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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.

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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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Close relationships with other research institutions, charities, businesses and local schools are vital to our collaborative approach.

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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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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Find out more about our work in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion within UCL Computer Science.

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Learn about our department – its history, community, and what drives us today.

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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 chosen as UK partner to help develop sovereign AI platforms
UCL chosen as UK partner to help develop sovereign AI platforms

UCL chosen as UK partner to help develop sovereign AI platforms

Leading chip designer NVIDIA will partner with UCL to help optimise the UK’s national artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as part of a Europe-wide initiative to help countries develop their own ‘sovereign’ AI systems.

16 Jun 2025

Improved electronic skin gives robots the human touch
Improved electronic skin gives robots the human touch

Improved electronic skin gives robots the human touch

A low-cost, durable, highly sensitive robotic ‘skin’ that enables robots to detect information about their surroundings in a way that’s similar to humans has been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Cambridge.

12 Jun 2025

UCL welcomes EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation
UCL welcomes EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

UCL welcomes EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

UCL hosted Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, and the EU Delegation to the United Kingdom this week, to discuss the vital role universities play in fostering growth.

12 Jun 2025

Latest department news

AI Centre Seminar Series - Professor Murray Shanahan
AI Centre Seminar Series - Professor Murray Shanahan

AI Centre Seminar Series - Professor Murray Shanahan

We were delighted to welcome Professor Murray Shanahan for a seminar on 27th May as part of the UCL AI Centre Seminar Series.

11 Jun 2025

London Hopper: inspiring women, celebrating research, advancing computing.
London Hopper: inspiring women, celebrating research, advancing computing.

London Hopper: inspiring women, celebrating research, advancing computing.

UCL Computer Science and the investment firm GSA Capital hosted London Hopper 2025. The event was aimed at UK women academic researchers building a career in computer science.

09 Jun 2025

UCL Computer Science alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2025
UCL Computer Science alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2025

UCL Computer Science alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2025

UCL Computer Science PhD candidates Rokas Bendikas and Maria Stamatopoulou, co-founders of Laelaps AI, are the latest alumni to be recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe.

09 Jun 2025

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27 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

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