Atlantic Fellows are connected by a shared commitment to addressing systemic inequity. Based in Oxford, U.K., the Atlantic Institute serves as a hub for this global community - supporting collaboration, shared learning and collective action toward fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies.

Creative Brainwaves 2025, hosted by Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health, Karen Meenan and dinkyhanrahan.bsky.social, brought together artists, researchers and communities to explore how creativity can support brain health and wellbeing.

Board Chair Nicolette Naylor defines the Atlantic community as a collective refusal to accept inequality as inevitable. By reaching beyond our usual networks, fellows discover inspiration and ideas that can transform the way they approach their work. atlanticfellows.my.canva.site/the-annual-r...

At the Global Atlantic Fellows Annual Convening 2024, Fellows gathered for four days of learning, connection and collaboration. From across seven equity programs, 200 fellows celebrated the newly graduated fellows joining the Atlantic Fellows. atlanticfellows.my.canva.site/the-annual-r...

As the year ends, Lysa John, Executive Director of the Atlantic Institute, points to the Atlantic Fellows community, where “being part of a community that cares for, strengthens and reinforces each other makes a difference.” Read Lysa’s full reflections: createsend.com/t/j-ECDA04B4...

A new collaborative effort by the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) has been published offering a comprehensive examination of dementia epidemiology, diagnosis and care across lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

A group of researchers and scientists, led by Atlantic Fellows for Brain Health Equity, are exploring if dementia can be traced back to childhood or young adulthood.

Atlantic Institute’s Lysa John shares her reflections in our 2024-25 annual report. From strengthening leadership structures, to deepening collaboration, the year was about laying strong foundations for the future in collaboration with Fellows. 🔗 atlanticfellows.my.canva.site/the-annual-r...

Atlantic Fellow for Brain Health Equity and research assistant Professor at @tcddublin.bsky.social Dr. Irina Kinchin has been awarded a @wellcometrust.bsky.social Career Development Award! 👏

A new book, ‘Dementia Care and Provision in the Majority World’, has been released - edited by Atlantic Fellows for Brain Health Equity fellows, alumni and wider community.

The Atlantic Institute hosted its first livestream on AI’s societal impact last month. @AFRE Fellow Nasser Eledroos warned that AI can reinstigate hateful racial bias and how this is detrimental to our society. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfVX...

Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health Tala Al-Rousan has co-authored a study on blood pressure control among Iraqi & Syrian refugees in the U.S. Findings highlight the need for culturally grounded, trust-based care to improve chronic disease management.

Today’s #HumanRightsDay event, led by Atlantic Fellow for Brain Equity Kimberley Benjamin, highlighted the everyday rights of people with dementia, their care partners and the legal protections they deserve.

We’re proud to share @afsocialequity.bsky.social‬ have announced their new group of 20 Indigenous change makers for 2026!

Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health fellow Agustín Ibáñez shares in his latest research that speaking multiple languages is linked to slower biological aging and stronger brain health. 🧠

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on how Fellows are digging deeper to tackle the root causes of injustice. In this reflection, Tanya Charles explores how Map The System is reshaping how our global community understands and responds to today’s challenges. af-hub.org/news/2779918

Could “time poverty” be the missing piece in dementia prevention? Susanne Roehr (Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) Fellow) highlights that without enough hours for sleep, exercise, healthy meals and social connection, people can’t reduce their dementia risk.

We are pleased to announce Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity, Edgar Villanueva has been selected for the #TIME100Climate 2025! 👏 time.com/collections/...

Dr. Temitope Farombi, neurologist and GBHI Fellow, is calling on Nigeria’s National Assembly to embed brain health into the country’s health, education, and economic policies.

Peru has approved its National Dementia Plan 2026–2028! Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health supported key advances in early detection, care pathways and training.

On #InternationalDayForTheAbolitionOfSlavery, Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity Danai Mupotsa reflects on the unfinished work of repair. Danai questions the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's limits as a model of justice, noting how closure might have been created without “true restoration”.

The Atlantic Institute hosted its first livestream on AI’s societal impact, featuring feminist author Laura Bates and AFRE Fellow Nasser Eledroos. Laura warns that while AI shapes every part of life, we urgently need safeguards to prevent it from deepening inequality. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfVX...

Inspired by the new book co-edited by Najma Mohamed (@afsee-lse.bsky.social) and featuring a chapter by Atlantic Institute’s Lysa John, Harpinder Collacott reflects on reimagining the future and exploring eco-social contracts for just, sustainable societies. www.atlanticfellows.org/post/can-we-...

Congratulations to the 27 Pilot Awardees! In partnership with the @alzassociation.bsky.social, Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) and the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, these awards celebrate global collaboration, local impact and bold ideas that advance equity in brain health.

It’s been an inspiring week in Cape Town, where members of the Atlantic Institute team and the Atlantic Institute Governing Board joined a series of meetings and celebrations. One of the highlights was marking the graduation of the newest Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity in South Africa cohort!

Join Spirituality and Health: Ritual, an interactive session with neurologist and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health Kirti Ranchod. 🗓️: Saturday November 29, 2025 🕚: 11am (SAST) 📍: Wits Origins Centre, Braamfontein 🎟️: allevents.in/johannesburg...

In response to a recent study on how income and race affect dementia risk in the U.S., Alzheimer’s researcher and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Dr. Jorge Llibre-Guerra, highlights that the findings show social and structural factors create unequal dementia risks across communities.

Ahead of this week’s graduation of the newest cohort of Fellows in Cape Town, Board members and Atlantic Institute staff spent the day with the Tekano team talking about regional impact and exploring ways to work more closely together.

Can multilingualism support brain health and aging? :brain: Atlantic Fellows for Brain Health Equity Agustín Ibañez and Adolfo García found that multilingual individuals showed younger biobehavioral brain ages compared to monolingual speakers.

Congratulations to Chris Oechsli for his LSE Honorary Fellowship, celebrating his remarkable contributions to @afsee-lse.bsky.social, the III and his global leadership in philanthropy, and social and economic equity. www.atlanticfellows.org/news/lse-awa...

Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia (The Equity Initiative), Dr Renard Siew, shares his reflections from COP30 on ambition, nature-climate convergence, ASEAN momentum and why delivery must now be central to climate action.

We were thrilled to launch our Artificial Intelligence series with a conversation between activist and author Laura Bates and Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity, Nasser Eledroos, chaired by XR Lead Alice Wroe. They unpacked the chilling ways AI can challenge feminism, racial equity and democracy.

Connecting minds at #COP30! Oxford climate alumni, Rhodes Scholars, and local leaders built new networks and ignited collaboration for climate action at our Meet & Greet event this week.

#RhodesScholar, Canadian politician, acclaimed journalist, and award-winning author Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as the next Warden of Rhodes House and CEO of the Rhodes Trust. Find out more >> bit.ly/chrystia-fre... @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social

Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health (GBHI) Agustín Ibáñez and Johnny Miller (@afsee-lse.bsky.social) got together at Berlin Science Week to explore the connections between aerial photography and neuroscience. Read more from their conversation: www.atlanticfellows.org/post/unequal...

Kotchakorn Voraakhom continues to use her platform to uplift and amplify youth voices as she moderated Rewriting the Rules: Youth Voices for the Future of COP at #COP30 last week. With bold youth leaders, she discussed the urgency and creativity young people bring to climate action.

Happening today! Join Laura Bates, Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity @nasser.wiki and moderator Alice Wroe XR Lead, Atlantic Institute to explore AI’s ethical, social and equity risks. www.eventbrite.com/e/being-huma...

At #COP30, Dorah Marema urges the world to move beyond top-down climate policy. True resilience comes from communities shaping their own future with real resources, real participation and real power. Read more from Dorah’s statement: www.cities-and-regions.org/cop-30-presi...

Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia (The Equity Initiative), Dr Renard Siew, is at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Immersed in critical discussions at the intersection of energy, justice and innovation, Renard is shaping the future of Southeast Asia and the Pacific’s energy transition.

Health Equity in Southeast Asia Fellow (The Equity Initiative), Dr Renard Siew, is at #COP30! From advancing industrial decarbonisation to championing community-led, just energy solutions, Renard is turning ideas into real-world impact and shaping South East Asia’s future.

How does Artificial Intelligence impact our society? Join Laura Bates, Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity @nasser.wiki and moderator Alice Wroe XR Lead, Atlantic Institute to explore AI’s ethical, social and equity risks. 📅 Nov 17 2025 🕰️ 3pm GMT 💻 Zoom Live Event: www.eventbrite.com/e/being-huma...

1/ At the Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025, we joined changemakers from around the world to imagine a future where prosperity, sustainability and human potential grow for everyone, as we explored the theme of abundance on a global scale.

Recently, our Executive Director Lysa John joined Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity in Southeast Asia in Bangkok. Her reflection celebrates Fellows who lead with purpose, navigate conflict and build solidarity through empathy and shared learning. www.linkedin.com/pulse/lesson...

Join Creative Brainwaves at dlr Libraries on 14 Nov! Explore how the creative arts support brain health through talks, workshops, & performances promoting wellbeing. 🎭🧠 #BrainHealth #Creativity www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/creati...

Director of Innovations & Partnerships at the Atlantic Institute, Harpinder Collacott, shared insights on rethinking how citizens, governments and institutions share decision-making power. She calls for local leadership, fairness and accountability to build more just and sustainable societies.

Are you working to build a fairer world? 🌍 Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE. Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...

Urban growth threatens the lives of communities living in cities. On #WorldCitiesDay, Kotchakorn Voraakhom, landscape architect and Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia, urges urban designers to respect nature to create an environment where communities and innovation thrive.

“Some seats you take; others you build.” This #BlackHistoryMonth, neuroscientist and Atlantic Fellow Chi Udeh-Momoh reflects on belonging, equity and global collaboration in #BrainHealth.

AI is transforming society - but at what cost? Join Laura Bates, Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity @nasser.wiki and moderator Alice Wroe to explore AI’s ethical, social and equity risks. 📅 Nov 17, 2025 🕰️ 15:00pm GMT
📍 Atlantic Institute XR Lab, Oxford (In-person & live webinar)

“Seekers”, a film by Atlantic Fellows Mahoro Semege & Tendai Chisirimunhu Kathemba, tells the story of asylum seekers in South Africa. Inspired by Mahoro’s own refugee journey, the film invites audiences to see asylum seekers as resilient people with visions to challenge the world’s indifference.