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University College London (@UCL) Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women’s Health. Better lives for women and babies across the world. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/ucl-ega-institute-womens-health

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@uclpophealthsci.bsky.social

02.03.2026 16:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Black women face major barriers to menopause support: new study Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, according to new research from the UCL EGA Institute for Women’s...

Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, according to new research from @profjoyceharper.bsky.social (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health).

Learn more here: bit.ly/4rEVK9K

02.03.2026 16:31 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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International Women's Day 2026: Gender Differences in Women's Heart Health UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and UCL200

Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social & UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science for Gender Differences in Women's Health: an empowering and informative talk dedicated to women’s cardiovascular health.

📅 Thursday 12 March
⏰ 12:00–13:00
📍 Theobald Lecture Theatre

@uclpophealthsci.bsky.social

27.02.2026 16:34 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Placenta complications and how the NHS manages them | Letter Letter: Prof Eric Jauniaux explains the causes of placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum

Professor Eric Jauniaux (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health) describes the causes of placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum. He stresses that these are rare complications, and praises the NHS efforts in helping those that are affected.

Learn more:

🔗 bit.ly/4aRO9O2

#womenshealth #ucl

25.02.2026 10:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Image of Dr Nighat Arif smiling, with a blue and silver stethoscope around her neck. In the background of the image, there is a computer out of focus. The image is promoting Dr Nighat Arif's event taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026 from 18:00-20:00, entitled Liberation: The History of the Pill. There is a purple and white logo depicting UCL200 in the bottom right hand corner of the image.

Image of Dr Nighat Arif smiling, with a blue and silver stethoscope around her neck. In the background of the image, there is a computer out of focus. The image is promoting Dr Nighat Arif's event taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026 from 18:00-20:00, entitled Liberation: The History of the Pill. There is a purple and white logo depicting UCL200 in the bottom right hand corner of the image.

Join us as we celebrate #IWD2026 with a fascinating lecture and Q&A session from GP, TV, and radio medical broadcaster, @drnighatarif.bsky.social, entitled Liberation: The History of the Pill. This event is free and open to all.

📅 Tues 10 March 2026
⏰ 18:00–20:00

🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4kDdwHQ

23.02.2026 11:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations Marcia! 🎉

19.02.2026 10:48 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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So well-deserved to see Marcia Jacks, Institute Manager of @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social profiled in Faces of UCL, as part of #UCL200.

New Faces of UCL will launch every month throughout 2026.

Read the full story about Marcia Jacks: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search...

📷: Jørn Tomter

19.02.2026 10:05 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0
Text reads Ramadan Mubarak next to a graphic of a lit lantern (fanoos)

Text reads Ramadan Mubarak next to a graphic of a lit lantern (fanoos)

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating ☪️

18.02.2026 09:25 — 👍 7    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Stylised illustration of a horse with the text ‘Happy Year of the Horse’ on a yellow background.

Stylised illustration of a horse with the text ‘Happy Year of the Horse’ on a yellow background.

Wishing everyone who is celebrating a Happy Year of the Horse 🏮

17.02.2026 12:04 — 👍 8    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence sends warm wishes to our students, staff, alumni, partners and friends celebrating the Year of the Horse. 🏮

#LoveUCL #YearOfTheHorse

16.02.2026 11:00 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

A brilliant line up of events to mark International Women’s Day in UCL’s bicentennial year 💜

16.02.2026 14:28 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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International Women's Day 2026: Dr Nighat Arif, Liberation: The History of the Pill UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and UCL200

📅 Dr Nighat Arif Lecture and Q&A, Liberation: The History of the Pill

Join @drnighatarif.bsky.social who will present a lecture and Q&A on Liberation: The History of the Pill. Is it the hard-fought feminism freedom that social media wants back in the box?

⏰ 10 March 2026, 18:00-20:00

Book now ⬇️

13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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International Women's Day 2026: Gender Differences in Women's Heart Health UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and UCL200

📅 Talk and Q&A, Gender Differences in Women's Heart Health [Hybrid]

Join us for an empowering and informative talk dedicated to women’s cardiovascular health with Dr Gaby Captur and Dr Sara Moscatelli from UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science.

⏰ 12 March 2026, 12:00-13:00

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13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Back to basics: Re-centring women’s health in the age of big tech Join us this International Women’s Day for an exploration of women’s health innovation in the era of Big Tech.

📅 Back to basics: Re-centring women’s health in the age of big tech

Join us for an exploration of women’s health innovation in the era of Big Tech. As technology accelerates, are women’s health needs truly at the centre of innovation?

⏰ 19 March 2026, 10:00-16:00

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13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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International Women's Day 2026: Professor Joyce Harper, Your Joyful Years Book Launch UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and UCL200

📅 Prof Joyce Harper Book Launch: Your Joyful Years [Hybrid]

Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration, as @profjoyceharper.bsky.social launches her latest book, Your Joyful Years: Empowering Good Health and Happiness Beyond Fifty.

⏰ 20 March 2026, 18:00-22:00

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13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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International Women's Day 2026: Professor Joyce Harper, Your Joyful Years Book Launch UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and UCL200

📅 Prof Joyce Harper Book Launch: Your Joyful Years [Hybrid]

Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration, as @profjoyceharper.bsky.social launches her latest book, Your Joyful Years: Empowering Good Health and Happiness Beyond Fifty.

⏰ 20 March 2026, 18:00-22:00

Book now ⬇️

13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Back to basics: Re-centring women’s health in the age of big tech Join us this International Women’s Day for an exploration of women’s health innovation in the era of Big Tech.

📅 Back to basics: Re-centring women’s health in the age of big tech

Join us for an exploration of women’s health innovation in the era of Big Tech. As technology accelerates, are women’s health needs truly at the centre of innovation?

⏰ 19 March 2026, 10:00-16:00

Book now ⬇️

13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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International Women's Day 2026: Gender Differences in Women's Heart Health UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and UCL200

📅 Talk and Q&A, Gender Differences in Women's Heart Health [Hybrid]

Join us for an empowering and informative talk dedicated to women’s cardiovascular health with Dr Gaby Captur and Dr Sara Moscatelli from UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science.

⏰ 12 March 2026, 12:00-13:00

Book now ⬇️

13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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International Women's Day 2026: Dr Nighat Arif, Liberation: The History of the Pill UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and UCL200

📅 Dr Nighat Arif Lecture and Q&A, Liberation: The History of the Pill

Join @drnighatarif.bsky.social who will present a lecture and Q&A on Liberation: The History of the Pill. Is it the hard-fought feminism freedom that social media wants back in the box?

⏰ 10 March 2026, 18:00-20:00

Book now ⬇️

13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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International Women's Day Events 2026 UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are delighted to host a selection of free events to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 as part of Women's History Month and UCL200.

Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social as we celebrate International Women's Day 2026 & UCL200! 🎉 Our events are open to all, and take place from 10-20 March 2026.

🧵 Take a look at our events in the thread and follow the link to book your place:

🔗 bit.ly/4qw0a1d

@uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

13.02.2026 12:22 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1
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University College London at 200: A potted history The UK's third university, which was founded on 11 February 1826, was the first to admit women.

Here, history happened. UCL was the first UK university to welcome people of all faiths, the first to admit students regardless of social background, and the first to welcome women into higher education alongside men.

Discover more about @ucl.ac.uk's extraordinary heritage ⬇️

11.02.2026 15:19 — 👍 10    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨

#UCL200 #LoveUCL

11.02.2026 08:04 — 👍 139    🔁 80    💬 3    📌 26
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UCL celebrates 200 years: A landmark year begins Today, UCL marks 200 years since its foundation. Based in the heart of London, UCL is rooted in curiosity, tolerance and academic excellence. Throughout the year we will celebrate two centuries of lea...

💜 Today, @ucl.ac.uk marks 200 years since its foundation.
Throughout 2026, we will celebrate two centuries of learning and innovation and share those achievements with our global community.

➡️Discover our exciting #UCL200 programme of events and learn how you can get involved.

11.02.2026 06:55 — 👍 33    🔁 16    💬 0    📌 1
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Graduate Open Events: Women's Health Explore Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science and Women's Health. Join our virtual open event to meet Programme Directors and plan your next career step.

Thinking of studying at @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social? 🔬 Join us next week to explore our Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science & Women's Health, meet Programme Directors, and learn what it’s like to study at a world-leading institution.

📆 Tues 10 Feb 2026
⏰ 17:00 - 18:00

Book now: bit.ly/49ILRkP

06.02.2026 16:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Predicting surgical menopausal symptoms   - The Eve Appeal Dr Zachary Nash is running a study to predict which women will experience menopausal symptoms after having risk-reducing surgery for ovarian cancer.

Many congratulations to Dr Zachary Nash and his team at @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social, who have been awarded funding by The Eve Appeal to run a feasibility study to predict which women will experience persistent menopausal symptoms after having risk-reducing surgery for ovarian cancer.

Learn more here ⬇️

05.02.2026 12:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Graduate Open Events: Women's Health Explore Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science and Women's Health. Join our virtual open event to meet Programme Directors and plan your next career step.

Thinking of studying at UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health? 🔬

Join us this February to explore our Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science & Women's Health, and learn what it’s like to study at a world-leading institution.

📆 Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
⏰ 17:00 - 18:00 GMT

Book your place now ⬇️

30.01.2026 16:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Personalised BRCA decision tool - The Eve Appeal Dr Dan Reisel at UCL is developing a digital tool to help people with a BRCA gene alteration understand their options.

Congratulations to Dr Dan Reisel and his team at @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social, who have been awarded funding by The Eve Appeal to develop a digital tool to help people with a BRCA gene alteration understand their options and make informed decisions about their health.

Learn more:

🔗 bit.ly/49LSd34

29.01.2026 16:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Text reads: UCL ranked #3 in Europe. QS World University Rankings Europe 2026.

Text reads: UCL ranked #3 in Europe. QS World University Rankings Europe 2026.

UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LHcuxz

28.01.2026 10:18 — 👍 33    🔁 17    💬 1    📌 1
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Graduate Open Events: Women's Health Explore Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science and Women's Health. Join our virtual open event to meet Programme Directors and plan your next career step.

Thinking of studying at @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social? 🔬

Join us this February to explore our Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science & Women's Health, meet Programme Directors, and learn what it’s like to study at a world-leading institution.

📆 Tues 10 Feb 2026
⏰ 17:00 - 18:00 GMT

Book your place now ⬇️

19.01.2026 12:25 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Train teachers to deliver sex and reproductive health lessons Reproductive health education needs a radical overhaul, with appropriately trained teachers providing the education the pupils say they need, UCL researchers say.

Teachers need to be adequately trained and equipped to confidently deliver sex and reproductive health education so pupils can make informed choices in the future, according to research by @ucl.ac.uk Prof Joyce Harper @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social and Prof Michael Reiss @ioe.bsky.social

15.01.2026 16:40 — 👍 10    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0