UCL performs strongly in second Knowledge Exchange Framework

UCL Portico and Main Quad - UCL has retained its position as a leading university for knowledge exchange as Research England announces the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 2022 results today. For the second year running, the KEF has placed UCL in the highest possible band for 'Research Partnerships', 'Public and Community Engagement' and 'Intellectual Property and Commercialisation'. The KEF celebrates the breadth of how English universities serve the economy and society, for the benefit of the public, business and communities. UCL's strong performance underlines the university's far-reaching, real-world impact that transforms lives nationally and internationally through our knowledge exchange activity. The results also highlight the strength of our research and business partnerships to drive innovation and support the national and local economy. Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) said: "Knowledge exchange and working in partnership go hand-in-hand and are vital as we work together to address the very immediate challenges society now faces. Importantly the KEF reflects the breadth of ways that we work with partners and communities - through routes such as collaborative research and publications, consultancy, use of our equipment and facilities, plus regeneration around our UCL East campus, as well as creation of companies by our staff and students.