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The ACO is to promote, support and develop all aspects of academic and clinical academic careers in health related disciplines across UCL. We provide training, support and mentorship to researchers and clinicians.

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 28/01/2026
UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation. Read more: bit.ly/3LHcuxz
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Register now! The @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026. This event brings together 250+ researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: bit.ly/4j8kjIL @uclenterprise.bsky.social @uclb.bsky.social
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Target Product Profile (TPP) training 2026 is open! Learn to create effective TPPs for translational research, regulatory positioning & commercialisation strategies. 📅 24 Mar | 23 Jun | 22 Sep ⏰ 11:30–12:15 | Online | UCL staff/students 👉 Register: bit.ly/3Mi0ZMV @aco-ucl.bsky.social
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🚀 Just launched! UCL's Grand Challenge of Justice & Equality Impact Report Celebrating the work of researchers & partners from UCL & beyond to address inequality in all its forms, locally, nationally & globally. 🔗 Find out more & read the report: bit.ly/3Ma61e9
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We’re at the @ucl.ac.uk Clinical Academic Trainee Symposium today! If you’re attending, we’d love to see you. Explore the practical support the TRO can offer and learn how to accelerate your research from lab to market. About the TRO: bit.ly/4c1puWx @uclenterprise.bsky.social @aco-ucl.bsky.social
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Applications open: Cultural Understanding Small Grants 2025/26 We're offering up to £5,000 for interdisciplinary projects that explore Cultural Understanding. Open to UCL staff. 🗓 Apply by 20 Oct 2025 🔗 More info: shorturl.at/kNx4q
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Cultural Understanding Small Grants Call 2025/26
Funding of up to £5,000 is now available for impactful, interdisciplinary projects that address the theme of Cultural Understanding.
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay At UCL Grand Challenges, we’re spotlighting research that’s driving change—from early intervention to wellbeing in schools, hospitals, and workplaces. Explore how we’re shaping policy and practice: bit.ly/46zVlfm #MentalHealth #UCL
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
This #WorldSightDay we share a short film for BBC ideas, in partnership with UKRI, featuring work by 3 @ucleye.bsky.social researchers: PhD student Zaynab Butt, Dr @amandajcarr.bsky.social and pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey who passed away in June 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c4gd5...
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Can (and should) we cure blindness?
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, ex...
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Target Product Profile (TPP) training is now open for registration. Learn to create TTPs for your translational research development and funding success. Wed 22 Oct | 11:30–12:15 | Details: bit.ly/47X4Qrr @aco-ucl.bsky.social
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Join our interactive online workshop: ACCELERATE Success: Grant Writing for Translational Research. Open to all @ucl.ac.uk researchers! 8 Oct 11.30am Register: bit.ly/4pxt6qB 5 Nov 11.30am Register: bit.ly/4gGiIbY @aco-ucl.bsky.social #translationaltraining
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted: Ageing Playfully! Join @thewrittenro.bsky.social, Dr Carrie Ryan (UCL Arts & Sciences) and Rachel Colles (Hearts & Minds) as they explore how play can disrupt conventional narratives around ageing, and reveal its deeper meaning and joy.
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UCL Global Engagement @ucl-global.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
📢 UCL academics Deadline approaching for @ucl-global.bsky.social Partner Funds! Collaborate on joint projects with @ucl.ac.uk partner institutions in China, Japan, India, the US and Australia. Apply now: bit.ly/3ThJ1eb @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social @uclenterprise.bsky.social @aco-ucl.bsky.social
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UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Welcome to all new UCL students, and welcome back to returning students! 🚀 If you're a new student at UCL, come along to our 'become a successful entrepreneur at UCL' introductory event on 1 October, 3.30-5.30pm. Book your place: bit.ly/4miWy1C #10YearsBaseKX
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
New UCL-exclusive translational funding calls launching this Oct! 🔬Inspire Innovation Fund (Health): £20K–£80K 🤝 The TINs Industry Club joint funding: £40K Read more: bit.ly/46rIRXk . Sign up to TRO newsletter for update: bit.ly/3XTmfJp
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Academic Careers Office at UCL @aco-ucl.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
UCL community: get 20% off tickets for the AE Global Summit on Open Problems for AI, 28-30 October in London! Join 1,000+ experts exploring how AI can drive value across society. 🎟️ Code: UCL20 👉 tickets.algopreneurship.org/UCL
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Algorithmic Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Academic Careers Office at UCL @aco-ucl.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Exploring Enterprise Creation Workshop- Weds 22nd Oct Learn how to create effective Target Product Profiles for translational research development planning, regulatory positioning, commercialisation strategies and increase chances of funding success. Sign Up: form.jotform.com/252584431286...
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Target Product Profile (TPP) 22/10/2025: Sign-up Form
Please click the link to complete this form.
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UCL Institute for Global Health @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🎙️We’re excited to welcome Dr Marina Romanello, Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown at UCL, to speak at our upcoming Global Health Seminar Series. 📅 14th Oct, 12:00-13:00 💻 Online 🔗 Register: buff.ly/cbj0FwY #GlobalHealth #UCLSeminars
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
The Mentoring for Medical Innovation programme is now open for applications [deadline: 13 Oct]! This exclusive opportunity pairs @ucl.ac.uk researchers with leaders in medical innovation to gain support for translational research. For details: bit.ly/41KEi97 @aco-ucl.bsky.social
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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 09/09/2025
For 200 years, UCL has tackled the world’s most pressing issues. Now, that legacy has never been more vital. Our Sustainability Plan (2025-35) is leading into the future, collectively. The ripple starts here. Be part of the change 👉 direc.to/nvRa
A smiling woman in a lab coat and safety glasses stands in a laboratory. Text reads: “Setting a bold new standard for how sustainability is taught, learned and lived”. The UCL logo is in the bottom left and “Be The Ripple” appears at the bottom right in purple and white text boxes
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Ned Barker @nedbarker.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Applying for funding can feel daunting — so I’ve shared a short reflections on my experience applying for a Leverhulme ECF If you’re thinking about applying (or supervising someone who is), I hope it offers some useful insights
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Early career research fellowship case study: Lecturer in Digital Culture and Technology
Read Dr Ned Barker's case study on early careers fellowships.
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UCL Public Policy @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
🚨 Applications now open for Defra’s 2026 R&D Fellowship Programme! Join us to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis. 🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep 📺 Webinar: 4 Sep, 13:30 🔗 Apply: defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-…
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Research and Development Fellowships 2026/27 - Defra Jobs - UK Government
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted! In this episode @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social explore the public health benefits of a four-day work week with @joeryle.bsky.social & UCL’s @annahci.bsky.social. 💼 Less burnout 💡More productivity ❤️ Better wellbeing @4dayweek.bsky.social
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UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Applications are open for the Talent Gateway Programme 2025! Funded, flexible placements (2 weeks to 6 months) for researchers, technicians & professional staff to build cross-sector collaborations: www.ucl.ac.uk/therapeutic-... #TalentGateway2025
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UCL Centre for Education Policy & Equalising Opportunities @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Any plans for Tuesday 30th Sep and Wednesday 1st Oct? In collaboration with Administrative Data Research (ADR) UK, we are running an online and FREE training course as an introduction to the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset. More details + sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cepeo-adru...
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CEPEO ADRUK Introduction to Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data
Join us for this online intro to the datasets comprising LEO, including university applications and the businesses in which individuals work
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
How can moving more help students feel better & think more clearly? In the latest episode of Disruptive Voices, we explore the Grand Challenges-funded Active Minds project, uncovering the powerful connections between physical activity, sleep, & student wellbeing. bit.ly/3URWPw0
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Active Minds: Exploring the Links Between Student Lifestyles and Mental Health
In the third episode of our Mental Health & Wellbeing mini-series, host Jade Hunter speaks with Dr Flaminia Ronca, Evie Watson, and Katie Sykes about the Active Minds Project at UCL, an innovative pil
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UCL Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC) @ucl-arc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
🧑💻 Need help with your research code or data? Pop into our online drop-in – Mon 11 Aug, 3–4pm on Teams. Details: buff.ly/7jPoc8L #UCL #ResearchSupport #ARC
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Applications are open for the Talent Gateway Programme 2025! Funded, flexible placements (2 weeks to 6 months) for researchers, technicians & professional staff to build cross-sector collaborations.🔗bit.ly/3H6DVhQ #TalentGateway2025 @ucl.ac.uk @aco-ucl.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk , NPL
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Join our free interactive online workshop: ACCELERATE Success: Grant Writing for Translational Research Wed 5 Nov | 11:30–12:30 Register: bit.ly/4f3RDP2 Open to all UCL researchers! @aco-ucl.bsky.social
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Academic Careers Office at UCL @aco-ucl.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Grant Writing for Translational Research Workshop! Wednesday 05/11/2025, 11:30- 12:30 In this online workshop, you will learn how to increase your chances of funding success for impact acceleration, knowledge exchange and translational research projects www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grant-writ...
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Grant Writing for Translational Research
Learn to increase your chances of funding success for impact acceleration, knowledge exchange and translational research projects in UCL
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Academic Careers Office at UCL @aco-ucl.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Microsoft Training for Clinical Academic Researchers in Azure & AI: Thurs 25th Sept 2025 This training session aims to equip researchers with a baseline understanding of generative AI and factors to consider when using AI tools. Sign Up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/microsoft-...
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Microsoft Training for Clinical Academic Researchers in Azure & AI
Join us for a virtual Microsoft Training session on Azure & AI specifically designed for clinical academic researchers!
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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
@ucl.ac.uk ’s 2025 ACCELERATE Team Challenge winner and finalists announced! These interdisciplinary teams of early-career researchers are transforming bold ideas into real-world healthcare impact. Full story: bit.ly/4kBpDUh Explore training programmes: bit.ly/4lxtNhc @aco-ucl.bsky.social
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Academic Careers Office at UCL @aco-ucl.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Did we mention that Clinician Coders is now accredited for CPD purposes by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom? 👀
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UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship @uclopenscience.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
It might be the last day of the #OSFest25 week tomorrow, but don’t forget - ‪@uclpress.bsky.social‬ is celebrating its 🎉10th Anniversary 🎉 with a special event next Tuesday 10th June and you are welcome to join online. Find out more and register your place:
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Open Science & Scholarship Festival 2025 now open for booking! | UCL Open@UCL Blog
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🌍 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re spotlighting action over awareness. Our recent #LoveYourPlanet event brought together #UCL experts, students & changemakers to explore evidence-based ways to drive a sustainable UK future Watch & explore: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe... #ClimateAction #Sustainability
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UCL Business @uclb.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
The UCL Neuroscience Symposium is a great opportunity to find out more about some of the latest neuroscience research at UCL. 📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Visit the UCLB stand to find our work with UCL's academic entrepreneurs, taking research from idea to impact. www.ucl.ac.uk/research/dom...
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UCL Neuroscience Symposium 2025
The renowned UCL Neuroscience Symposium has been running for 16 years, it is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about some of the latest neuroscience research going on at UCL.
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🚀 There’s still time to register for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education! 💡 The programme offers varied topics, such as: 🔸 Supporting complex needs 🔸 #Technology and #AI in #inclusive classrooms 🔸 #Multilingualism and #inclusion 🔸 Differentiated instruction www.licie.co.uk
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HOME | LICIE 2025
Your main source of information for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education (LICIE)
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Academic Careers Office at UCL @aco-ucl.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
New Clinician Coders Workshop announced! Join us for this two-day workshop that will lay the foundations of Python, data science, Machine Learning and AI framed in the context of medical research. Thurs 3rd & Fri 4th July 2025 (both days). Open to absolute beginners www.ucl.ac.uk/health/acade...
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Clinician Coders
The ACO flagship programme to support healthcare professionals in training to develop skills in computer programming and data science.
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UCL Innovation and Enterprise @uclenterprise.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Our Transform: Creating impact through knowledge exchange programme is starting from 2 June! This programme of events running throughout June will help UCL staff and doctoral students gain the skills to transform their research and knowledge into impact. Register now: bit.ly/4hUGyiZ #UCLTransform
Transform: Creating impact through knowledge exchange
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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
📢 Bookings for UCL’s Undergraduate Open Days are now live! #UCLOpenDays Join us on Friday 27 or Saturday 28 June to learn more about our courses, explore our campus and meet current students and academics. Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025-under...
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UCL Global Engagement @ucl-global.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
📢 Now open: UCL Global Engagement funding streams 2025/26 As part of @ucl.ac.uk RIGE's funding opportunities, explore funds supporting staff collaboration with global colleagues. Apply by 20 June 2025. Explore our funding calls and start your application: bit.ly/3H6AYxt
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Congratulations to Professors Anna David ‪(@prenataltherapy.bsky.social)‬, Christina Pagel (@chrischirp.bsky.social), Jonathan Schott (@jmschott.bsky.social‬), Roz Shafran, Danail Stoyanov, Gregory Towers and David Werring on being elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences ‪#AcademyFellows
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Seven UCL academics elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences
Seven UCL researchers have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of their ground-breaking research and delivery of new benefits to patients.
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