Blog
02-11-23
New absorbent hygiene products research now underway!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new research project about designing sustainable systems for absorbent hygiene products. More
29-6-23
Materials Library Featured in Book and Award-Winning Film
The Materials Library's work on Sensory Prosthetics features in a brand new book that’s being launched today, as well as an award-winning film that has featured in Nowness. More
18-10-23
We’re Hiring Experienced Technicians!
Fancy joining our team at the Institute of Making as a Technician? More
03-3-23
Arts, Heritage and Materials Science Work Placement
The Arts, Heritage and Materials Science Work Placement was an ambitious new programme for 15–18 year old East Londoners from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds which took place during the summer. We invited 10 young Londoners to learn about the Institute of Making through making and then co-design a hands-on activity at the open public day at UCL. More
19-12-22
Paid Internships at the Institute of Making
Fancy joining our team at the Institute of Making as an Intern? Applications are now open for UCL students and staff. More
24-2-22
Organising the UCL Repair Café: hope, confidence and friendship
The following blog shares the reflections of some of the organisers and volunteers of the UCL Repair Cafe on February 2022, and shares lessons learnt for those who might want to set up or take part in their own repair café. On a windy, gazabo wobbling Thursday, a small group of dedicated volunteers gathered, aiming to grow, re-purpose and repair. More
14-9-21
Welcome back members! Here’s how to visit the workshop…
Plan your visit: information and guidance for members returning to our workshop. More
07-9-21
The Atelier: A home for both traditional crafts and cutting-edge technologies.
The final in our guest-blog series on pattern cutting, by Fareeha Masood. In this last post, we will look at the innovation different disciplines can bring to pattern cutting in this experimental space. More
28-7-21
Institute of Making: Eighth Year Report
Our yearly report shines a light on the projects, people, materials and making processes that were central to the Institute of Making in the past twelve months and summarises key activities of our eighth year of operation at UCL. More
12-7-21
The world of pattern cutting
29-6-21
My love of clothes and the materials that surround us
Clothing represents perhaps our most complex and personal experience with materials. Guess blogger and UCL student Fareeha talks fabrics and her journey of experiencing them in a summer series on clothing and pattern cutting. More
26-4-21
Dare to Repair
This week, Institute of Making Director Mark Miodownik presents the first episode of a new BBC Radio 4 series: Dare to Repair (11:00, 27 April 2021). More
17-3-21
Materials Love Letters From You
Following on from our Valentines-themed celebration of materials, we wanted to share a selection of the love letters sent by you, our wonderful community of materials experts and enthusiasts. More
25-2-21
Animate Materials - Call to action
Institute of Making Director, Mark Miodownik, alongside colleagues at the Royal Society, have published a new report and call to action on Animate Materials. More