About Us
The Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute (BISI) is a think tank established by postgraduate students from University College London (UCL) to provide a platform for students to explore and engage with the political risk and intelligence industry.
At BISI, we believe that intelligence and security cannot be taught solely through theory. We train, support, and nurture our analysts, equipping them to excel in the sector by providing hands-on experience. We established BISI as an incubator to address the lack of entry-level opportunities for young talent in intelligence and security, believing that the sector cannot be mastered through theory alone and instead requires hands-on training, support, and nurturing to help analysts excel.
During our first year of operation, we published over 200 reports, attended high-level conferences such as the Warsaw Security Forum, and organised a workshop at the European Youth Event in Italy. We partnered with UK Cyber Week, OSINT Industries, and more, enabling our analysts to gain exclusive access to the industry. Our analysts were cited in several news outlets, gave expert interviews for a national news broadcaster, and worked on confidential client projects.
As we continue bridging the gap between academia and industry and connecting talent with opportunities, we look forward to providing timely insights on security-related topics, ranging from conflict to environmental issues—whether widely discussed or underappreciated.
Our Mission
At BISI, we empower the next generation of security professionals by bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world practice. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and industry collaboration, we equip aspiring analysts with the skills to navigate an increasingly complex world of risk. Our commitment to accessibility and diversity ensures fresh perspectives drive innovation in intelligence, risk, and security. By providing high-quality insights at competitive rates, we not only develop talent but also enhance global security analysis.
We are committed to democratising the Intelligence, Risk and Security sector by creating pathways for emerging talent to flourish. Our mission is to provide young talent with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in professional practice, whilst fostering a more diverse and inclusive industry that benefits from localised perspectives and fresh insights. We achieve this by providing an innovative platform where aspiring analysts can learn through hands-on experience, whilst delivering services to our industry partners. Our unique approach pairs young talent with tailored training and experiences ranging from authoring reports and impactful research to attending conferences, creating a dynamic environment where learning and commercial success go hand in hand.
Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our business model, offering premium risk-related products at competitive rates. By nurturing developing analysts, we offer cost-effective services to clients and provide meaningful opportunities for newcomers to gain invaluable industry experience. Our values are rooted in empowerment and meaningful collaboration, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives thrive alongside independent thinking. We believe in personalised growth journeys and curiosity-driven learning, underpinned by mutual respect amongst our community. We strive for excellence through nuanced analysis, maintaining accessibility and openness in our approach. Central to our mission is elevating overlooked stories and events from around the world, ensuring comprehensive coverage of significant developments that might otherwise go unnoticed in mainstream analysis.
Through our work, we are transforming the Intelligence, Risk and Security sector into an accessible and dynamic space where diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence in global security analysis.