Sharing highlights of life at UCL (University College London), London’s leading multidisciplinary university. Follow @uclnews and @uclevents.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).

Core values

- **Economic Impact**: UCL generated £9.9 billion of economic impact across the UK in 2018-19, which is significant but does not directly translate to a percentage of societal value[1][3][5].
- **Job Creation and Support**: UCL's spending supported 19,075 full-time jobs across the UK, indicating substantial employment benefits[1][3][5].
- **Research and Knowledge Exchange**: The value of UCL’s research and knowledge exchange activities was £4.1 billion, which includes direct and spillover effects, contributing to national prosperity and health improvements[1][3][5].
- **Social and Cultural Benefits**: UCL's activities improved job-related skills, general skills, and well-being of alumni. It also contributed to community projects, such as improving air quality and supporting local communities[3][5].