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📘 Nexus Labs

The UK’s Largest Student-Run AI Research Labs​

Welcome to the Nexus Labs, the research division of the UCL Artificial Intelligence Society, where students, researchers, and innovators collaborate to build the next generation of AI systems.

Our mission is simple: empower students to produce high-quality, impactful AI research through structure, mentorship, and visibility on a larger stage.

🌟 What We Are​

Nexus Labs is UCL’s central hub for student-powered AI research.
We provide:

  • 👥 Research communities organised into thematic pillars
  • 🛠️ Skill-building workshops, seminars, and technical mentorship
  • 📊 Demo days, poster sessions, and peer evaluation
  • 🔬 Access to advanced research tools
  • 🎤 Presentation opportunities with academics and industry
  • 🏆 Support in preparing submissions for top conferences
    • NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR
    • CVPR, ACL, EMNLP
    • SIGGRAPH, ICRA, IROS, CHI, UIST, and more

🧭 Our Research Pillars​

Explore our four core pillars:

🧪 Research Tracks​

🎓 Advanced Track​

For experienced student-researchers ready to commit to ambitious, high-impact projects.

  • Intensive mentorship
  • Structured research expectations
  • Professional guidance
  • Eligibility for advanced computational resources

Members struggling to maintain the required pace may be moved to the Exploratory Track for a more flexible environment.

🌱 Exploratory Track​

For students exploring AI research or developing early-stage ideas.

  • Foundational workshops
  • Light mentorship
  • Emphasis on creativity and experimentation
  • Access to all Nexus Labs events

🛠️ Research Framework​

Our structured research cycle ensures meaningful growth for all students:

  1. Pillar Pools — Join a community aligned with your interests
  2. Team Formation — We help match complementary skills
  3. Workshops & Seminars — Held bi-monthly across all pillars
  4. Peer Evaluation — Demos and poster sessions to refine work
  5. Visibility — Public presentations and showcase events
  6. Conference Preparation — Support for writing & submitting papers

📅 Timeline & Research Culture​

Key conferences our teams target:

  • NeurIPS • ICML • ICLR
  • CVPR • SIGGRAPH • IROS
  • ACL • EMNLP
  • CHI • UIST

Throughout the year, we emphasise:

  • ❓ Be specific. Keep questioning.
  • 🔄 Stay connected. Stay motivated.
  • 🔍 Research thoroughly.
  • 🧩 Build and prove ASAP.