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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🥳 We are delighted to announce that Professor Selina Wray has been appointed to the role of Vice-Dean (Advancement) for the Faculty of Brain Sciences. She will take up the appointment on 1 November 2026. @selinawray.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social

Reads: Professor Selina Wray appointed new Faculty Vice-Dean (Advancement)

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Researchers at UCL are helping to transform the dementia diagnostic pathway through innovations that could make assessments faster, more accessible and more efficient for both patients and the NHS. Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🔬 🧬 At the Alzheimer’s Research UK Drug Discovery Institute at UCL, scientists are working to turn promising dementia research into medicines that could change the future of dementia care. Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @uclqsion.bsky.social

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🥳 Many congratulations to Dr Tricia Seow (@uclqsion.bsky.social) who is one of four UCL academics to have been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant. Dr Seow's work will focus on metacognition and the difficulties it can pose to planning and self-evaluation.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🧠 This World Alzheimer's Day, explore how UCL's world-leading dementia research is helping improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention. 🔗 Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Nearly 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia. Researchers at @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social are exploring innovative ways to reduce risk, using personalised digital interventions to support healthier lifestyles and better brain health. #WorldAlzheimersMonth ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💡 Join us for the UCL 200 Dementia Research Showcase! 🗓️ Friday 18 September 10am-3.30pm (Relaxed View 10am-11am) 📍 University College London, Wilkins Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT 🎟️ Find out more and book a ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl200-dem... #WorldAlzheimersMonth

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today marks the start of #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Over the coming weeks, discover how @ucl.ac.uk researchers are advancing new ways to prevent, treat and care for people living with dementia through groundbreaking research and inspiring stories. Find out more: bit.ly/3SwtZE7

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🥳 Many congratulations to Dr Nicol Birsa (@uclqsion.bsky.social) who has been named the inaugural recipient of the Frank Brake Emerging Leader Award.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🙌 Huge congratulations to Zhongtao Chen, PhD student at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing who has been awarded the 2026 Jon Driver Prize.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One in six UK hospital beds is currently occupied by a person with dementia, at a cost to the taxpayer of £2.8 billion annually, with this number set to increase to one in four by 2040, according to a new report by @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social researchers. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/au...

Reads: 1 in 6 hospital beds filled by dementia patients with this number set to rise to one in four by 2040, according to a new report by UCL researchers.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🌡️ How does the #heatwave impact our brain health? In this article Professor Sanjay Sisodiya (@uclqsion.bsky.social) explores current research findings on neurological health and climate change and highlights gaps we need to address to protect our future health. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🎉 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...

Photograph of Professor Andrew Dick, incoming Dean of the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🎉 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...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🎉 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. 💜

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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: lnkd.in/eX6cvWJR

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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

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

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

👋 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...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🗓️ 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

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

💡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...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🌡️🧠 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...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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...

As we look ahead, we are reminded that our greatest strength lies in our people, researchers, clinicians, and students from around the world, united by our ambition to improve lives. Together, our extraordinary community will continue to push boundaries, transform care, and drive discoveries for many years to come.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Do you want to build a career in children and young people's mental health? Join us on 14 January to find out more about our three in-person UCL Master’s programmes taught and based at Anna Freud in London. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Emeritus Professor David Kemp (UCL Ear Institute), who has been made a CBE for services to auditory sciences and public health. Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/de...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

We're looking back on just some of the incredible scientific breakthroughs that came out of our Faculty in 2025! 💬 The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at @uclqsion.bsky.social. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...

Parts of the brain that are needed to remember words identified by UCL team of neurologists and neurosurgeons

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

On the last day of 2025, join us in reflecting on some of the incredible breakthroughs from the Faculty this year! 🧠 In October, @uclqsion.bsky.social & @ukdri.ac.uk researchers found the time to carry out diagnostic MRI scans for dementia can be cut by a third. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...

UCL researchers develop ultra-fast MRI scans for dementia, cutting scan time from 30 minutes to under seven

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

We're looking back on just some of the incredible scientific breakthroughs that came out of our Faculty this year. 👁️ Pioneering eye device in trial involving a @ucleye.bsky.social researcher restores reading vision to blind eyes. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...

Life-changing microchip helps blind patients read again

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

So many incredible stories came out from our Faculty this year. 🩸 In September, a major @uclqsion.bsky.social -led clinical trial, aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test, welcomed its first participants. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

UCL led trial aims to transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis with simple blood test

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, join us in reflecting on some of the incredible breakthroughs from the Faculty this year! 🧠 In November, a new brain atlas offering unprecedented detail in MRI scans was developed by @uclqsion.bsky.social researchers. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/no...

UCL researchers develop a new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

We're looking back on just some of the incredible scientific breakthroughs that came out of our Faculty this year. 👃 At the UCL Ear Institute, new research demonstrated that a surgical procedure may help patients regain their sense of smell following Covid-19 infection. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...

Long Covid patients who lost sense of smell can be helped with surgery find UCL researchers

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, join us in reflecting on some of the incredible breakthroughs from the Faculty this year! 👁️ In February, a procedure developed by researchers from @ucleye.bsky.social gave infants life-changing improvements in sight. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

Genetic therapy gives infants life-changing improvements in sight

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We're looking back on just some of the incredible scientific breakthroughs that came out of our Faculty this year. First up... Researchers at @uclqsion.bsky.social made global headlines by successfully treating Huntington’s disease for the first time. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

UCL researchers slow the progression of Huntington’s disease for the first time with a groundbreaking new treatment

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Talking about death can feel hard; but it’s essential. This #GriefAwarenessWeek, learn how Dr Libby Sallnow (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) is helping shape a future where dying well is part of living well. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🧵/ November was packed with breakthroughs and stories from UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences! Here’s your monthly roundup of research, awards, and achievements 👇 @uclpals.bsky.social @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Thinking about a career in linguistics? Discover how MA Linguistics at UCL opens doors to research, language tech, and more. Hear from Chao Sun about her experience: 👉 ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/pals/study/student-testimonials/chao-sun-linguistics-ma @uclpals.bsky.social

The training and supervision I received during the course gave me a strong research foundation and the confidence to pursue an academic career.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Congratulations to Professor Sir John Hardy ( @uclqsion.bsky.social, @ukdri.ac.uk), who has been named on Esquire’s Better Men List 2025 for his groundbreaking research into Alzheimer’s disease! www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Sarah Tabrizi ( @ucl-hd.bsky.social, @uclqsion.bsky.social) who has won the prestigious @britishneuro.bsky.social prize for her outstanding contributions to neuroscience! www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/no...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

👩🔬 Meet Dr @giuliaderossi.bsky.social, Senior Research Fellow at @ucleye.bsky.social. She speaks to us about her career highlights and why it's such an exciting time to work in the field of Ophthalmology. 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

👂 Thinking about a career in audiology? Join us at the UCL Ear Institute Information Day to explore our programmes and meet the experts! 📅 26 November 2025 📍 Grays Inn Road 👉 Find out more & register: ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/events/2025/nov/ucl-ear-institute-information-day

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🎓 Interested in Linguistics? Join us for an in-person taster lecture at UCL! 📅 17 November 2025 📍 Bloomsbury Explore what it’s like to study Undergraduate Linguistics and meet our expert faculty. 👉 Register here: ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/events/2025/nov/ug-linguistics-person-taster-lecture

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Rachel Honeyghan-Williams (@sciwithrach.bsky.social) on receiving the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social award for Neuroscience Communicator of the Year 2025! We've loved working with Rachel this year. Check out some of the content we've made together below: 👇

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🏆 Huge congratulations to Dr @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social and the RE-STAR team at @uclpals.bsky.social for winning the 2025 Lionel Hersov Memorial Award from @acamh.bsky.social! www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🎙️ Professor Sir John Hardy’s journey at @uclqsion.bsky.social reshaped Alzheimer’s research. Discover the thrill of gene-hunting and the future of brain science in Episode 5 of Faces of UCL: “The Neuroscience Rockstar”. 👉

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🔬 These images show forebrain organoids that are grown at the UCL Wray Lab to study dementia. This research focuses on a genetic form of frontotemporal dementia, and the colours confirm that the organoids have developing neurons (neural progenitors). 📸: Sophie Goldsmith, @uclqsion.bsky.social

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Becky Appleton, who has been awarded a prestigious NIHR fellowship to investigate which mental health services work best for young people and how to reduce inequalities in access and outcomes. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🎶 Can music help heal the brain after injury? This #WorldStrokeDay we speak to Dr Sara Ajina (@uclqsion.bsky.social) about her pioneering trial at UCLH to find out the impact of music therapy. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

For many, music therapy facilitated social connections, which were often challenging for patients with communication difficulties, such as aphasia. These shared musical experiences provided a sense of connection that might be otherwise difficult to achieve.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

To mark #WorldStrokeDay we caught up with Prof David Werring, (@uclqsion.bsky.social) to ask what the most effective strategies are for stroke prevention, how technology is being used to improve diagnosis and treatment, and much more. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Blood pressure control is probably the most important risk factor to diagnose and treat to prevent first and recurrent strokes. If everybody regularly checked for and treated their blood pressure and the irregular heartbeat of atrial fibrillation from mid-life onwards then many strokes could be prevented.

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