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Our research explores how people and technology can work better together. We focus on eleven key areas, from digital health and the future of work to AI and accessibility.

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UCLIC is a world leading Centre of Excellence in Human-Computer Interaction teaching and research, studying interactions between people and technology.

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Human-Computer Interaction MSc
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Human-Computer Interaction MSc

This interdisciplinary programme sits at the intersection of engineering, behavioural sciences, and design.

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AI Mapper: Generative AI for more accessible and user-friendly travel
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Accessible transport innovation

AI Mapper: Generative AI for more accessible and user-friendly travel

Using wearable sensors to understand and predict chronic pain
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Chronic pain research

Using wearable sensors to understand and predict chronic pain

Developing affordable smell tech to support smell training
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Smell and health innovation

Developing affordable smell tech to support smell training

Exploring how digital environments shape how we taste and eat
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Multisensory food research

Exploring how digital environments shape how we taste and eat

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UCL Computer Science researchers awarded Google funding for AI and online safety
UCL Computer Science researchers awarded Google funding for AI and online safety

UCL Computer Science researchers awarded Google funding for AI and online safety

Three research teams within UCL Information Security and UCLIC have secured Google funding to advance AI-driven malware defence, improve online harm reporting, and strengthen security analysis

05 Feb 2026

Students Lead the Conversation on AI and Wellbeing
Students Lead the Conversation on AI and Wellbeing

Students Lead the Conversation on AI and Wellbeing

On Friday 24 October students from the Society of Population Health Sciences hosted an outstanding forum exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, wellbeing, and entrepreneurship.

06 Nov 2025

UCL Computer Science student recognised in global OpenAI competition
UCL Computer Science student recognised in global OpenAI competition

UCL Computer Science student recognised in global OpenAI competition

Ilham Wicaksono (MSc Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development) has won a prize in OpenAI’s global hackathon on red-teaming its newly released open-source model, GPT-OSS-20.

21 Oct 2025

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