The law society is currently investigating the impacts of algorithms on the UK legal system. Much debate has taken place in this space: there are considerable questions to resolve, ranging from automated systems to provide decision aide for parole - a question that has been much more controversial in the United States of America. Future decisions will require a blend of technical, philosophical and legal expertise, which is why the commission has three commissioners: Sylvie Delacroix from Birmingham (who is an expert on law and ethics), Christina Blacklaws (president of the law society, and a legal expert), and algorithms expert Sofia Olhede.
World-first project shows great promise to treat low eye pressure
A new study shows the effectiveness of a widely-used eye injection to manage the previously untreatable condition, hypotony, in a project by clinical researchers at UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
12 Jan 2026
Our very own Prof. Raman Prinja wins lifetime achievement award
Professor Raman Prinja (UCL Physics & Astronomy) has received this year’s Ian Robson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for his outstanding contributions.
12 Jan 2026
Prof Andreas Demosthenous elected IEEE UK and Ireland Section Vice Chair (Chair Elect)
Professor Andreas Demosthenous has been elected Vice Chair (Chair Elect) of the IEEE UK and Ireland Section, reflecting his leadership and long-standing contributions to IEEE.
12 Jan 2026