We're delighted to share that Ghada Alswayied won the Best Research Poster Award at the #BCConf2026 in Lisbon! The conference featured 80+ poster presentations, reflecting outstanding work from researchers across the field of behaviour change. See the poster here: padlet.com/bcconf2026/b... ⬅️

Dr Chloe He explains in an article for @uk.theconversation.com how same-sex couples may have to spend up to £25,000 of their own money on fertility treatment before the NHS will help them have a baby. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek when we join Marmalade Trust in raising awareness of loneliness 🧡 We're proud to be contributing to tackling loneliness through our research – we're investigating how best to support lonely pupils in schools 🏫 Learn more: sbbresearch.org/projects/ina...

Who gets access to creativity, and why does it matter for our health? Professor Daisy Fancourt’s research shows that engaging in the arts can improve wellbeing and reduce stress, but access to creativity is essential. @ucl-sbb.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social @creativelivescl.bsky.social

We are receiving national media coverage for the new report, 'Physical punishment and child outcomes in the UK', with Principal Investigator @anjaheilmann.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The coverage continues for @anjaheilmann.bsky.social Heilmann and the research team behind the new report on physical punishment and child outcomes in the UK ..... www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Thank you to our incredible delegates and everyone who joined us at this year’s Arts Health Research Intensive! 🎓 It was such a pleasure to spend the week learning together and building new connections #AHRI26 @stcolumbashospice.bsky.social @whoeurope.bsky.social

Photos from the launch of the Physical punishment and child outcomes report, attended by Principal Investigator @anjaheilmann.bsky.social and Jess Asato MP, Member of Parliament for Lowestoft. Read the full report here: www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

We are delighted to announce that Dr Ayeshah Émon has been awarded a UCL Student Choice Award for Diverse & Inclusive Education! @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

“If you change their bedtimes too much, we end up inducing this kind of jet-lag effect, which makes it really, really difficult to regulate behaviour,” - Professor Yvonne Kelly (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) www.the-independent.com/life-style/h...

"We’re used to thinking about health in terms of pillars like physical activity, diet and sleep. Arts engagement deserves to be considered alongside those" ucl-population-health-sciences.shorthandstories.com/art-cure/ind...

Young carers (16–18) have worse mental health than their peers: higher anxiety, depression & chronic illness. This pattern holds across gender, ethnicity & income. 📣 General support isn’t enough: we need targeted interventions. link.springer.com/article/10.1... #CarersWeek #MentalHealth #YoungCarers

** New report: Physical punishment of children is harmful and must be banned in England and Northern Ireland ** @anjaheilmann.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @citystgeorges.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org @nspcc.bsky.social Read the full report here: lnkd.in/eCDNKq5C

What does it take to work in global mental health? According to our guest Parth Sharma: reflexivity, holding tension and rethinking how knowledge is shared. In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, we unpack why the future of global mental health needs new ways of thinking and learning.

Book onto a Social Epidemiology MSc 1-2-1 and speak directly to a member of our team about the programme! This specialist MSc at UCL is the ideal preparation for specialising as a trained health professional, researcher or policymaker. Book here: bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/Booka12...

Hitting children (often referred to as smacking) by parents or caregivers as a form of punishment is linked to behavioural problems and worse exam results and should be prohibited in England and Northern Ireland as soon as possible, UCL researchers say. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

📢 Young carers are the forgotten group in NEET policy. They’re 119% more likely to be persistently NEET, and far less likely to complete FE/HE - a new study by @rebeccalacey.bsky.social shows. www.nuffieldfoundation.org/wp-content/u... @ucliehc.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org

"Dancing, singing, writing, drawing, crafting, reading, enjoying exhibitions, attending festivals and going to gigs are all activities you should be immersing yourself in as a valuable tonic." www.bigissue.com/life/health/...

How important are the arts for our health? Professor Daisy Fancourt’s research shows how engaging in the arts can support both mental and physical health. Full story: https://bit.ly/4tUppfn @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @ucl-sbb.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social @creativelivescl.bsky.social

UCL has pledged to become a Nature Positive University, marking a major step in its response to the biodiversity crisis and reinforcing its ambition to place nature at the heart of sustainability. www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable/...

📝 Applications are now open for UCL’s new Pro-Vice-Provost (Intercultural Communication) role, a major new leadership position shaping the latest UCL Grand Challenges theme. Apply here (Internal applicants only): https://bit.ly/4vaGJOa

Join the first ever live audience of Public Health Disrupted on Tuesday 30 June! In this special episode, @thewrittenro.bsky.social and @xandvt.bsky.social will explore the history of public health at UCL and consider what it can teach us about health today. bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/0...

UCL has received the Race Equality Charter (REC) Silver Award by Advance HE in recognition of our sustained commitment to advancing race equality. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

As England moves closer to a major shift in how power is distributed locally, a critical question is coming into focus: can devolution deliver better health, and fairer health, for communities? www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

NEW PAPER in @eyejournal.bsky.social (open access): Qualitative analysis of patient & staff experiences of novel, community-based clinic for chronic eye disease: we discuss how appointments work, clinical setting, communication/engagement, & future of such clinics www.nature.com/articles/s41...

These findings resulted from Project HERCULES, led and delivered by @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social, @ucleye.bsky.social, @ucliehc.bsky.social, @thebartlettucl.bsky.social, @profnaomifulop.bsky.social, @cazline42.bsky.social

Hat's off to this year's graduates🎓 We’re celebrating every single one of you who is crossing the stage at the Royal Festival Hall this week. Congratulations on reaching such an incredible milestone. We’re so proud of you. 💜

Festival of Early Stage Researchers 2026 is taking over UCL East on 3 June. Step into a day of discovery, connection and celebration with your community – the people who inspire you, support you, and shape the future alongside you: www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resour...

Heavy caring responsibilities reduce brain function for people aged 50 & over, whereas light caring duties can actually be beneficial to middle-aged and older people’s mental abilities, new research led by Dr @baowenxue.bsky.social from @ucliehc.bsky.social finds www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Regularly taking part in arts activities such as reading, listening to music or visiting a gallery or museum may slow the pace of biological ageing, suggests a new study by UCL researchers. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

“Our study provides the first evidence that arts and cultural engagement is linked to a slower pace of biological ageing” - Dr Feifei Bu www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

Find out how hobbies can help build our self-esteem and confidence in this article featuring work from UCL IEHC researchers. time.com/article/2026...

In this episode of #PublicHealthDisrupted podcast, Dr Melissa Oldham highlights why #PublicHealth shouldn’t judge individual choices when it comes to #alcohol, and should focus on the systems that encourage #drinking.

🎧 Listen to the whole episode "Why are younger generations drinking less?": publichealthdisrupted.transistor.fm/episodes/why...

Want to boost your iron levels? "The majority of people’s iron doesn’t come from meat. It’s a case of having a reasonable balance of different types of foods" - Dr Rana Conway www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

Is a 'smoke-free generation' possible? "The thing to note is that it is a ban of selling cigarettes to young people, so you are not criminalising young people but what you are saying to shop owners is you cannot sell to them" - Professor Robert West www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Boost your levels of happiness and personal fulfilment 🎨 🎭️ From painting to letting go of guilt, explore what to do and what not to do in retirement (with advice from Professor Daisy Fancourt).

In this article Dr Sarah Jackson unpacks the validity of concerns about #GenerationVape. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Patients presenting to GPs and Emergency Departments, and DIY dentistry - the consequences of declining access to dental care. Read this article just publised in @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/393/...

In case you missed the announcement from @royalalberthall.bsky.social over on LinkedIn... Prof Daisy Fancourt has been appointed as their first ever Associate Scientist! This builds on her work demonstrating how music positively impacts health 🥼 🎵 Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/royal-...

"The long-term goal is to phase out the product [tobacco] for future cohorts. And eventually simplifying the landscapes for businesses," said Dr Emma Beard (UCL Epidemiology & Health) on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill that aims to create a 'smoke-free generation' www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Celebrating Teaching Excellence ✨ Alongside conducting cutting-edge research, our team members are also involved in teaching at UCL We're delighted to share that Dr Jess Bone & Dr Feifei Bu have been shortlisted for the UCL Provost Education Award for Innovation 👇 www.ucl.ac.uk/teaching-lea...

An insightful session by Dr Kerry Calvo and Dr Miranda Kronfli (UCL) on using a Universal Design for Learning approach to create more inclusive, flexible, and supportive learning environments. #PCME2026 #MedicalEducation #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #PrimaryCare

Shaping the future of primary care placements 🌍 A great session from Dr Will Spiring, Dr Neelam Parmar, and Dr Anir Renukanthan (UCL) on curriculum review and innovation in primary care education. #PCME2026 #MedicalEducation #PrimaryCare #CurriculumDevelopment

Artificial Intelligence in medical education 🤖 An engaging session by Professor Andrew Williams (UCL) and Dr Hanady Hamdallah exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI in primary care education. #PCME2026 #MedicalEducation #AI #PrimaryCare

Expecting the unexpected - reflecting on challenges in teaching by Dr Aniruthan Renukanthan, Prof Joe Rosenthal and Dr Neelam Parmar, UCL, Dr Anna Ehrlich, Salaried GP and Dr Konrad Laker #PCME2026 #MedicalEducation #PrimaryCare

Shaping tomorrow’s primary care doctors 🌟 An inspiring session by Dr Devina Maru, Dr Sarah Armstrong, and Dr Will Coppola (UCL) on leadership teaching for students. #PCME2026 #MedicalEducation #PrimaryCare #Leadership

Formative feedback in clinical placements 💬 A fantastic student-led showcase by Dr Hanady Hamdallah and Dr Anya Rehman-Wood on a feedback tool co-developed with MBBS and Mpharm students, PPI and academics. #PCME2026 #MedicalEducation #PrimaryCare #StudentVoice

Neurodiversity Across the Ages 🧠 Insightful plenary by Dr Rohini Sabherwal (QMUL) on inclusion and student experience. Student voice in action #PCME2026 #MedicalEducation #PrimaryCare #StudentVoice

Upcoming free online webinar: Anthropology By Children & Communities - join us as Dr Kelly Fagan Robinson from @cam.ac.uk presents a methodology designed to centre #LivedExpertise. 📅Thursday 14th May 3:30-4:30pm 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi-...