How can we spot when someone isn't telling us the truth? 🤔 Prof Sophie Scott shares insights on the subtle voice changes that might reveal who is lying: www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

UCL & London Local Authorities Policy Summer Residency – express your interest by 1 June Host a public servant and strengthen links between research, policy & practice. Got any questions? Join our info session: 20 May, 12:00–13:00 Read more bit.ly/4u50hU8

One in 10 times that a person with dementia goes missing results in serious harm, finds a new @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social led analysis of police data on missing people incidents involving older adults in the UK. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

🏢Can architecture better support our mental health and wellbeing? Find out from UCL’s Hugo and Fiona below 👇 https://bit.ly/48Jbilq @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @thebartlettucl.bsky.social @hugospiers.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth

🎶Graphic Scores brings together young people living with Parkinson’s to co-create visual representations of music. Watch the impact below 👇 https://bit.ly/4cNez4C @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @drharrycostello.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth

Research Assistant role at UCL validating digital biomarkers in FTD and MND, supporting a UK multicentre study using devices and cognitive assessments. Closing date: 28th May www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

🧠 Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know physical fitness can influence your mental wellbeing AND cognitive performance? Explore UCL’s Active Minds research 👇 https://bit.ly/4tppKaq @theiseh.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth

Last chance to book! Improving interventions for children’s & young people’s #mentalhealth 🧠 13 May | 9am–5pm Showcasing cutting‑edge research, NHS partnerships & new approaches to prevention and early intervention. Check out our confirmed speakers! https://bit.ly/3N2ah0l

🎉 We’re pleased to announce that UCL has appointed Professor Andrew Dick as new Dean of the Faculty of Brain Sciences. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

🤖 UCL and University of Roehampton research suggests that AI-generated voice clones are easier to understand than human speakers in noisy environments. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

🎉 We’re delighted to announce Professor Erin Schuman, will become Director of the UCL Queen Square Institute (@uclqsion.bsky.social) from 1 Jan 2027. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ap...

Two weeks to go! Join us on May 12, 2026, for the Hot Brain 4 meeting on climate change and neurological disorders, organised with @uclbrainscience.bsky.social. This year, experts will examine the mechanisms underlying the effects of #ClimateChange on #BrainHealth. Register here: hubs.li/Q049pp660

A scoping review of UK dementia prevention policies by @uclqsion.bsky.social researchers found efforts to be under-evaluated and insufficiently targeted. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Applications open for Mental Health & Wellbeing ECR Catalyst Grant Call with funding of up to £10k available to support innovative, cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries & focuses on bringing discovery to practice. Deadline: 18 May https://bit.ly/3PKtgxh

In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, we look into why younger generations are drinking less, and what this means for public health. Xand and @thewrittenro.bsky.social are joined by Millie Gooch and @melissaoldham.bsky.social. Listen now: publichealthdisrupted.transistor.fm

Analysis of microbes in the gut can reveal whether a person faces an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, before they have developed any symptoms, suggests a new study led by @uclqsion.bsky.social researchers. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ap...

Pint of Science returns to venues across London from 18 to 20 May, giving attendees the chance to talk about the latest scientific developments over a drink. Check out the events being hosted by UCL here: pintofscience.co.uk/organisation... @pintsworld.bsky.social

New @ucleye.bsky.social & @uclqsion.bsky.social research reveals a unified explanation for how neural activity shapes blood supply across the entire brain. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @carandinilab.net @agnesland.bsky.social

🌫️🧠 Brain fog affects two-thirds of women going through menopause but more research is needed to better understand the link, according to a new perspective article co-written by Prof Aimee Spector (@uclpals.bsky.social)

One month to go! Improving interventions for children’s & young people’s mental health 🧠 13 May | 9am–5pm Join us during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek as we showcase cutting‑edge research, NHS partnerships & approaches to prevention & early intervention. https://bit.ly/3N2ah0l

How does climate change affect the brain? Join us on May 12, 2026, for Hot Brain 4, organised with @uclbrainscience.bsky.social. This year, experts in the field will examine the mechanisms underlying the effects of #ClimateChange on #BrainHealth. Register today: hubs.li/Q049pp660

🎉 We’re proud to announce that we’ve been ranked fifth in the world for Psychology in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. A huge thank you to our brilliant students, researchers and staff who make this possible. 💜

Clinicians and researchers with an interest in #mitochondrial disease: Queen Square Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine (5 May 2026) is a CPD-approved course covering pre-clinical & translational research, and the latest updates in NHS diagnostic testing. Registration: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

On #WorldBipolarDay, here are 5 things to know about bipolar disorder from a researcher with lived experience. Prof @drtgergel.bsky.social is a @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social researcher & Director of Research at @bipolaruk.bsky.social#WorldBipolarDay Sign up to an event today: https://lnkd.in/eX6cvWJR

A new report by Dr Sarah Yardley (Churchill Fellow, UCL Division of Psychiatry) calls for a major rethink of how palliative care is designed and delivered for people with complex mental health needs. @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @churchillfship.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

This week is #BrainAwarenessWeek Colleague Argyris Stringaris talks how AI can shape the future of mental health diagnosis and treatment with @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

New research has uncovered a critical breakdown in how the brain consolidates memories. While we rest, our brains typically "replay" recent experiences to move them into long-term storage. www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science... #AlzheimersResearch #Neuroscience #UCL #DementiaAwareness #UCLBrainSciences

Another reel for #brainawarenessweek - what a week in an Alzheimer’s research lab looks like! (we’ve decided all of our lab work needs a D&B soundtrack now) @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social

When it comes to brains, there are no stupid questions! Join Prof Hani Marcus for an Ask Me Anything over on Reddit *TODAY* at 1PM (UK time). Details below 👇

A @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social survey shows youth mental health needs are rising: 64% have faced difficulties and 32% expect to need support soon. Academic and financial pressures are major factors. 👉️ www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se... #BrainAwarenessWeek

For #brainawarenessweek - come and meet the team! (Yes, Hugh Jackson is an honorary member) Reel by @sophie0g.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social

On day two of #BrainAwarenessWeek, Professor Nick Fox reflects on the discoveries and unexpected moments that defined his career in dementia research. Read more 👇 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @uclqsion.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk

Don't miss out on this fascinating Lunch Hour Lecture happening today as part of #BrainAwarenessWeek!

Its #brainawarenessweek so a chance to highlight some of our work using stem cells to understand dementia.Take a look at @sophie0g.bsky.social wonderful instagram account showcasing some of her work using organoids to model FTD @uclbrainscience.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DVt5t5X...

Today marks the start of #BrainAwarenessWeek, a global celebration of the incredible advancements and benefits of brain research. At @ucl.ac.uk, we’re sharing how our pioneering brain research improves lives worldwide. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2026

📣EI Information day📣 The next Ear institute information day is taking place on Wednesday 15th April. Come and join us for an exciting in-person event for both UG and PG programmes of study. More information and how to book here: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

What can a brain tell us after someone has died, and how does that knowledge help us to predict and treat diseases? Join Dr Zane Jaunmuktane (@uclqsion.bsky.social‬) for a Lunch Hour Lecture to mark this year's Brain Awareness Week. 🗓️ 17 March, 1-2PM 📍 Online www.ucl.ac.uk/events/event...

Thanks to a generous donation from The Karlsson Játiva Charitable Foundation, we are pleased to announce the KJCF Quest Fellowships in Brain Health and Multimorbidity: Protecting the Brain Through the Senses. Applications due 13 April. Further details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/ucl-fa...

👋 Meet Prof @susanmichie.bsky.social, the Director of @ucl-cbc.bsky.social! In our latest Meet the Expert feature, Prof Michie reflects on what drew her to the field of behaviour change, what inspires her day-to-day, and the wisdom she’d pass on to her younger self. 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Have you booked your place yet for #BCConf2026? We value bringing people together from a wide range of countries, disciplines and sectors - last year we welcomed delegates from 35 countries (shown in the map below)! 🌍 Late‑breaking abstracts close 9 March, 09:00 UK. ⏰ www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Join Prof @hanimarcus.bsky.social for a Reddit ‘ask me anything’ on 19 March to ask your questions about brain surgery. #BrainAwarenessWeek Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @uclqsion.bsky.social

💡Curious about how we understand minds, behaviour, and social interaction? Join the Virtual Information Session for UCL’s MSc Social Cognition: Research and Applications! 📅 25 Feb, 5:30-6:30PM (UK time) 🎓 Meet the team, explore the curriculum, ask your questions www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

🌡️🧠 How is climate change impacting brain health? Join us at Hot Brain 4 to explore the mechanisms linking environmental stressors and neurological disorders. 🔗 ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/events/2026/may/hot-brain-4-climate-change-and-neurological-disorders-mechanisms www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

We’re thrilled to have received so many high‑quality submissions for #BCConf2026. Huge congratulations to everyone accepted for an oral or poster presentation 👏 It’s shaping up to be our biggest conference yet. Don’t miss out - early‑bird rates end 31 March: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

What’s the deal with inflammation and schizophrenia? The jury is still out, but we found that higher childhood levels of IL-6 are linked to brain volume reductions in adulthood, in the default mode network @uclbrainscience.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We are delighted to see departmental alumni Eleanor Maguire, and her former PhD student Sir Demis Hassabis, honoured in the UCL Faces project, as part of UCL’s bicentenary celebrations. Read about their valuable contributions on the UCL Faces webpage. www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search...

Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨ #UCL200 #LoveUCL

Today, UCL marks 200 years since its foundation. This year, we'll celebrate two centuries of learning and innovation and share those achievements with our community. Discover our Faculty's exciting #UCL200 programme of events and learn how you can get involved: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Just over one in 10 deaths from a wide range of infectious diseases are associated with obesity worldwide, finds a major new study led by Prof Mika Kivimaki @uclbrainscience.bsky.social, published in @thelancet.com

Young people have fewer real‑world social spaces than ever; and it’s affecting wellbeing. Read Professor Eamon McCrory and Ritika Chokhani on “social thinning” in The Conversation. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek theconversation.com/young-people...