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List of Projects from University College London, UK (Summer 2026)
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Notes to HKU students:
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1. The following is a list of projects open to applications from HKU students. Those not on this list are only applicable to UCL students.
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2. The project dates at UCL are fixed on Monday 15 June to Friday 25 July 2026. If you are not available during this period, please apply to other institutions.
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3. Please DO NOT contact the UCL supervisor at the time of applicable. Should you have questions, please contact HKU Horizons Office (laidlaw@hku.hk).
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4. Further project details are available here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laidlaw-scholarships/projects
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Project NumberTitle of Laidlaw Scholar Summer Project 2026Name of Project SupervisorProjectsFacultySupervisor's department
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AH1Backing the Translators and language professionals: Associations' Roles in a AI-driven IndustryClaire ShihAH1: Backing the Translators and language professionals: Associations' Roles in a AI-driven IndustryArts and HumanitiesSELCS/CMII
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BS1The differential diagnosis of deathDr Jonathan RogersBS1: The differential diagnosis of deathFaculty of Brain SciencesDivision of Psychiatry
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EN1Review of Personal Safety Apps Aimed at Domestic Abuse and Stalking Victims/Survivors Leonie Maria TanczerEN1: Review of Personal Safety Apps Aimed at Domestic Abuse and Stalking Victims/Survivors EngineeringComputer Science
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EN2Quantifying the fitness landscape of mutations associated with agingBen HallEN2: Quantifying the fitness landscape of mutations associated with agingEngineeringMedical physics and biomedical engineering
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EN3Evaluating the global reach and educational impact of Accounting StreamsProfessor Susan SmithEN3: Evaluating the global reach and educational impact of Accounting StreamsEngineeringSchool of Management
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EN4Why Post Hate Speech Online? Identifying Distinct Motives Using AI-assisted Linguistic AnalysisSandy SchumannEN4: Why Post Hate Speech Online? Identifying Distinct Motives Using AI-assisted Linguistic AnalysisEngineeringSecurity and Crime Science
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EN6The Role of Generative AI in Transforming Higher EducationNatalie WintEN6: The Role of Generative AI in Transforming Higher EducationFESSTEaPP
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EN7Understanding Financial Agency: A Case Study of Young Women’s Financial Decision-Making in IndiaDr Zareena Gani and Prof Anne PrestonEN7: Understanding Financial Agency: A Case Study of Young Women’s Financial Decision-Making in IndiaUCL Engineering and UCL IOE Mechanical Engineering, IoE
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IOE1Learning from the Resilience and Agency of Chinese Scholars in UK AcademiaDr Peng ZhangIOE1: Learning from the Resilience and Agency of Chinese Scholars in UK AcademiaInstitute of EducationDepartment of Education, Practice, and Society
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IOE2You Are Not Alone: Co-creating Preventive Mental Health Support with and for StudentsEnze GuoIOE2: You Are Not Alone: Co-creating Preventive Mental Health Support with and for StudentsIOEEducation, Practice and Society
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IOE3Student Perspectives of Climate Change and Sustainability Education in schoolsNicola WalsheIOE3: Student Perspectives of Climate Change and Sustainability Education in schoolsIOECurriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
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IOE4Mapping AI Literacy Needs in East London’s Small-Business CommunityDr Anne PrestonIOE4: Mapping AI Literacy Needs in East London’s Small-Business CommunityINSTITUTE OF EDUCATION Culture, Communication and Media
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LA1Theoretical foundations and the scope of contractual mitigationDr Franziska Arnold-DwyerLA1: Theoretical foundations and the scope of contractual mitigationLawsLaws
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LA2Planning law, public law and everyday decisionsMaria LeeLA2: Planning law, public law and everyday decisionsLaws Laws
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LA3Extradition histories [+ student's own area of interest]Assoc Prof Megan DonaldsonLA3: Extradition histories [+ student's own area of interest]Laws (though suitable also for history students)Laws
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LA4The disunity of presumed undue influenceNiamh ConnollyLA4: The disunity of presumed undue influenceLawsLaws
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LA5A critical perspective on English contract lawNiamh ConnollyLA5: A critical perspective on English contract lawLawsLaws
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LS3How can scientists engage with the public to explain AMR and the role of vaccinationSudaxshina MurdanLS3: How can scientists engage with the public to explain AMR and the role of vaccinationLife SciencesUCL School of Pharmacy
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LS4Using citizen science to assess the impact of sewage pollution on rural headwater streamsIzzy BishopLS4: Using citizen science to assess the impact of sewage pollution on rural headwater streamsLife SciencesGenetics, Evolution and Environment
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LS5Measure tissue mechanics upon metabolic perturbation of the limb budAlessandro MongeraLS5: Measure tissue mechanics upon metabolic perturbation of the limb budLife SciencesCDB
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MA1Climate change observations from remote sensing of Earth's polar regionsRosemary WillattMA1: Climate change observations from remote sensing of Earth's polar regionsMAPSEarth Sciences
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MA2Improved mathematical models to make current cancer therapies more efficient David MorselliMA2: Improved mathematical models to make current cancer therapies more efficient Faculty of Mathematical & Physical SciencesDepartment of Mathematics
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MS1Exploring the ethical landscape governing generative AI use in UK universities. Andrew WilliamsMS1: Exploring the ethical landscape governing generative AI use in UK universities. Faculty of Medical SciencesDivision of Medicine
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MS2Encouraging Physical Activity Behaviour via Digital InterventionsDr Jonathan BirdMS2: Encouraging Physical Activity Behaviour via Digital InterventionsFaculty of Medical SciencesDepartment of Targeted Intervention
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PH1Investigating splicing regulation in AAV design for paediatric neurological conditionsArianna FozzatoPH1: Investigating splicing regulation in AAV design for paediatric neurological conditionsPopulation HealthGenetics and Genomic Medicine- Instiute of Child Health
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PH4The effectiveness of online educational interventions for diagnosing mental health disorders in primary care and community settings: A systematic review.Dr Oluwadolapo AdegboyePH4: The effectiveness of online educational interventions for diagnosing mental health disorders in primary care and community settings: A systematic review.Population Health SciencesPrimary Care and Population Health
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SH1The Origins of the God Bes in Ancient Egypt and NubiaProfessor Jerome LewisSH1: The Origins of the God Bes in Ancient Egypt and NubiaSocial and Historical SciencesAnthropology
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SH2Understanding political outsiders in Brazil: Data collection and participant recruitment Malu A. C. GattoSH2: Understanding political outsiders in Brazil: Data collection and participant recruitment Social and Historical SciencesInstitute of the Americas
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SH4Storytelling with archaeologyDr Sara PerrySH4: Storytelling with archaeologySocial and Historical SciencesInstitute of Archaeology
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SH5Africa's Founding Fathers: Biographies of Peace and ConflictProf Manuel VogtSH5: Africa's Founding Fathers: Biographies of Peace and ConflictSocial and Historical SciencesDepartment of Political Science
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SH6Social science research in heritage sites fellowshipTheano MoussouriSH6: Social science research in heritage sites fellowshipSHSInstitute of Archaeology
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