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Spring into STEM is back! Throughout spring 2024 we're hosting another unmissable series of ground breaking lectures exploring hot topics in STEM, live at our new UCL East campus!
At UCL, our STEM research uncovers the complexities of how we live and how we shape what the future might look like.
Following the popularity of Spring into STEM over the past three years, this relaunch will bring 2024's series to live audiences at our brand new UCL East Campus. Each evening of Spring Into STEM 2.0 will feature two TED-style talks by experts, offering interdisciplinary perspectives on the hottest topics in STEM. Our academic hosts will highlight and share their cutting edge knowledge in inspirational formats, perfect for inquisitive young minds.
Whether you're a school teacher or supervisor wanting to fan the flame of curiosity in your class or community group by booking them in, or a young scientist aged 15 to 25 on the hunt for deeper insight and to share your passion with others, seize your chance and head to the booking form. Sessions take place once per month from February to July — we're looking forward to meeting you there!
Book a place at Spring into STEM 2.0
- Wednesday 28th February 2024 - Inclusive design: where innovation meets accessibility
What role does inclusive design play in shaping the future of technology? How can engineering contribute to a more equitable society?
Join us for the first of the 2024 Spring into STEM sessions to hear how UCL engineers are supporting inclusive design. February's talks will give different perspectives on the world of inclusive design in engineering — where innovation meets accessibility. You can discover how diverse perspectives and thoughtful design can create solutions that cater to the needs of every individual.
All 2024 Spring into STEM sessions will be underpinned by one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This month our expert speakers will discuss how Engineering can support SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Speakers: Professor Cathy Holloway (Computer Science) and Dr Michael Woodrow (Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering)
- Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Unleashing the power of engineering to save lives
How can engineering create resilience against natural disasters and hazards?
In our second Spring into STEM session, you can hear how UCL engineers from different disciplines help places and people across the world predict and mitigate damage from natural disasters and in hostile environments.
All 2024 Spring into STEM sessions will be underpinned by one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our expert speakers will discuss how Engineering can support SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Speakers: Professor Tiziana Rossetto (Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering) and Tim Douglas (Computer Science)
- Wednesday 24th April 2024 - Prosperity & security for our global society
How can engineering enable equal access to justice and peace, at all levels – from the individual to the institutional – across the world?
Join us for our third Spring into STEM session, where UCL researchers will consider the ethical implications and potential of new technology, from its risks to its ability to ensure stability, safety and accountability.
All 2024 Spring into STEM sessions will be underpinned by one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our expert speakers will discuss how Engineering can support SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Speakers: Dr Anna-Maria Mandalari (Electronic and Electrical Engineering) and Dr Sherry Nakhaeizadeh (Security and Crime Science).
- Wednesday 15th May 2024 - Everyday issues, affordable solutions: from clean air to quality of life
What role does engineering play in everyday issues, from our health and wellbeing to clean energy? How can we develop affordable solutions?
At May's Spring into STEM session, you'll gain expert insight into how engineering is crucial to the very air we breathe and what it takes to make energy sustainable.
All 2024 Spring into STEM sessions will be underpinned by one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our expert speakers will discuss how Engineering can support SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
Speakers: Dr Paul Hellier (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr Lena Ciric (Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering).
- Wednesday 19th June 2024 - Engineering equity into the human experience
How do we sustainably feed a global population? What does breakthrough research into extracellular vesicles mean for the way we're treating diseases?
At the June Spring into STEM session our audience will discover how UCL researchers are using fermentation to produce alternative proteins and how understanding our cellular postal service is contributing to breakthroughs in health and wellbeing.
All 2024 Spring into STEM sessions will be underpinned by one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our expert speakers will discuss how Engineering can support SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Speakers: Dr Mike Sulu (Biochemical Engineering) and Dr Esther Osarfo-Mensah (Chemical Engineering).
Let’s engineer a better world for everyone!
- Tuesday 16th July 2024 - UCL Festival of Engineering Special!
In July 2024, University College London is celebrating a week-long festival showcasing how engineers are continuing to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
At this very special iteration of Spring into STEM, our speakers will inspire the engineers of tomorrow by sharing their discoveries and passion in engineering.
More details coming soon. Watch this space!