Research groups
Our principal research groups are developing internationally leading research in a range of areas
Centres, institutes and funded projects
Our researchers are involved in a range of collaborations, cross-disciplinary centres, and funded projects
Annual Report
Read our 2024-25 Annual Report to recap on the impactful news, events, teaching and research from the last academic year.
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Celebrate the achievements of our professors who are undertaking research and scholarship of international significance.
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Research Spotlight
Researchers detect hidden threats with advanced X-ray imaging
Researchers have combined various X-ray imaging technologies to create multi-contrast images that can be used to detect threatening materials such as explosives in thousands of complicated scenarios.
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#2 for research power
UCL was rated 2nd in the UK for research power
Research Excellence Framework 2021
World-leading research
UCL Engineering’s research was rated 97% 4* ("world-leading") or 3* ("internationally excellent")
Research Excellence Framework 2021
