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.
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@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
Image with a stylised red brain on the left and white text on the right saying "Hot Brain 4", on a dark blue background. Also includes details of the meeting (title "Climate change and neurological disorders: mechanisms" and "12 May, 2026 - London and online") and The Lancet Neurology and UCL logos.
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
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
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This week is #BrainAwarenessWeek
Colleague Argyris Stringaris talks how AI can shape the future of mental health diagnosis and treatment with @uclbrainscience.bsky.social
An image of Caswell Barry and Sarah Shipley examining some research information on a computer in an office. The text below has the names of both academics and their job titles.
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)
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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
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Reads: Looking back over your career, what do you consider to be your biggest breakthrough? "During my PhD, I discovered that subtracting one brain scan from another revealed tiny changes over time, a method that shaped my career and showed that Alzheimer’s begins years before symptoms." Professor Nick Fox
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
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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...
Graphic for the Behaviour Change Conference 2026. The top section shows the conference name, dates (17–19 June, with a pre‑conference day on 16 June), and the theme ‘Health & Sustainability’. Below, the text says ‘Join delegates from around the world!’ Above a world map dotted with 35 blue location pins across multiple countries. A banner at the bottom reads ‘Early bird rates end 31 March’.
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. ⏰
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🗓️ 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...
I'm afraid I don't know; please contact IoN.Sustainability@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
Yes, you can participate online by registering for online attendance once you click through to the Eventbrite sign up. A link to the live event stream will be made available to you via Eventbrite ahead of the event start.
