Global Mental Health MSc at UCL - Join a global community tackling mental health challenges in low-resource settings. Gain skills to make a global impact and advance your career. Applications open now. Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

'Futurecasting’ 21st Century Global Health: Anticipating Threats and Preparing Responses Professor Natalia Kanem will deliver the UCL-Lancet Lecture 2026 12 March 2026 Open to the public - register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-lancet... @thelancet.com @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

Interested in public health? Apply for a Chadwick Travelling Fellowship or Scholarship worth up to £6,000 to research real-world health challenges 🌍 🔗 Open for UCL PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students: bit.ly/4sYUIGX @ucl.ac.uk @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social @uclengineering.bsky.social

One month to go… UCL turns 200! 🎉 On 11 February, we kick off #UCL200 – a year of celebrations marking our radical founding in 1826 as London’s first university, open to all. Expect parties, exhibitions, student festivals, art, books, performances, and more. Get ready! @uclspeccoll.bsky.social#UCL200

What causes brain fog during menopause? Dr Shema Tariq (@uclglobalhealth.bsky.social) was interviewed recently on BBC Woman's Hour. Hear what @shematariq.bsky.social had to say from 17 minutes: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002md1f

🌍 Global Health Seminar Series 🌍 Next week we’re hosting Dr Kelly Rose-Clarke (UCL) for a talk on: “Child and adolescent mental health intervention: innovation from the Global South” 📅 3 Dec ⏰ 12:00–13:00 📍 In-person 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-instit... #GlobalHealth #UCL #SeminarSeries

👤 Upcoming Global Health Seminar Welcome Professor Richard Lilford CBE (University of Birmingham) as the next speaker in our Global Health Seminar Series. Seminar title: “Primary Healthcare in LMIC Cities” 📅 22 October 🕛 12:00–13:00 (Online) 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-instit...

🎙️ We’re excited to welcome Dr Vasee Moorthy, Senior Advisor @WHO, to next week’s #GlobalHealth Seminar! 🩺 “WHO’s framework for strengthening the clinical trial environment” 📅 14 Oct | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 In-person 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/efJ2x3xZ #UCL #SeminarSeries

📣We’re pleased to welcome Professor Ed Fottrell to today’s UCL Global Health Seminar: “Transdisciplinary research and action in global non-communicable diseases.” Join us in person and be part of the discussion. 🌍

🌍 Congratulations to @lancetcountdown.bsky.social on winning a 2026 GAEA Award from the World Economic Forum. Honoured in the "Bridging Evidence to Action" category for turning climate & health data into impact through global collaboration. 👏🌱 #GAEAAwards #Peopleplanetprogress

🎟️ STARTING SOON: Online launch of the 2025 MSF-Lancet Countdown Joint Brief. Hear from authors and contributors about the Lancet Countdown 2025 Global Report findings, and discuss key responses to the impacts of climate change. 📅4 Nov, 12PM (GMT) lancetcountdown.org/event/msf-an...

Thinking about postgraduate study at UCL? Join our online sessions next week to hear directly from our Admissions and Student Funding teams, get practical advice, and ask your questions. 🔗 Register here: https://direc.to/nrPW #UCLGraduateOpenEvents

🎓Join us at UCL Institute for Global Health on 11 Nov, 13:00–14:00 for our next seminar! Prof Ed Fottrell on 'Transdisciplinary research & action in global non-communicable diseases'. 📍 In-person Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-instit... #GlobalHealth #UCL #NCDs #PublicHealth

📣 It’s time! Applications for UCL postgraduate programmes are OPEN. 🌍 Study in London 🎓 Learn from world-leading academics 💼 Boost your career Explore your options now: https://direc.to/nrN7 #UCLMastersMatter

🎓Thinking of studying Global Health, Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology or Health Economics and Decision Science? Learn more at our November online information sessions to find out what it's like to study at a world-leading institution!🌍 🔗 Secure your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

To mark World Mental Health Day 2025, Professor Rochelle Burgess (@thewrittenro.bsky.social) from @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social shares why mental health must be prioritised in global recovery efforts, and how community-led action can drive meaningful change.

Researchers from @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social have developed a digital tool that visualises the impact of diet on health and the planet, following the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission’s latest report on sustainable food systems. Learn more and explore the tool: www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

🎙️We’re excited to welcome Dr Marina Romanello, Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown at UCL, to speak at our upcoming Global Health Seminar Series. 📅 14th Oct, 12:00-13:00 💻 Online 🔗 Register: buff.ly/cbj0FwY #GlobalHealth #UCLSeminars

📣 An excellent opportunity for anyone in New York City or São Paulo interested in studying at UCL! Meet Dr Rolando Leiva-Granados from @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social next week at the QS Discover Fairs: 📅 São Paulo – 11 Sept 📅 NYC – 13 Sept #UCL #GlobalHealth #QSDiscover #StudyInLondon

🌍 Meet UCL’s Dr Rolando Leiva-Granados at the QS Discover Master’s Fairs in São Paulo & NYC this Sept! Chat about the MScs offer by the Institute for Global Health: 📅 São Paulo – 11 Sept 📅 New York – 13 Sept Learn more: buff.ly/YElDcWu #UCL #GlobalHealth #QSDiscover #StudyInLondon

FINAL CALL: Survey closes today Are you dealing with the health impacts of climate change, and the health benefits of climate change action, in your community, your work, or your daily life? We want to hear from you ⬇️ lancetcountdown.org/news/consult...

“I always say the mother of the abandoned baby is herself abandoned,” said Professor Lorraine Sherr (UCL Institute for Global Health), on the challenges pregnant homeless women face, and the controversy surrounding ‘baby windows’. Read the full article:

🚨 Tsunami Preparedness Saves Lives Professor Ilan Kelman ( @ilankelman.bsky.social ) highlights how early warning systems and effective evacuation operations may have saved thousands of lives during the recent tsunami in Hawaii. Read the full article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

@ilankelman.bsky.social joins The Standard’s Tech & Science Daily to decode the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka quake and 4m tsunami waves it unleashed. Discover how these waves form and how communities can stay safe. 🎧 Listen: shows.acast.com/039b783b-a52... #Tsunami #Earthquake #DisasterRiskReduction

Thanks to @phoebeweston.bsky.social ‬for today's ‪@theguardian.com briefing www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... on lives saved in yesterday's #Pacific #tsunami. @uclrdr.bsky.social @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social @uclwrc.bsky.social #EWS #WarningSystems #Warning #DRR #EarlyWarning #EarlyWarningSystems

🎓 Postgrad applications are still open until 29 August 2025 for non-visa students. Whether you're interested in fighting infectious diseases, influencing health policy, or promoting equitable development, UCL can help shape your future in global health. Learn more: buff.ly/yC78l61

Applications are open for our short course in Research Methods: HIV, Sexual Health & Infectious Diseases. Ideal for academics, postgrads and healthcare professionals. Learn to: 📚Design studies 📈 Analyse data 🩺 Turn research into real-world impact 3-6th November 2025. Learn more: buff.ly/lwkySOt

🎓 Professor Delan Devakumar’s inaugural lecture is now up on YouTube! He reflects on his journey through paediatrics, humanitarian work, and public health, and shares insights into the structural forces shaping child and adolescent health. 📺 Watch here: youtu.be/uxJIUDAnykc

🎥 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural lecture of Professor Delan Devakumar yesterday! It was an inspiring and thought-provoking session that sparked meaningful conversations. A full recording will be available soon on our LinkedIn and YouTube channels.

🌿 On July 14, join us for Exploring Indigenous Health & Wellbeing in the Context of Climate Change — a cross-disciplinary event on Indigenous health, climate action, and resilience. 🌍🔥 Register: buff.ly/Hb5mYBX #IndigenousHealth #ClimateJustice #IndigenousKnowledge #ClimateChange

🎟️ Join us for Prof Delan Devakumar’s inaugural lecture on 9 July, exploring the structural determinants of child and adolescent health, including climate change, migration, racism, and violence, alongside Prof Devakumar's professional and academic journey. buff.ly/1iv0KSn

🚨 Event Alert! 📅Thursday, 3 July at 2pm BST Health-related Misinformation & Disinformation and impacts on health service utilisation Join in person ➡️ buff.ly/BhZZED9 Join on Zoom➡️ buff.ly/vbVGKE7 #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #UCL

📹 In case you missed it you can now watch Professor Zelee Hill's Professorial Inaugural Lecture over on our YouTube channel! In her inaugural lecture, Zelee shares the journey that has shaped her career as a researcher and advocate for global child health.

Applications are closing soon for our Postgraduate Taught Programmes at UCL! 📅 Visa-required applicants deadline: 27 June 2025 📅 Non-visa applicants deadline: 29 August 2025 Join a vibrant, international community at the forefront of global health research and policy. Learn more: buff.ly/R1dBuXw

🎓The deadline for Institute for Global Health Postgraduate Bursaries applications is June 27th. Get £2,000 towards tuition if you're a UK or Overseas student in financial need, studying one of the three MSc programmes at IGH.

🎓 New 3-year PhD in Medical Statistics or Epidemiology on congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) available at IGH, focusing on CMV screening's impact on child health in Europe. 🩺 Ideal for those interested in infectious diseases or maternal & child health. 💻 Apply by 16 July 2025. buff.ly/2cpVdll

🏆 UCL is ranked 9th globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for the third year in a row. This marks our 14th year in the global top 10, reflecting the strength of our academic and employer reputation. 🔗 Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju... #QSWUR

A baby's gut bacteria in the first week of life may help to protect against viral infections later in childhood, suggests a new gut microbiome study led by Dr Cristina Garcia-Mauriño and Prof Nigel Field @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

🎓 Curious about how a Master’s degree can help you drive real-world impact? Join our virtual information sessions next week for our MSc programmes at UCL! 📅 Health Economics and Decision Science MSc - 3 June, 17:00 📅 Global Health and Development MSc - 5 June, 13:00 Register now: buff.ly/aFuJq0P

🎟️ Join us for Prof Delan Devakumar’s inaugural lecture on 9 July, exploring the structural determinants of child and adolescent health, including climate change, migration, racism, and violence, alongside Prof Devakumar's professional and academic journey. buff.ly/1iv0KSn

Final Call for UCL African Graduate Scholarship Applications! 🌍 The scholarship supports African nationals with strong academic and professional backgrounds who have an unconditional offer for the MSc in Global Health and Development at UCL. Deadline: 30th May Find out more: buff.ly/yTMkk4p

🎓 Thinking about postgraduate study? Join us on 4th June for our Postgraduate Open Day at UCL! This is your chance to meet programme directors in person, explore our programme content and get a feel for what it’s like to study at UCL. 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/YPd9s7I

Congratulations to all our students graduating today! 🎓 We wish you every success in your future endeavors. #UCLGrad

Join our information sessions to learn how our MSc programmes can equip you with impactful skills and knowledge. 📈 Health Economics and Decision Science MSc – 3 June 🩺 Global Health and Development MSc – 5 June 🧬 Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology MSc – 17 June Register: buff.ly/WyPcrYZ

In our first episode of Season 5 of Public Health Disrupted, @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social unpack the power of community fitness with Chrissie Wellington OBE & UCL's Flaminia Ronca from @uclmedsci.bsky.social We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it!

The latest multi-agency IPC Report on Gaza, co-authored by IGH's Dr Andrew Seal, finds the Gaza Strip is still confronted with a critical risk of Famine amid ongoing conflict, aid blockade. Read the report now: buff.ly/phzOrqe

🎓 Thinking about a Master’s in Global Health? Join our upcoming information sessions to hear from Programme Directors, ask your questions, and discover how our degrees can shape your future. Sessions start June 3rd. Find out more and register: buff.ly/WyPcrYZ #UCL #GlobalHealth #PostgradLife

🎟️ We were delighted to host a full and vibrant room yesterday at the official launch of the Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application in London. 💻 If you missed yesterday’s event in London, you still have a chance to attend the Manchester workshop - buff.ly/NedDeyZ 📸: James Tye

🌍Applications for IGH's Postgraduate Bursaries 2025-2026 are still open! These bursaries offer £2,000 towards tuition for UK or Overseas students in financial need, studying one of the three MSc programmes at IGH. Apply by 27th June.

🎓 IGH Scholarships 🎓 Are you passionate about global health and considering a postgraduate degree? The Institute for Global Health (IGH) offers a variety of scholarships to support your academic journey. 🌍✨ Explore funding opportunities : buff.ly/Glsa1oI