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-publichttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mvpa4zqazs27“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.17 Sep 2026 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpa4zqazs27https://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3ms6e4rzqnc26In 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. https://youtu.be/p9XVCFElfAc?si=E4cS9YdVJm96JQo503 Aug 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6e4rzqnc26https://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mrcgmtvbo222“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.23 Jul 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcgmtvbo222https://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mqoenxuik22rWhat’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.15 Jul 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoenxuik22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mq5lziimm22nFor 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.08 Jul 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5lziimm22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mpiu6g3tkc2zWhat 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.30 Jun 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpiu6g3tkc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mnyqm553ok2tWhat 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.11 Jun 2026 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnyqm553ok2thttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mmta7fligk27Join 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. https://bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/06/public-health-disrupted27 May 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmta7fligk27https://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mkpdoxyvtc2dThank you for joining us yesterday, @ucloe.bsky.social ! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpdoxyvtc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mkk4pzkun22f“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. https://publichealthdisrupted.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-4-dignity-decency-and-dying [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Apr 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkk4pzkun22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mk5yymwh2k2sOur latest newsletter is out now: https://mailchi.mp/ucl/health-of-public-newsletter-april-202623 Apr 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5yymwh2k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mjygpkp2h22xIn 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.fm21 Apr 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjygpkp2h22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mf2ww662e22oYou'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 https://health-of-public-2026-symposium.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=SM17 Feb 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2ww662e22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mdxd6z44722aThe Government Office for Science is launching a new Leadership Development Scheme for mid-career scientists and engineers. Learn more and apply: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=198492203 Feb 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxd6z44722ahttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3mdfkilm2kc2n“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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Jan 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfkilm2kc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uclhealthpublic.bsky.social/post/3md3i7xw72s2hRead 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: https://mailchi.mp/ucl/health-of-public-newsletter-january-202623 Jan 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:3ewfkvnn77ohcm2v5mnhrt2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3i7xw72s2h