UCL has been recognised as one of the top universities in England for knowledge exchange in Research England's Knowledge Exchange Framework 2025 (KEF5), which came out today.
The framework, run by Research England, is published annually to assess how universities are performing in activities that positively impact the economy and wider society.
It highlights how universities are collaborating with external organisations, supporting local communities and helping to launch new ventures. Together, these activities are driving economic growth and boosting innovation across the UK.
UCL places a strong emphasis on knowledge exchange and has been rated one of the top institutions for this work in every KEF since the framework was launched in 2021.
This year, the university scored especially highly in the areas of research partnerships, working with business and working with the public and third sector and Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialisation, which were all being placed in the top bands in each of those categories.
Professor Geraint Rees, UCL's Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) said: "It's fantastic to see our work in everything from new cancer therapies to quantum technology being recognised in this year's KEF.
"These results show the real value of universities like UCL working side by side with business, government, the NHS and the public to translate ideas into real-world impact. By building these partnerships we not only deliver breakthroughs that change lives, but also help ensure the UK remains a global leader in innovation.
"KEF highlights what can be achieved when research and innovation are brought together, and we look forward to collaborating with even more partners to co-create change and accelerate impact."
