Naz Muhammad’s Post

Whoop whoop! Proud Imperial alum this morning. With 3 of the top 5 (and 4 of the top 10) universities in the world, the UK’s academic institutions remain exceptional and a critical strategic asset to drive innovation in healthcare, technology, sustainability and the broader economy. Imperial, Oxford, Cambridge, and UCL are also key incubators of the UK’s exceptional life sciences and tech start-ups. However, efforts to unlock more scale-up capital have been slow, and this needs to be a top priority for the next government and for all of us who are part of the ecosystem. #ImperialCollegeLondon #Innovation #LifeSciences #Tech #ScaleUpCapital

It’s important to aim for the stars, so that we land on the tree tops. A “little Julia” story (check out my first LinkedIn post for reference): Like every other child, every time before going to sleep I would daydream about my future. I would make up all sorts of happy and funny events. However, there is one dream which always stood out to me. It is not a happy daydream. Not a daydream we would expect a 10 year old to have. It was a stressful dream…but, also exciting. In my dream, I was stuck with choosing between the two best universities in the world. Each one was fighting for me. I remember the following days, I kept debating and arguing with myself over which one I would pick, and why… You might wonder why I would choose to add another stressor in my life. Why I would choose to waste my time stressing about a fictional situation, when real challenges, those of reading, writing and staying in school, had not yet be conquered. In my 10 year old mind, I wanted that future so much I was willing to make it my current reality. Which motivated me. Made me creative in my thinking and strategy. No one could tell me I wasn’t good enough, because in my world I was being fought over by the best. In October 2023, I started my second degree at Imperial. Supported by incredible professors and peers, I have been exploring the field of Surgical Robotics. Back then, we were ranked 6th in the world. Yesterday, Imperial College London was ranked second in the world. The best two institutions might not be fighting over me… yet. But I am attending the second best university in the world. In some ways, I feel like I have accomplished the essence of that dream. I am proud to be part of and contributing to, the thriving Imperial community.

Thrilled to also see the investments in AI and data science… Imperial College London’s major new initiative I-X will use artificial intelligence and data science to tackle global challenges. I-X harnesses the College’s long-standing excellence in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data sciences, and the many fields in science, engineering, medicine and business where they are applied. Its projects include developing new computational tools for improving image-based detection and diagnosis of disease, using AI to direct the design and implementation of new biological systems, and intelligent systems and networks for monitoring, control, and security of critical infrastructure. Other fields of research include human-AI cooperation, robotics and automation, and machine learning systems that understand the real world, such as self-driving vehicles.

That is amazing! what took others in 175 years, we did in 75 years. 😉 I'm proud to be a member of the UNSW Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering and UNSW Engineering where we contributed to this fabulous achievement at UNSW 🎉 #UNSWScientiaFellows #UNSWScientia #BioMedEng #DigitalMedicine #DigitalBiology #aiinhealthcare #DeepLearning #MachineLearning #HealthcareInnovation

🎓 Join us in celebrating Dr. Chad Bushman, the latest recipient of National American University's prestigious 'Best in Class' Faculty Award! 🏆 Dive into our latest blog post to learn how Dr. Bushman's innovative teaching methods and unwavering dedication are reshaping the educational landscape at NAU. Don't miss out on this inspiring story! Read More: https://ow.ly/YFnV50Rr1Vm #TeachingExcellence #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #NAUAwards"

🎓 Join us in celebrating Dr. Chad Bushman, the latest recipient of National American University's prestigious 'Best in Class' Faculty Award! 🏆 Dive into our latest blog post to learn how Dr. Bushman's innovative teaching methods and unwavering dedication are reshaping the educational landscape at NAU. Don't miss out on this inspiring story! Read More: https://ow.ly/YTek50Rr1Vg #TeachingExcellence #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #NAUAwards"

"I'm thrilled to share that I've officially graduated from Queen's University Belfast with a Master of Science in Business Analytics! I'm incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful for the opportunity to have studied at such a prestigious institution. The past year has been a journey of growth, learning, and development, and I'm excited to apply my skills and knowledge in the field of business analytics. Thanks to the amazing faculty, staff, and fellow students at Queen's University Belfast for their support and camaraderie. Here's to the next chapter in my career! #MScBusinessAnalytics #QueensUniversityBelfast #GraduationDay #NewChapter #BusinessAnalytics #CareerGrowth"

"Thrilled to have presented in class today at University Canada West of Canada West alongside my esteemed professor, Sylvain Charbonneau! Professor Charbonneau's insights and guidance were invaluable, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from him. Presenting in class was a great experience, and I appreciate the supportive environment that encouraged engagement and feedback from my peers. Looking forward to more opportunities to grow and learn at University of Canada West! #UniversityOfCanadaWest #ClassPresentation #LearningAndDevelopment"

🌟 Big cheers to Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) for soaring 25 spots in the QS World University Rankings 2025. QMUL has risen to 120th place globally, marking the most remarkable improvement among the UK's prestigious Russell Group universities. 🚀 Out of 20 UK universities that ascended in this year's ranking, Queen Mary shines bright! 🌍   Professor Colin Bailey, President and Principal, shares his thoughts on this incredible achievement:   "Queen Mary is home to genuinely world-leading research. We are ranked 14th in the world for the quality of our research, according to the Times Higher Education World Ranking 2024, and joint 7th in the UK according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.   In our 2030 Strategy, we committed to enhancing our global reputation to equal the quality of our research, and our significant jump in the QS World Rankings this year is a great step in the right direction." 🎓   #QMUL #UniversityRankings #ResearchExcellence #UOL #AmityGlobalInstitute

Do you think you can correctly guess the leading university in Europe this year? Hint: It's completely different from the World University Ranking 2025. Want to find out which university it is and how it made it to the very top? Set your reminders for the launch of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025 and stay tuned for updates! #QSWUR #TopUniversities #StudyinEurope