Risk, resilience and disaster science at University College London. Global challenges, real‑world skills, future leaders.
16/06/2026
Just over a week to go until the 16th UCL Risk and Disaster Reduction annual conference on 24 June.
Can forced displacement make cities?
3:40pm to 5pm, Pool Street Cinema.
Hear four short talks and a Q&A on how displacement remakes urban life.
Co‑moderators: Sabrina Devji, Sumaya Hashi.
Panellists: Estella Carpi, Giovanna Astolfo, Olga Demetriou, Cassidy Johnson.
Register now. Link in bio
19/05/2026
🌊 Ever tested the River Thames?
Our Global Humanitarian Studies BSc students did. And the results were surprising.
It’s a brilliant example of how fieldwork helps students connect theory with environmental practice.
Read the full story in our LinkedIn newsletter. Link in bio.
14/05/2026
📢 Updated date: Monday 18 May
(Rescheduled because of planned Tube strikes)
Join us for a playful, creative look at disaster preparedness with Dr Chika Watanabe, followed by a panel of UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction experts.
UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way
Register here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physical-sciences/events/2026/may/rdr-celebrating-ucl200-playful-approaches-disaster-preparedness-chika-watanabe?utm_campaign=rdr_monthly&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Throwback to 25 March, when we celebrated the designation of the UCL Centre for Digital Public Health in Emergencies as a WHO Collaborating Centre.
Leaders from the UK Health Security Agency, WHO Europe and the Animal and Plant Health Agency joined us to mark this milestone and highlight the centre’s global role in strengthening digital public health and pandemic preparedness.
Find out more about the launch event https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physical-sciences/news/2026/mar/ucl-centre-digital-public-health-emergencies-designated-who-collaborating-centre
Big challenges need big perspectives 🌍
On the Risk, Disaster and Resilience MSc, you’ll learn from staff with diverse backgrounds, challenge your worldview, and build the skills to collaborate across disciplines.
Ready to make a real impact? 🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaster-reduction/study/masters-programmes/risk-disaster-and-resilience-msc?utm_campaign=rdr-pgtstudy&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Rethink disasters. Build resilience. 🌍
Our Risk, Disaster and Resilience MSc brings together data, social science and real‑world practice to help students understand how disasters happen. And how communities can prepare for them.
In this video, our alumni talk about growing their confidence with analytics, broadening their perspectives and applying their skills to real emergency challenges.
If you’re looking for a Master’s that blends technical learning with big‑picture thinking, this is it.
🔗 Explore the MSc here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaster-reduction/study/masters-programmes/risk-disaster-and-resilience-msc?utm_campaign=rdr-pgtstudy&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
05/05/2026
The preliminary programme is here for the 16th UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction annual conference ✨
• Morning plenary
- Welcome from Prof Joanna Faure Walker
- Keynote from UNDRR’s Loretta Hieber Girardet
- Panel on Responsible Intelligence (AI, ethics, risk)
• Afternoon
Choose between expert panel sessions or a hands‑on hackathon using the SUEWS urban climate model (limited places).
• Closing remarks and drinks reception
Join us on 24 June at UCL East as part of UCL’s Bicentenary year.
Register now https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physical-sciences/events/2026/jun/16th-ucl-risk-disaster-reduction-annual-conference?utm_campaign=rdr_monthly&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
30/04/2026
Curiosity and confidence can take you further than you think.
In our latest 'Internship Interview', Global Humanitarian Studies BSc student Inayah Ahmed shares how a guest lecture turned into a summer internship — and a contribution to a joint submission to the United Nations.
Her advice to other students: don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back.
Opportunities often start with just a conversation.
Read the full interview in our LinkedIn newsletter Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7255504679265087488
To understand today’s risks, you need more than one perspective.
On the Risk, Disaster and Resilience MSc, you learn from staff with diverse backgrounds, challenge your worldview, and build the skills to collaborate across disciplines.
If you want a Master's that prepares you for real‑world impact, this is it.
Find out more and apply https://www.ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaster-reduction/study/masters-programmes/risk-disaster-and-resilience-msc?utm_campaign=rdr-pgtstudy&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Thinking about your next step after graduating?
At our Careers discovery evening, alumni and employers shared what really helps:
• turn your coursework into real‑world skills
• get part‑time experience
• join societies
• show up to events and network
Small steps that make a big difference.