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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
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
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.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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 ⬇️
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.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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 ⬇️
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.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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
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.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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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
January 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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 ⬇️
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.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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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
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.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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The #RSHE curriculum includes reproductive health but provision is 'patchy' academics have warned. @profjoyceharper.bsky.social @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social is calling for specialist #CPD to support #teachers, while @eshre.bsky.social resources are freely available to support #teaching: buff.ly/aYhfOos
Training and resources needed to end ‘patchy’ reproductive health education - SecEd
Experts urge better training and resources for teachers to improve sex and reproductive health education
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January 15, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Welcome to Term 2! ❄️

We hope you had a restful break and are feeling ready for the weeks ahead. As the campus comes back to life this winter, we’re excited to welcome back our returning students and say a warm hello to those joining us for the first time this term.

#WelcomeToUCL

📸: @yuislucky
January 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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One month to go… UCL turns 200! 🎉

On 11 February, we kick off #UCL200 – a year of celebrations marking our radical founding in 1826 as London’s first university, open to all. Expect parties, exhibitions, student festivals, art, books, performances, and more.

Get ready!

@uclspeccoll.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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 how to make your application stand out.

📆 10 Feb 2026
⏰ 17:00 - 18:00 GMT

Book your place now:

🔗 bit.ly/49ILRkP
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.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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2025 was full of breakthroughs at UCL: scientists developed new insights into Huntington’s disease and cancer, improved understanding of sight loss, revealed the Sun’s south pole, and discovered life beneath Antarctic ice.
Read the highlights: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/dec/ucl-2025-year-review
December 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health wishes all of our staff and students a safe and restful festive break — see you all in 2026! 🎉

UCL is now closed until 9:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. Students will still have access to support during this period.

More details here:

🔗 bit.ly/3YK70EU
December 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Season’s Greetings from UCL🎄

UCL will be closed from 5:30pm on Tuesday 22 Dec 2025 to 9:00am on Monday 5 Jan 2026. Students can access support services during this time.

🔗 More details: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing-services/about-us/closure-periods-2025-support-and-services
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome over 300 delegates to our UCL IfWH & UCLH Annual Conference.

Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social MSc student, Alanna, who picks her five key takeaways from the Conference.

Learn more about our Annual Conferences here:

🔗 bit.ly/3Y4wQTS

#womenshealth #ucl
IfWH Annual Conference 2025 Overview
YouTube video by UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health
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December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎙️ In our final episode of It All Starts Here, Olivia is joined by Dr Chiara Petrosellini, who delves into the critical topic of perinatal mental health, alongside the importance of specialised mental health support.

Catch up on the full episode now:

🔗 bit.ly/3XWMelh

#mentalhealth #womenshealth
December 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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We’re wishing all our students a restful winter break. ✨

Staying at UCL or heading home? Make sure to check out the services and support available over the break. 📎https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing-services/about-us/closure-periods-2025-support-and-services

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December 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"Women have a lack of education about this key life stage… Together with a reported lack of education from their healthcare professionals, women may be left undiagnosed and unsupported,” said @profjoyceharper.bsky.social (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health) on menopause.

Learn more here ⬇️
People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous | CNN
Menopause has a wide range of symptoms and brings several health risks. Yet people worldwide know little about it and awareness and care services remain inadequate, experts warn.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🚀 Just launched! UCL's Grand Challenge of Justice & Equality Impact Report

Celebrating the work of researchers & partners from UCL & beyond to address inequality in all its forms, locally, nationally & globally.

🔗 Find out more & read the report: https://bit.ly/3Ma61e9
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December 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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HRH Duchess of Edinburgh toured @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social to see cutting-edge science improving outcomes for women and babies. She met Wellbeing of Women-funded researchers and discussed their work to stop pregnancy loss. A powerful reminder that science changes lives.

https://bit.ly/4p5kOFH
December 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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HRH the Duchess of Edinburgh visited @ucl.ac.uk’s EGA Institute for Women’s Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social to see cutting-edge science improving outcomes for women and babies. She met Wellbeing of Women-funded researchers and discussed their work to stop pregnancy loss www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/no...
HRH Duchess of Edinburgh meets UCL scientists advancing women’s health
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh visited UCL’s EGA Institute for Women’s Health to see first-hand the cutting-edge science which is improving outcomes for women and babies.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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UCL’s festive gift guide is live, showcasing unique products from UCL entrepreneurs, all of which have received support from UCL Innovation & Enterprise. 🎄🎁

Discover gifts from bespoke cakes to eco-friendly coffee cups and jewellery made from recycled electronics.

Check it out: bit.ly/48dom2R
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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We are recruiting members of the public to help shape research on what it’s like to be pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a baby during an infection outbreak, like COVID. Read more about the project, who we are looking for, and how to apply here www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/help-sh...
November 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Interested in studying Women's Health? 🔬

Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social tomorrow at our Women's Health MSc online information session, where you’ll meet Programme Directors and find out what it’s like to study at a world-leading institution.

📆 27 November, 12:00-13:00 GMT

Secure your place now ⬇️
Graduate Open Events: Women's Health
Explore Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science and Women's Health. Join our virtual open events to meet Programme Directors and plan your next career step.
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
“It gives you another option to try to become a parent using your own genetic material, but in no way does it guarantee that will happen,” said Dr Zeynep Gurtin (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) on the subject of egg freezing.

Learn more here ⬇️

#womenshealth #fertility #eggfreezing #reproductivehealth
Everything I wish I’d known before I decided to freeze my eggs at 36
More and more people are turning to egg freezing to increase their chances of becoming a parent. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it – from the hidden costs to the chances of success
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November 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM