$4.5 billion

The combined value of companies created by UCL Computer Science academics in AI over the past 10 years.

400+ student projects

We run over 400 student projects with industry partners each year – from corporates and SMEs to the NHS and charities.

Friends of UCL Computer Science
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Friends of UCL Computer Science

Explore our new Friends of UCL Computer Science programme, designed for industry professionals and alumni.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Our Venturer programme offers a unique research sponsorship opportunity that empowers talented individuals to pursue 4-year PhDs or 2-year Postdocs in digital tech.

UCL IXN (Industry Exchange Network)
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UCL IXN (Industry Exchange Network)

UCL Industry Exchange Network (UCL IXN) partners students with industry mentors to work on real-world projects.

UCL IXN Pro (Internships programme)
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UCL IXN Pro (Internships programme)

UCL IXN Pro matches top computer science students with industry, NHS and charities to work on real-world projects outside of term time.

Schools outreach
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Schools outreach

We run outreach activities for school and college students to show how real-life Computer Science can change lives and inspire them to study at UCL.

Alumni
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Alumni

We keep regular contact with our alumni, many of whom play a role in shaping our teaching and community activities, and provide work opportunities for current students.

Industry and innovation news

UCL Computer Science students present industry-led AI projects at annual Student Showcase
UCL Computer Science students present industry-led AI projects at annual Student Showcase

UCL Computer Science students present industry-led AI projects at annual Student Showcase

Undergraduate students presented industry-led projects spanning EdTech, humanitarian data science and AI-human systems at this year’s UCL Computer Science Student Showcase.

19 Mar 2026

New award honouring UCL Computer Science professor celebrates science-led entrepreneurship
New award honouring UCL Computer Science professor celebrates science-led entrepreneurship

New award honouring UCL Computer Science professor celebrates science-led entrepreneurship

The Philip Treleaven Award, created by Conception X and named after Professor Philip Treleaven, recognises exceptional science founders who have built influential companies from their research.

04 Dec 2025

New Zealand government-funded academics from ten leading institutions visit UCL Computer Science
New Zealand government-funded academics from ten leading institutions visit UCL Computer Science

New Zealand government-funded academics from ten leading institutions visit UCL Computer Science

The group included representatives from ten New Zealand research institutions, including universities, public research organisations, and a public health provider.

24 Nov 2025