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UCL helps shape global collaboration at Davos 2025

UCL experts including President & Provost Dr Michael Spence and Professor Tali Sharot joined global leaders taking part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland this month.

The article from UCL News discusses UCL's significant role at the Davos 2025 World Economic Forum, where the university is actively involved in shaping global collaboration. UCL's participation includes leading discussions on critical global issues such as climate change, health, and technology. Professor Geraint Rees, UCL's Vice-Provost for Research, Innovation and Global Engagement, highlighted UCL's commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation to address these challenges. UCL is also launching several initiatives at the forum, including a new global health partnership aimed at improving health equity worldwide, and a technology showcase to demonstrate advancements in AI and sustainable technologies. The university's presence at Davos underscores its dedication to influencing policy, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable development on a global scale.

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https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jan/ucl-helps-shape-global-collaboration-davos-2025