UCL Computer Science is a world-leading department using computing to shape the future of the field – and the world. That means attracting top talent, delivering diverse teaching, asking bold research questions and scaling inclusive innovation. EDI isn’t a side hustle – it’s core to our work. The EDI team is here to empower everyone in our community – staff, students, academics and partners.
Athena Swan Gold Award
We successfully achieved our Athena SWAN Gold award in 2024, recognising our commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEM in higher education and research.
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Latest EDI news
London Hopper Colloquium celebrates women researchers
UCL Computer Science hosted the annual London Hopper, an event to share research and personal stories and to network. The highlight was the Research Spotlight competition for female postgrad students.
26 May 2026
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.
09 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
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We are always keen to hear your views. If you would be interested in participating in our EDI Committee or any of its working groups, please contact us:
General Enquiries: CS-EDI-Officer@ucl.ac.uk
Contact EDI Leads: CS-EDI-Lead@ucl.ac.uk
