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We are a virtual school bringing academic disciplines together to solve complex health problems. We work beyond disciplinary borders to improve health for all. ucl.ac.uk/health-of-public

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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“They're wanting to do it, but the system is failing them.” In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, @meghanazad.bsky.social explores how birth, feeding and early-life experiences shape the infant microbiome, and why supporting families is a public health issue.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
In this special live episode of Public Health Disrupted for UCL200, we explore the disagreements, activism and resistance that have shaped public health over the past 200 years. youtu.be/p9XVCFElfAc?...
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The history of public health is messier than you think: Live for UCL200
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
“Forming strong personal relationships was almost like a form of resistance.” In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, Dr Rachel Benchekroun, with @thewrittenro.bsky.social, @xandvt.bsky.social & Laura Mucha explore what might be possible if public health took love more seriously.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What’s love got to do with… public health? In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, @xandvt.bsky.social and @thewrittenro.bsky.social are joined by Laura Mucha and @rachelbenchekroun.bsky.social to explore love, care, connection and community as public health issues.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
For the first time in its six-season history, Public Health Disrupted was recorded in front of a live audience as part of of #UCL200! @thewrittenro.bsky.social and @xandvt.bsky.social were joined by historian Dr Cristiano Turbil for a fascinating conversation about the history of public health.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
What could the future of global mental health look like? In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, Dr Kelly Rose‑Clarke (@uclglobalhealth.bsky.social) shares a vision for a more integrated, inclusive approach to mental health.
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UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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.
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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 30/05/2026
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: bit.ly/4tUppfn @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @ucl-sbb.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social @creativelivescl.bsky.social
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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...
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UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Great conversations at UCL’s Health of the Public Symposium 2026, exploring how we move from treating illness to preventing poor #health. From obesity and smoking to alcohol harm and mental health, the day highlighted the power of #prevention and interdisciplinary thinking in #PublicHealth at #UCL.
Conference auditorium full of peopleEvent attendees socialise during the breakA view from the top of event attendees socialise during lunch breakA panel of four speakers on stage answering questions from the audience
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UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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.
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Kristyna Skriczka @kristynaskriczka.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
@uclhealthpublic.bsky.social thank you for an inspiring Symposium last week and for running the Early Career Researcher Poster Competition, providing space for ECRs to showcase our work. #art #mentalhealth #nkwihorezeproject @sriucl.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
An academic poster with a title "Prevention through connection" displayed together with a the Vice-Provost (Health) Award certificate issued to Kristyna Skriczka for first place in the Early Career Poster Competition which took place at the UCL Health of The Public Symposium 2026. The poster is separated into sections. Accessible version of the poster is available at https://www.nkwihoreze.org/interactiveposter#intro
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🧠 Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know physical fitness can influence your mental wellbeing AND cognitive performance? Explore UCL’s Active Minds research 👇 bit.ly/4tppKaq @theiseh.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth
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UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Professor Dame Anne Johnson’s work has played a key role in challenging stigma around sex and sexual health, helping reframe public debate and strengthen public health research and policy in the UK and beyond. Read more, in this profile for Faces of UCL: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Thank you for joining us yesterday, @ucloe.bsky.social !
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
“Death is something that affects us all and by not talking about it we make it harder.” This brilliant episode of Public Health Disrupted delves into dying, dignity and the public health questions around how we care for people at the end of life. publichealthdisrupted.transistor.fm/episodes/epi...
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Public Health Disrupted | Episode 4: Dignity, decency and dying
“Death is something that affects us all and by not talking about it we make it harder.” Death is not infinitely deferrable, yet the successes of traditional modern Western medicine in increasing li...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Our latest newsletter is out now: mailchi.mp/ucl/health-o...
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April news from UCL Health of the Public
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UCL Health Humanities Centre @uclhhcentre.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Should disadvantaged patients have higher priority on medical waiting lists? Johann Go @uclgbsh.bsky.social will introduce an ethical framework for waiting list design in healthcare & explain how this helps reflect on this question. 📅14 May 6:15pm @ucl-ias.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...
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Should disadvantaged patients have higher priority on medical waiting lists?
Join this Health Humanities Seminar with Johann Go (Global Business School for Health, UCL), who will introduce an ethical framework for thinking about waiting list design in healthcare and explain ho...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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
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UCL Faculty of Life Sciences @ucllifesciences.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Biodiversity shapes life on Earth - and it’s disappearing fast. Why does it matter, what’s driving the losses, and how can we turn things around? Watch our new film to hear from UCL experts tracking biodiversity change, building innovative tools, and driving nature‑positive solutions. bit.ly/4aNfrGA
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UCL Global Engagement @ucl-global.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Applications open today for the @absw.bsky.social Media Fellowship, supported by UCL Global Engagement. For @ucl.ac.uk scientists, clinicians and engineers collaborating internationally: 2-6 weeks reporting at a UK media outlet in summer. Deadline: Fri 27 Mar www.ucl.ac.uk/global/absw-...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
You're invited to the UCL Health of the Public Symposium 2026! Join us on 29 April, where we will explore the theme, 'Transforming Health: From Sickness to Prevention'. Join us in-person at UCL or online. Book your place: health-of-public-2026-symposium.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=SM
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Join us on 29 April as we focus on strengthening prevention across public health.
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
📺"What is now an institution in the top 10 elite list of universities started off as an up-start" BBC London report on @ucl.ac.uk's 200th anniversary, featuring Prof @profginab.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social and UCL President & Provost, Dr Michael Spence.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The Government Office for Science is launching a new Leadership Development Scheme for mid-career scientists and engineers. Learn more and apply: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
📢 We're recruiting for a 'Lecturer and Deputy Research Lead' to join our management team. We’re seeking an experienced researcher with expertise in behavioural science and research methods and a proven track record in leading projects. 👉 Find out more & apply by 25 Feb: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Graphic announcing a UCL Centre for Behaviour Change job vacancy for Lecturer and Deputy Research Lead, with application deadline of 25 February.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
“By bringing cross‑disciplinary public health research insights directly into policy and practice, alongside our colleagues in OHID and City Hall, we will work hard to make a positive change in health outcomes in the capital" - Prof Graham Hart, Director, UCL Health of the Public.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Read our January newsletter, full of information about upcoming events, funding opportunities, and the latest news from the vibrant community across UCL, working to improve the health of the public: mailchi.mp/ucl/health-o...
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January news from UCL Health of the Public
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UCL Institute for Global Health @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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-...
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
How the arts can save your life: Professor Daisy Fancourt @ucliehc.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social, author of #ArtCure, offers five tips for making 2026 happier and healthier www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Art could save your life! Five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier and more hopeful
Engaging in creativity can reduce depression, improve immunity and delay ageing – all while you’re having fun
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UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Last week, Prof Daisy Fancourt launched Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health. For #UCL200, we’re marking 200 years of bold ideas like this shaping healthier lives. @ucl-sbb.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
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Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health
As UCL marks 200 years of bold ideas shaping society, Professor Daisy Fancourt launches Art Cure, a book illustrating how creativity can power healthier lives.
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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Anyone else spotted #ArtCure on the shelves today? Prof Daisy Fancourt's new book reveals the life-changing power of the arts, informed by the results of decades of scientific studies: sbbresearch.org/projects/art... @ucl-sbb.bsky.social
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not get the nutritional guidance they need for safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss, say experts led by Dr Adrian Brown @arrdept-ucldom.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social
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People on weight loss drugs without support may be vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies
People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficienci...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Our final Health of the Public newsletter for 2025 is out, with the latest funding opportunities, news and events related to improving health for all: mailchi.mp/ucl/health-o...
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December news from UCL Health of the Public
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
In the face of unprecedented challenges across health and care, strong leadership matters more than ever. Take ten minutes to share your views on the support leaders need in our short survey. Respond by 30 December 2025 and have the chance to win a £250 voucher: bit.ly/4qpcPnl
A graphic of three health care professionals talking. Accompanying words flag that The King's Fund is running a short 10 minute survey for people to share their views on the support leaders need. Respond by 30 December 2025 for the chance to win a £250 voucher.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Report: Community-Led Non-Clinical Interventions in Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing in North East England A valuable resource exploring interventions that are effective in supporting men's mental health: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Dr Megan Armstrong offers a solution to breaking the cycle of inequality by prioritising sustained investment, structural reform, and genuine community engagement 🔽 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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England's most deprived areas named - with Jaywick topping list
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.
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Humera Iqbal @humeraiqbal.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Join us for an exciting panel event - Visualising Migration: Art, Resistance & Wellbeing 📅 Tuesday 11th November, 4.30–6.30pm 📍 Leolin Price Lecture Theatre, 30 Guilford Street, UCL GOSICH Book your spot now: 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visualisin... @tcru-ucl.bsky.social @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
📣 You're warmly invited to Visualising Migration: Art, Resistance & Wellbeing at 16:30, 11 Nov. This panel discussion has been organised by the Health of the Public Creative Health Community & @tcru-ucl.bsky.social. Learn more and book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visualisin...
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Visualising Migration: Art, Resistance & Wellbeing
An interdisciplinary panel event with voices from journalism, arts, and research exploring migration, resistance and wellbeing.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Sharing one of our favourite clips from the latest Public Health Disrupted episode on Ageing Playfully 💕 “Play allows for meaningful connection… It’s a way to celebrate the humanity of the people we visit” - Rachel Colles, an Elderflower with Hearts & Minds.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Ahead of #WorldMenopauseDay on 18 October, we are sharing two podcasts that shine a light on and debunk the many myths around menopause. Both with @profjoyceharper.bsky.social from @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social 👇
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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay At UCL Grand Challenges, we’re spotlighting research that’s driving change—from early intervention to wellbeing in schools, hospitals, and workplaces. Explore how we’re shaping policy and practice: bit.ly/46zVlfm #MentalHealth #UCL
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
📝 @wellcometrust.bsky.social's new sex and gender in health research funding policy outlines expectations of researchers to integrate sex, gender or both dimensions through the research life cycle. Read the new policy: wellcome.org/research-fun...
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Sex and gender in health research policy - Funding Policy | Wellcome
This funding policy outlines our requirements for considering sex and gender in funding applications. Sex and gender can influence whether and how we develop certain health conditions, how well we res...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🎙️ Happy #InternationalPodcastDay! To mark the day, we are looking back at Season 5 of Public Health Disrupted 👇 Catch up on all episodes: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/p... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2FcvrZG... SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/uclsound/set...
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Education Podcast · Updated Monthly · Presented by Doctor, writer and TV Presenter Xand van Tulleken and community health psychologist and self-proclaimed hippie, UCL's Professor Rochelle Burgess. Thi...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Excellent learning opportunities for researchers at all career stages ⬇️ Learn more: www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-la...
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted: Ageing Playfully! Join @thewrittenro.bsky.social, Dr Carrie Ryan (UCL Arts & Sciences) and Rachel Colles (Hearts & Minds) as they explore how play can disrupt conventional narratives around ageing, and reveal its deeper meaning and joy.
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UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @clscohorts.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We're excited to announce CLS will lead the first new nationally representative UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years. Generation New Era will follow the lives of more than 30,000 babies born in 2026, during their early years, and potentially beyond. Read more: bit.ly/4gfttBP
Photo of three babies lying on the carpetGraphic describing some of the key features of the study: 30,000 babies will take part, it is the first new UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years, babies will be age 9-11 months at the first survey, and 3-4 years at the second survey. Graphic showing sample sizes in the four UK countries: 16,300 babies in England, 5,000 babies in Scotland, 4,500 babies in Wales, and 4,200 babies in Northern Ireland. Graphic describing some of the elements of the study. This includes boosts for ethnic minority and low income families, interviews with fathers as well as mothers, consent to linkage to administrative data.
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UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
“Research has shown that UK parents will welcome the vaccine and can be reassured that it is highly effective and has a good safety record having been used in the USA for 30 years” says @helenebedford.bsky.social from @uclchildhealth.bsky.social.
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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
📢 Don’t miss out – early bird rates for our new advanced module close soon! 📅 22–23 Oct, 12:30–16:30 (UK time) Learn to better select & specify behaviour change techniques with experts from @hbcproject.bsky.social 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch... @martamarques.bsky.social @susanmichie.bsky.social
UCL Centre for Behaviour Change New Course on improving methods for selecting and specifying behaviour change techniques. 22 & 23 October 12:30-16:30 UK time, online.
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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Applications for the Arts Health Research Intensive 2026 are now OPEN ⭐ #AHRI26 Interested in #ArtsInHealth? Join us for an immersive week of developing knowledge, skills & contacts! Learn more & apply 👇 sbbresearch.org/arts-health-...
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