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#WorldSpaceWeek: talking to Prof Sarah Matthews about unexpected career turns and unanswered scientific questions ✨ www.youtube.com/shorts/FQ9ko...

Sarah Matthews is the Prof of #SolarPhysics at UCL’s Mullard #SpaceScience Lab, as well as the Course Lead for MSc Space Science and #Engineering.
#WorldSpaceWeek: talking Professor Sarah Matthews of UCL’s Mullard #SpaceScience Lab 🛰️
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October 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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#Hypernovae, theorised to be the most powerful explosions in the #Universe, may not have occurred after all, according to new analysis by Anmol Aggarwal and Dr Ralph Schoenrich of UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory.

Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/oc....

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Ultra-powerful star explosions might not have occurred after all
Evidence for hypernovae, theorised to be the most powerful explosions in the Universe, has been disputed in two papers by UCL researchers.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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It's #WorldSpaceWeek, and we have an update on the #Smile #SpaceMission which aims to image #Earth's shield for the 1st time - it has been approved to begin its #science operations 🌎️

Footage from Smile’s ultraviolet imager showing activity in the ring of #NorthernLights.
October 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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More memories from our recent graduates - the people really do create the experience! Excited for our freshers to start theirs… 🙌 www.youtube.com/shorts/3uuyP...

#freshers #FreshersWeek #memory #LoveUCL #UCLGrad @es-ucl.bsky.social @uclrdr.bsky.social @stsucl.bsky.social
More memories from our recent graduates - excited for our freshers to create theirs… 🙌
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October 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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We asked our recent graduates what’s their favourite memory from @ucl.ac.uk - freshers, make the most of your time here! ✨ www.youtube.com/shorts/78pkI...

#freshers #FreshersWeek #memory #LoveUCL #UCLGrad @statisticsucl.bsky.social
Recent graduates share favourite memories from UCL - freshers, make the most of your time here! ✨
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October 1, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Thinking about #postgraduate study? Come and meet our team at Postgrad LIVE Bristol.

Ask questions and discover what studying at @ucl.ac.uk could look like.

📍 City Hall, Bristol
🗓️ 7 October 2026
🕛 12pm to 3pm

Register now: tinyurl.com/ypkn277j

#PostgradLIVE #Bristol #masters #PhD #LoveUCL
September 30, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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A vast sheet of #VolcanicRock in the #Andes has preserved clues to a buried landscape that existed 22 million years ago, according to a new study led by Dr Byron Adams and Dr Frances Cooper (UCL Earth Sciences @es-ucl.bsky.social): www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/se...
Parinacota and Pomerape volcanoes surrounded by ignimbrite deposits. These young volcanoes lie just to the east of the study area in the modern volcanic arc and sit atop ignimbrite deposits similar to those in the study. Credit: Frances J. Cooper Cardones ignimbrite deposits incised by the Lluta River in northern Chile. Credit: Frances J. Cooper Cardones ignimbrite deposits incised by the Lluta River in northern Chile. Credit: Frances J. Cooper
September 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Fully funded SPROCET PhD!

Starting Feb 2027 with Sonya Crowe @chrischirp.bsky.social & Nici Zimmermann on Operational Research / System Dynamics @uclmaps.bsky.social
Apply by 25 Oct 2026

Ideal for candidates into system dynamics and able to support maths teaching.
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Mathematics PhD – System dynamics modelling of services for children with complex health needs at University College London on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Mathematics PhD – System dynamics modelling of services for children with complex health needs at University College London, listed on FindAPhD.com
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September 17, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Final fresh graduate catch-ups, with Khadar from @statisticsucl.bsky.social and Jack from @stsucl.bsky.social 🎓 youtube.com/shorts/J3SbR...

#UCLGrad #graduate #graduation #statistics #economics #finance #AI #tech #technology #science
Final fresh graduate catch-ups, with Khadar and Jack 🎓 #UCLGrad #graduate #graduation #stats #AI
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September 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Catching up with fresh Master’s graduates from @es-ucl.bsky.social and @uclrdr.bsky.social 🎓 youtube.com/shorts/bZATH...

#UCLgrad #graduation #LoveUCL #geophysics #EarthSciences #disasters #masters
Catching up with fresh Master’s graduates from @UCLEarthSciences & @UCLRDR 🎓 #UCLGrad #graduation
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September 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Talking to our freshly-graduated #physics and #maths students 🎓👏 youtube.com/shorts/7CulP...

#UCLgrad #graduation #graduate #LoveUCL
Talking to our freshly-graduated #physics and #maths students 🎓👏 #UCLGrad #graduation #graduate
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September 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Congratulations to all our graduates! You are an inspiration, and we wish you only the best in the next steps of your journey 💜🧑‍🎓 youtube.com/shorts/_Cb61...

#graduation #LoveUCL #graduate #UCLGrad #UCLGraduation @ucl.ac.uk @uclrdr.bsky.social @statisticsucl.bsky.social @es-ucl.bsky.social
Congratulations to all our graduates! 🧑‍🎓💜 #graduation #UCLGrad #graduate
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September 7, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Last year’s graduates share their favourite memories: www.youtube.com/shorts/vbKGw...! We’re looking forward to our faculty graduations on Monday 💜

#graduation #LoveUCL #UCLstudents #UniLife #StudentLife @statisticsucl.bsky.social @uclrdr.bsky.social
Part 2: What’s your favourite memory from university? 🎓 #UniLife #StudentLife #LoveUCL
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September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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With #graduations coming up we thought we’ll share some of the favourite memories from last year’s graduates! Enjoy: www.youtube.com/shorts/aYL9Q...

#graduation #memories #LoveUCL #UCLStudents #UniLife #StudentLife
What’s your favourite memory from university? 💡 #UniLife #StudentLife #LoveUCL
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September 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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The David Potter Institute for Quantum Information and Spacetime, established with an £8 million gift from the David and Elaine Potter Foundation and based within @uclmaps.bsky.social, will aim to reconcile two fundamental theories of the universe: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/au...

#quantum #physics
£8 million gift to create quantum institute at UCL
The David Potter Institute for Quantum Information and Spacetime, established with an award from the David and Elaine Potter Foundation, will aim to reconcile two fundamental theories of the universe.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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From student to Associate Professor at UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory and Co-PI of the @esa.int/Chinese Academy of Sciences SMILE mission! Read about Dr Colin Forsyth's journey: www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical...

#SmileMission #sun #SpaceWeather #SolarWind #SpaceScience
Dr Colin Forsyth
Dr Colin Forsyth is an Associate Professor in the Space Plasma Physics Group at the UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory (UCL MSSL) and Co-PI of the ESA/CAS SMILE mission.
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August 24, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Are you passionate about #maths #research? Do you want to continue your research journey after your undergraduate degree or Master's? Thanks to our partnership with the Martingale Foundation, we can help you take the next step - #scholarship applications now open: martingale.foundation

#mathematics
Martingale Foundation maths postgraduate scholarships
August 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Marika Taylor as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty! Discover more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...
New Dean appointed for UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Professor Marika Taylor, an internationally recognised theoretical physicist, has been appointed Executive Dean of UCL’s Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MAPS).
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August 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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Find out what you’ll be learning with Dr Myles Harris on BSc Global #Humanitarian Studies or MSc #Risk, #Disaster & Resilience: www.youtube.com/shorts/iUtMQ...

Limited spaces still available via Clearing on the BSc course: www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospe...

#fieldwork #disasters @uclrdr.bsky.social
Fieldwork and deployment skills 🌏 #risk #disaster #humanitarian
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August 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Bosco on Global #Humanitarian Studies BSc shares his favourite things about the course & @ucl.ac.uk! www.youtube.com/shorts/GSyEX...

Apply now, limited spaces also available via Clearing: www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospe...

#DataScience #societies #StudentLife #ResultsDay #Clearing @uclrdr.bsky.social
Bosco on Global #Humanitarian Studies BSc shares his favourite things about the course and UCL!
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August 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today! 🎉

If you're joining us this September, welcome to UCL 💜

🔗 Got questions about Results Day? Head to our website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/undergraduate/your-offer/your-results
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August 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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The mystery of why some populations of amphibians recover following outbreaks of a deadly #fungus has been solved in a new study led by researchers at @uclchemistry.bsky.social, Zoological Society of London and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

#toads #frogs #Pyrenees
Mystery of why some toads survive deadly fungus revealed
The mystery of why some populations of amphibians recover following outbreaks of a deadly fungus has been solved in a new study led by UCL, ZSL and Imperial College London.
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August 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Spotlight on Dr Peter Bratby, Lecturer in #NaturalSciences at UCL 🔦 Learn about his background, current work and new exciting projects: www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical...
Dr Peter Bratby
Dr Peter Bratby is a Lecturer (Teaching) in Natural Sciences.
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July 31, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Semi-transparent #solar cells that could be added to windows to generate #energy from indoor light as well as the #sun have been developed by an international team led by Dr Mojtaba Abdi-Jalebi and PhD student Siming Huang (UCL Institute for Materials Discovery): www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...
Solar windows could harvest energy from sun and indoor light
Semi-transparent solar cells that could be added to windows to efficiently harvest energy from indoor light as well as the sun have been developed by an international team led by UCL researchers.
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July 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Reliving #YourUniverse Festival: #UCL200 edition, which celebrated 200 years of #Physics & #Astronomy at @ucl.ac.uk with hands-on demos & activities, a planetarium & an immersive image experience! youtu.be/CybuzmtSYMQ

#ucl #space #planetarium @ucl-bbk-cps.bsky.social @karenannedevoil.bsky.social
Your Universe Festival: UCL200 edition
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July 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM