The initiative paves the way for new collaborative PhD programmes to extend UCL and KU Leuven’s existing research collaborations, in areas such as fetal medicine and neurodegeneration. A first programme in women’s health will build on many years of co-operation between clinical and academic teams at UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, and KU Leuven. For full report see UCL news and KU Leuven Global news