About the department
The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) was established in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. It was founded by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics.That same pioneering tradition of innovation and excellence continues to underpin our work. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry and benefitting from our loyal and supportive alumni community. We are committed to develop individuals and careers, across staff and students, developing and supporting our subject discipline.
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News
Six UCL EEE academics celebrated in 2025/26 promotions round
Six UCL EEE academics have been promoted in this year's round, recognising outstanding research, teaching and leadership across the department.
27 Jul 2026
Why the UK needs a national strategy for the engineering behind safe AI
UCL EEE academic Dr Francesca Boem has co-authored a national paper making the case for a UK strategy on the engineering discipline that keeps AI systems safe, stable and trustworthy in real life.
23 Jul 2026
UCL EEE startup Synaptive named Social Impact Startup of the Year at UCL Hatchery
UCL EEE PhD student Rishan Patel's startup Synaptive has won £6,000 as Social Impact Startup of the Year at UCL's Hatchery programme, for an EEG electrode built for afro textured hair.
23 Jul 2026
Explore the impact of our alumni across sectors including technology, innovation, finance, and research.
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Postgraduate Taught Enquiries
Click to email. eee-msc-admin@ucl.ac.uk
Postgraduate Research Enquiries
Click to email. phdenquiries@ee.ucl.ac.uk
