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Tim Adams presenting the 2024/25 ESPS Awards event

Congratulations to the Elite Sport Performance Scheme class of 2024/25

Talented student athletes received their awards through this year’s Elite Sport Performance Scheme, at a ceremony also attended by an international football coach and a gold medal-winning Olympian.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility. Credit: Bond Bryan Architects

Garfield Weston grant backs SITraN expansion

A newly made grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation has added to multiple other donations and fundraising drives, meaning planned expansion work can now go ahead at the world-leading ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµInstitute of Translational Neuroscience.
¾«¶«Ó°Òµalumni and students mingling during the London City Connections networking session.

City Connections celebrates 10 years

For a decade, the buzz of London has echoed with the footsteps of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµstudents, guided by the generous hands of alumni. City Connections, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has become a beacon of opportunity, supporting over 800 students.
Laura Ellis in the SITraN labs working on a project

From beautician to neuroscientist: a remarkable PhD journey

Despite competing internationally as a beautician in her teens, Laura Ellis suspected it wasn't her true calling. With support from the Mel Evans Foundation, she's now a second-year PhD studying motor neuron disease (MND) at SITraN.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility

Landmark donations support world-leading MND research

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ a £1.5 million grant towards expansion of the globally renowned ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµInstitute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
¾«¶«Ó°Òµstudents and graduates in a deep conversation.

Struggling to kickstart your career? ¾«¶«Ó°Òµvolunteers to the rescue!

London City Connections (LCC) is an event that connects students with successful graduates, giving them a foot in the door. For nearly a decade, LCC has been enhancing the career prospects of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµgraduates.
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµtriumphs at the Whatuni Awards and 2025 Complete University Guide

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ has been crowned University of the Year, Best Students' Union, and Best Student Life at the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), and ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide.
Dr Leonardo Bastos accepting his Study UK Alumni award

Meet the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµalumni finalists and winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards

This year’s Study UK Alumni Awards recognised and celebrated nine ¾«¶«Ó°Òµalumni for their exceptional contributions to their communities, professions, and countries. Whether in science, business, or culture, these graduates are leaving their mark.
2 girls receive sports awards

¾«¶«Ó°Òµcelebrates Elite Sport Performance Scheme class of 2023/24

The evening of Thursday 16 May saw a glittering award ceremony held at the Union’s INOX event space, aimed at honouring the glowing achievements of the talented student athletes on this year’s Elite Sport Performance Scheme (ESPS).