Initiatives and networks
Discoveries require great minds with appropriate resourcing, while finding solutions to humanity’s major problems requires collaboration across disciplines and sectors.ÌýÌý
We develop partnerships within and beyond the university to inform the work we do and increase our positive impact on the world around us.
WeÌýwork to extend our understanding of local, national and global issues, and increase the grassroots relevance of our work.
Key themes
Flagship programmes
Major campaigns and initiatives
Explore some of our key campaigns and initiatives:
- AI for People and PlanetÌý–ÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê conducts some of the best Artificial Intelligence (AI) research in the world. Our vision 'AI for people and planet' seeks to position AI as a force for good.
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Climate HubÌý–Ìýbringing together our communities and partners to address the climate emergency, advance knowledge globally and inspire change.
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê HealthÌý–Ìýdeveloping partnerships with a range of institutions, including universities, hospitals, schools, businesses and government.Ìý
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Health of the PublicÌý–Ìýfocusing on physical and mental health across many fields, including engineering, climate science, the built environment, law and social sciences, and population health sciences.Ìý
Informing public policy
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Public Policy
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Public Policy connects researchers with policy professionals, to inform policy with evidence. We run a range of programmes from placements to events, briefings and fellowships to bridge the gaps between research and policy.
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Working in partnership
See below for links to some of our partner organisations:
Enabling research through technology
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Big Data InstituteÌý–Ìýexplores innovative ways to better serve the needs of researchers, through the investigation of new technologies and analytics as applied to scholarly content and data.
- Ìý–Ìýthe UK’s national institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is pushing the limits of science in order to change the world.
- Ìý–Ìýsolving global problems in information processing, healthcare, energy and environment through the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Focusing on health
- Ìý–ÌýdedicatedÌýto understandingÌýwhy disease develops and to translating discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses.
- Sainsbury Wellcome CentreÌý–Ìýinvestigates how brain circuits process information to generate perception, form memories and guide behaviour.
- Ìý–Ìýa unique academic health science partnership that brings together over 40 partners from the NHS, social care and academia to transform the health and wellbeing of the population.
In the UK and worldwide
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê in London
As London's Global University, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is the capital's research powerhouse with the position of number 1 in London for research power (REF 2021). Find out more about Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's impact in London.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê worldwide
As London’s Global University, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê works with partners across the world to co-create fair solutions to pressing challenges. Find out about Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's activity in each of our regions around the globe.