UCL Computer Science news highlights

Practical changes could reduce AI energy demand by up to 90%
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be made more sustainable by making practical changes, such as reducing the number of decimal places used in AI models, shortening responses, and using smaller AI models, according to research from UCL published in a new UNESCO report.
08 Jul 2025

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
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
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Exploring AI and emerging technologies: A special event for UK schools for girls
This event brings together secondary school girls to explore the potential of AI and emerging technologies, inspiring young women to pursue STEM subjects and careers.
09 Jul 2025

London universities sixth-form conference showcases big ideas in computer science
Over a hundred sixth-form students gathered at UCL East for the Computing at School (CAS) London Universities Sixth Form Conference, designed to inspire the next generation of computer scientists.
09 Jul 2025

Driving digital change: UCL CS students gain industry experience with The AA
UCL Computer Science students are tackling real-world tech challenges through a new AI-focused industry work placement.
07 Jul 2025
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Peter Kirstein Lecture Series
The Peter Kirstein Lecture, UCL Computer Science's flagship event named after the department's founding head, was designed to be bold and thought-provoking.

Inaugural Lecture Series
Inaugural Lectures offer newly appointed or promoted professors in Computer Science a platform to present their research and expertise to an audience of colleagues, students, and the wider community.

London Hopper Colloquium
The London Hopper Colloquium is a UK-wide event for women pursuing careers in Computer Science. It features presentations by women speakers and a spotlight competition for postgraduate students.