UCL Faculty of Life Sciences

UCL Faculty of Life Sciences Home to a vibrant community of outstanding students, researchers and academics

📣 We’re excited to invite you to our Science Fair on Saturday 13 June! Expect a day full of creative, interactive, and f...
27/04/2026

📣 We’re excited to invite you to our Science Fair on Saturday 13 June!

Expect a day full of creative, interactive, and family‑friendly science activities designed to inspire people of all ages.

Come along, get hands‑on, and celebrate the joy of discovery with us.

Visit the link in our bio for more info.

27/04/2026

Interested in creating practically safe spaces through urban engineering that are good for both people and nature?

Watch our alumna Kei Pang discussing her experience of studying a Master’s in Ecology and Urban Engineering at UCL.

Tap the link in our bio and select ‘Explore postgraduate biosciences courses’ to learn more about UCL’s ecology and biodiversity courses.

22/04/2026

What draws researchers into the world of science?

đŸŽ„ Hear from UCL academics about the moments that sparked their passion for understanding and protecting the natural world.

Curious about where postgraduate study could take you?

👉 Tap the link in our bio to explore our biodiversity and ecology postgraduate courses.

01/04/2026

UK bats are strictly insectivorous and play a crucial role in controlling insect populations. Want to learn more? Join the UCL People and Nature Lab and Bat Conservation Trust on 15 April, 5pm – 8.30pm, for a screening of The Invisible Mammal followed by a bat walk in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and then bat-themed drinks at a local pub.

Register via the link in our bio.

26/03/2026

Biodiversity shapes every part of life on Earth — but it’s disappearing fast.

So why does it matter, what’s driving these losses, and what can we do about it?

đŸŽ„ Watch our new film to hear from UCL academics leading the charge on monitoring biodiversity loss, developing innovative tools, and shaping nature positive solutions.

🔍 Discover how UCL research is helping bend the curve on biodiversity loss by visiting the link in our bio.

🎉The UCL Faculty of Life Sciences is proud to be ranked in the global top 10 for Life Sciences and Medicine, Pharmacy an...
25/03/2026

🎉The UCL Faculty of Life Sciences is proud to be ranked in the global top 10 for Life Sciences and Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, and Biological Sciences.

🌍 The 2026 QS World University Rankings reaffirm the faculty’s growing global influence, recognising our continued leadership in advancing research, education and innovation across health, sustainability, and biotechnology.
 
Take a look at the courses on offer in the Faculty of Life Sciences and take the next step toward shaping your future by visiting the link in our bio

Meet Dr Joanne Littlefair - an environmental DNA (eDNA) researcher at UCL East, and recipient of the prestigious Linnean...
12/03/2026

Meet Dr Joanne Littlefair - an environmental DNA (eDNA) researcher at UCL East, and recipient of the prestigious Linnean Society Bicentenary Medal.

Joanne uses genetic traces left in the environment to monitor biodiversity, track species and understand ecological change. Her work is transforming how we detect and protect wildlife.

Find out more by visiting the link in our bio.

Meet Professor Mine Orlu. An expert in Pharmaceutics, she is the Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics at the UCL Scho...
11/03/2026

Meet Professor Mine Orlu. An expert in Pharmaceutics, she is the Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics at the UCL School of Pharmacy. Her research centres on creating advanced drug delivery systems designed to enhance therapeutic outcomes, particularly for patients with specialised needs. Her team leverages cutting‑edge pharmaceutical innovations and digital technologies to tailor treatments to the individual. Learn more about her work by visiting the link in our bio.

Applications are still open for our funded PhD programme that investigates Vascular Contributions to Dementia and Neurod...
10/03/2026

Applications are still open for our funded PhD programme that investigates Vascular Contributions to Dementia and Neurodegeneration (2026 entry). Apply before 14 April. To find out more, visit the link in our bio or our Stories.

Our next IWD2026 Spotlight is Dr Laura Porro - a palaeobiologist uncovering the biomechanics of extinct species. Laura’s...
10/03/2026

Our next IWD2026 Spotlight is Dr Laura Porro - a palaeobiologist uncovering the biomechanics of extinct species. 

Laura’s research blends anatomy, engineering and evolution to understand how ancient animals lived, moved and adapted. Her teaching and outreach inspire the next generation of scientists. 

Explore her work via the link in our bio.

Meet Dr Vilaiwan Fernandes - Lister Fellow and developmental biologist.Vilaiwan’s research explores studies how brain ce...
10/03/2026

Meet Dr Vilaiwan Fernandes - Lister Fellow and developmental biologist.

Vilaiwan’s research explores studies how brain cells grow, connect, and organise themselves during development, helping us better understand how healthy brains are built.

Find out more via the link in our bio.

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