🎧 New Disruptive Voices ep! What does joy mean across cultures? Host Jade Hunter speaks with Jo Cook (UCL Anthropology) about how joy is experienced, expressed and researched through participant observation, micro‑phenomenology and photovoice. 🎙️ Listen https://bit.ly/3Pzm6f3

Today marks the start of #BrainAwarenessWeek, a global celebration of the incredible advancements and benefits of brain research. At @ucl, we’re sharing how our pioneering research improves lives worldwide. 🔗 Explore our research stories to learn more: https://bit.ly/4s3AH11

🌍 How does space shape inequalities & how can global strategies work locally? Join Lauren Andres (PVP Inequalities theme) & experts discussing links between climate, migration, urban marginalisation & gendered vulnerabilities. 📆 18 March, 17:30–20:30 👉https://bit.ly/4roHykx

Proud that Siobhan Morris, our Assistant Director, will speak at the Grand Challenges Conference in Berlin (23–25 March). She’ll join colleagues from Monash and Glasgow to discuss accelerating impact through challenge‑led research programmes. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4b5SHjX

🚨 New Grand Challenges Climate Crisis Funding Opportunity Climate Network Accelerators (Apply for up to £25k) Strategic Sub-Theme Awards (Apply for up to £40k) Deadline: 14 May Got any questions? Join our webinar 📅 15 April, 13:00–14:00 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bsBmTy

💬 Today is University Mental Health Day — a reminder of the importance of open conversations and strong support for student wellbeing. We're hosting a conference this May on improving interventions for children and young people. Register: https://bit.ly/3N2ah0l

UCL Climate Crisis–funded project captures students’ views on higher education in a climate‑impacted world—calling for stronger leadership, better access to opportunities and more support for wellbeing. Read the report: https://osf.io/jyu67/overview

Want to experience London beyond the tourist bubble this summer? Join Creative Methods for Real-World Challenges at UCL Summer School. Giving undergrad students the chance to work on a real London challenge while gaining academic credit. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NbAk56

Climate action is health policy. @profmarkmaslin.bsky.social outlines four ways climate action could improve health and reduce poverty worldwide. Read via @theconversation.com : tinyurl.com/ucl-four #ClimateAction #PlanetaryHealth #UCLGeography @ucl.ac.uk

Out now - new guide to support overseas research partners, especially colleagues in LMICs. Featuring key UCL research processes, contacts, & available support. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed! Download the report: https://bit.ly/4bfiq9F Read blog: https://bit.ly/4bx9ePb

🌍 Futurecasting 21st Century Global Health: Anticipating Threats and Preparing Responses We're delighted to announce UCL-Lancet Lecture 2026 with Prof Natalia Kanem 📅 12 March 📍 Cruciform Lecture Theatre LT1 🕓 17:00 to 20:00 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3YWu3MR

The end of information – media, knowledge, and education in a post-truth age 11 Mar, 17:00 – 18:15 Join this event to hear Prof David Buckingham discuss his most recent book, The End of Information. Sponsored by the GC theme of Data-Empowered Societies https://bit.ly/3NvTyCs

How do we tackle today’s biggest societal challenges? Join us 4–5 June (9am–7pm) at UCL for workshops at UCL East and a full‑day conference at UCL IOE. 📍 20 Bedford Way, London Register now. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

Is cutting methane the fastest way to cool the planet? Mark Maslin joins the BBC’s Climate Question to explore what we can do about human‑made methane and whether action now could buy us time in the climate crisis. 🎧 Listen: https://bbc.in/3OXHH0u

📢 The Huo Family Foundation: New Funding Call Funding available for research on digital tech, brain development, social behaviours & mental health in children and young people. 📅 Apply by 1 May 2026. Decisions in Nov 2026; grants start early 2027. 🔗 https://bit.ly/401fDMb

🌍 How does space shape inequalities & how can global strategies work locally? Join Lauren Andres (PVP Inequalities theme) & experts discussing links between climate, migration, urban marginalisation & gendered vulnerabilities. 📆 18 March, 17:30–20:30 👉https://bit.ly/4roHykx

You're invited to the UCL Health of the Public Symposium 2026! Join us on 29 April, where we will explore the theme, 'Transforming Health: From Sickness to Prevention'. Join us in-person at UCL or online. Book your place: health-of-public-2026-symposium.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=SM

UCL Grand Challenges introduces new system, Flexigrant, to streamline funding processes. Aimed to reduce friction, improve consistency and increase transparency for everyone. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rBG9rr

Read the report and see some of our wonderful student partners talking about our @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social funded project on Students' perspectives of HE in a climate-impacted world. doi.org/10.17605/OSF... mediacentral.ucl.ac.uk/Play/131252 #climatecrisis #coproduction #HE #studentvoice

🌍 Grounded: A climate justice film screening & conversation 📅 11 Mar, 15:00–16:00 📍 UCL East Cinema Book now for Grounded, a 3‑min animated film funded by GC on climate justice as a lived and unequal reality, followed by a discussion with experts. 🔗https://bit.ly/4tZkrPK

Our February newsletter is out now! Read the latest news, opportunities and upcoming events in our monthly bulletin: https://bit.ly/46rkjys Make sure you sign up and stay up to date: bit.ly/4a0Fjx2

Applications open for Millennium Fellowship Undergraduates at UCL are encouraged to apply to the Millennium Fellowship Scheme, a leadership development program through which students can help to address the UN’s (SDGs). Apply by 31 March: https://bit.ly/3MxEFzj

Join the EXPeditions online base camp! 🏕️ Each month, we explore innovative ideas featured on our platform: luma.com/ixsuzd1h?tk=... ​The first idea we will explore at Base Camp is engaging in the arts for health. 🎨 @ucl-sbb.bsky.social @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

🎙️ New Disruptive Voices episode! This month, we explore a UCL Grand Challenges‑funded project tackling Body Dysmorphic Disorder in students, why early detection is crucial and how co‑designed tools are making a real impact. Listen: https://bit.ly/4qQPmuU

Future London: Tech & Sustainability 24 March | 17:30–19:30 | Impact Hub, Triton Sq Join the Knowledge Quarter to explore how tech is shaping climate action in Camden & Islington. Book now: https://luma.com/gj3a2clp

📣 #Registration is #OPEN! Early Bird until 30 April! 🎯 Join #publichealth & #digitalhealth leaders for: 💡 Inspiring keynotes 🛠️ Hands-on #workshops 🌐 Global #networking 🚀 Latest #innovations 🎟️ Register now: dphconf.org/attending-2/... #AI #IoT #UCL #Barcelona @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

🌍 Futurecasting 21st Century Global Health: Anticipating Threats and Preparing Responses We're delighted to announce UCL-Lancet Lecture 2026 with Prof Natalia Kanem 📅 12 March 📍 Cruciform Lecture Theatre LT1 🕓 17:00 to 20:00 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3YWu3MR

📣 @ucl.ac.uk academics: Want a practical intro to how the UN works, and how researchers can engage with UN policy processes? Free masterclass: Understanding the UN through the SDGs (focus on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities) 2 Mar 2026 | 13.00–16.00 | Darwin Building (B15), UCL 🔗⬇️

How do we tackle today’s biggest societal challenges? Join us 4–5 June (9am–7pm) at UCL for workshops at UCL East and a full‑day conference at UCL IOE. 📍 20 Bedford Way, London Register now. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

Improving interventions for children’s & young people’s mental health 🧠 🗓️ 13 May | 9am–5pm Join our conference during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek showcasing cutting‑edge research, NHS partnerships & new approaches to prevention and early intervention. https://bit.ly/4qDQClV

🌍 Geospatial Initiative – Call for Projects Want support with mapping, geospatial analysis or data? UCL’s Social Data Institute have launched their 1st call for projects, open to research funded by UCL Grand Challenges. Express your interest by 3 Mar.🔗 https://bit.ly/3O5ZylH

🌍 Futurecasting 21st Century Global Health: Anticipating Threats and Preparing Responses We're delighted to announce UCL-Lancet Lecture 2026 with Prof Natalia Kanem 📅 12 March 📍 Cruciform Lecture Theatre LT1 🕓 17:00 to 20:00 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3YWu3MR

How do we speed up SDG progress? Join SDSN on 10 March, 1pm for strategies on integration, finance reform & better planning. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3M1dEnv

Future London: Tech & Sustainability 24 March | 17:30–19:30 | Impact Hub, Triton Sq Join the Knowledge Quarter to explore how tech is shaping climate action in Camden & Islington. Book now: https://luma.com/gj3a2clp

Applications are open for the EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant — up to €500k available. We’re funding NGOs and researchers exploring how AI can support youth safety, wellbeing and development. Apply by 27 Feb → https://openai.com/index/emea-youth-and-wellbeing-grant/

🌟GC Poster Exhibition – UCL Academy x UCL 🌟 We’re inviting colleagues to book a 20‑min slot to meet the students, see their work & celebrate their brilliant ideas plus prize giving ceremony with Prof Alan Thompson 2 Mar | 10am to 2pm | UCL Cloisters https://bit.ly/4anhIXz

Applications open for Millennium Fellowship Undergraduates at UCL are encouraged to apply to the Millennium Fellowship Scheme, a leadership development program through which students can help to address the UN’s (SDGs). Apply by 31 March: https://bit.ly/3MxEFzj

How can climate adaptation tackle inequality? Harehills Neighbourhood Forum, Leeds Beckett & UCL Academics explore heat risk, housing, and community‑led action in one of Leeds’ most diverse neighbourhoods, sharing early insights from the CADENCE project. https://bit.ly/4aw1sna

🎉 UCL turns 200 this week! 🎉 UCL Press has published UCL at 200: Two Centuries of Insight and Impact, featuring a section on UCL Grand Challenges with contributions from our Provosts and Directors. 📘 Read more: https://uclpress.co.uk/book/ucl-at-200/

🌍 Futurecasting 21st Century Global Health: Anticipating Threats and Preparing Responses We're delighted to announce UCL-Lancet Lecture 2026 with Prof Natalia Kanem 📅 12 March 📍 Cruciform Lecture Theatre LT1 🕓 17:00 to 20:00 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3YWu3MR

It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! UCL is committed to improving the mental health & wellbeing of children and young people. Explore our podcast mini-series to hear insights, evidence and innovative ideas for supporting children and young people. https://bit.ly/46E00Ny

Book your place: Health Equity in Cities 16 April | 09:00–12:00 Hear from leading urban health scholars Waleska Caiaffa & Ichiro Kawachi as they explore how place, social connection and the built environment shape health inequalities across global cities. https://bit.ly/4r53UrA

📢 Applications are open for a Programme Administrator to join the team. You’ll support funding calls, events and communications across our themes, helping deliver high‑impact, cross‑disciplinary work addressing global challenges. ⏰ Apply by 11 Feb 👉 https://bit.ly/4k8DzGG

The end of information – media, knowledge, and education in a post-truth age 11 Mar, 17:00 – 18:15 Join this event to hear Prof David Buckingham discuss his most recent book, The End of Information. Sponsored by the GC theme of Data-Empowered Societies https://bit.ly/3NvTyCs

Kicking off #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with @Place2Be. A new blog from Profs Viding & Stringaris shares YouGov findings on rising youth mental health needs and the urgent need for early support. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4knv0YI

The Post‑2030 Agenda: What comes after the SDGs? Join SDSN on 1 April, 2pm (London) for a high‑level discussion on future goals, mid‑century milestones, and solutions for today’s global challenges. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z4GhmL...

Next week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. Join our event on Mon 9 Feb, 3pm: “Approaches to Promote Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing,” hosted by Argyris Stringaris & Essi Viding, showcasing UCL research on arts, exercise & wellbeing. 🔗 https://bit.ly/49iLxcz

📢 Applications are open for a Programme Administrator to join the team. You’ll support funding calls, events and communications across our themes, helping deliver high‑impact, cross‑disciplinary work addressing global challenges. ⏰ Apply by 11 Feb 👉 https://bit.ly/4k8DzGG

How do we tackle today’s biggest societal challenges? Join us 4–5 June (9am–7pm) at UCL for workshops at UCL East and a full‑day conference at UCL IOE. 📍 20 Bedford Way, London Register now. https://bit.ly/49KJdd9

🚨 🚨 UCL CYPMH ECR Paper Prizes now open! UCL‑affiliated ECRs can apply for two £50 prizes for papers in children & young people’s mental health. Winners present at the ECR event on 12 May 2026. More info, submit proposals by 6 Feb 👉 https://bit.ly/4jYJePg