06 Mar 2026
All-girls hackathon returns with a focus on responsible AI
UCL Computer Science hosted the second edition of its All-Girls Hackathon, bringing students together to explore how artificial intelligence can support people with disabilities.
02 Mar 2026
UCL Computer Science researchers awarded Google funding for AI and online safety
Three research teams within UCL Information Security and UCLIC have secured Google funding to advance AI-driven malware defence, improve online harm reporting, and strengthen security analysis
05 Feb 2026
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