Immersing myself in day-to-day academic life - from attending conference presentation rehearsals to discussing research papers - really broadened my outlook. The skills, knowledge, and networks gained here are invaluable.

Overcoming tight design constraints while preserving functionality pushed my CAD skills further than ever.It also sparked my interest in medical technology and the potential intersections of AI and engineering.

Bartlett students participate in Building a Better Future Consultancy project
Bartlett students participate in Building a Better Future Consultancy project

Bartlett students participate in Building a Better Future Consultancy project

The Building a Better Future (BABF) Consultancy Project has grown significantly since its pilot last year, now established as the Bartlett Faculty’s flagship Extended Learning Opportunities activity.

11 Jul 2025

Blog: Jal Sahelis: The women fighting drought in Bundelkhand
Blog: Jal Sahelis: The women fighting drought in Bundelkhand

Blog: Jal Sahelis: The women fighting drought in Bundelkhand

UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources student Rachel Buzinin details how women in drought-prone Bundelkhand, India, are transforming water management and challenging entrenched gender norms.

10 Jul 2025

Blog: Driving on destruction: How EVs are exploiting Congo’s mines
Blog: Driving on destruction: How EVs are exploiting Congo’s mines

Blog: Driving on destruction: How EVs are exploiting Congo’s mines

UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources student Mercy Kalu gives a powerful critique of the hidden human and environmental costs behind electric vehicles.

10 Jul 2025