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Describe your time at UCL in three words: Self-reflection. Connection. Curiosity.
Anna Landre
PhD in Computer Science / Global Disability Innovation Hub
Howell, New Jersey, USA
What attracted you to UCL?
I came to UCL because it hosts the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), a fantastic group that does work at the confluence of many of my interests. The more I got to know the people there, the more I knew it was the place for me.
How has UCL been different to your previous university?
I love UCL’s culture of encouraging interdisciplinary work, which makes my research so much richer.
What makes you most proud to be a UCL student?
I’m proud of GDI Hub’s commitment to centring the experience and leadership of disabled people in our work.
Describe your time at UCL in three words.
Energising, convivial, thought-provoking.
What are some of the most interesting things you have done, seen, or got involved with while at UCL?
I’m getting to participate in several great projects and events at GDI Hub, including the launch of our new lab.
In what way has studying in London enriched your studies?
London has such a breadth of things to do, and I especially love interspersing my studies with visits to art museums and galleries. It’s an activity quite different from my studies that enriches my intellectual experience here.
What advice would you give to a student considering UCL?
It’s a great place to conduct interdisciplinary studies and has many connections and opportunities to work on fascinating projects.
What are your future ambitions and how do you think that being a UCL student will help you get there?
I hope to continue my work at the intersection of disability justice, the built environment, humanitarianism, and other areas. I think my experience at GDI Hub will absolutely enrich my future work and experiences.