The New ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Grand Challenges
One of the aims of the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 is an evolution of theÌýGrand Challenges programme, focusing on new themes and delivering further impacts from support for collaborative work. Grand Challenges will continue to takeÌýa cross-disciplinary and cross-boundary approach, supporting disciplinary experts to work with different disciplines and partners outside ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳Ìýon areas of pressing societal importance.
As well as introducing new themes andÌýincreasing support available, theÌýnew programme will feature an expanded remit. In addition to continuing support for cross-disciplinary research and knowledge exchange (includingÌýcompetitive seed funding), Grand Challenges will inform how ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ operates as an institution and a community and will introduce an online learning programme. The operation and education remitsÌýwill draw on ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s combinedÌýresearch expertise toÌýdetermine how best to respond to theÌýnewÌýGrand Challenges themes:
- Climate Crisis - launching in AY 2023/24
- Mental Health & Wellbeing - launching in AY 2023/24
- Data-Empowered Societies
- Inequalities
- Intercultural Communication
We welcome feedback on the implementation activities to date and our future plans from members of the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ community. You are also invited to register your interest in getting involved in the first two GC Themes (Climate Change and Mental Health & Wellbeing), so that we can be in touch as the Themes are developed and launched.Ìý
To provide feedback or register interest for the Grand Challenges of Climate Change or Mental Health & Wellbeing, contact rige@ucl.ac.uk.ÌýMore information about the progress of the new Grand Challenges, including timescales and governance structures, can be found on our (×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ login required).Ìý