UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health
@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social
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
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/ucl-ega-institute-womens-health
"Women with a previous uncomplicated vaginal birth have good chances of a straightforward birth without direct medical attention. Women embarking on their first childbirth do not have this advantage,” said Professor Dimitrios Siassakos (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social)
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/3WimQFJ
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/3WimQFJ
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"Women with a previous uncomplicated vaginal birth have good chances of a straightforward birth without direct medical attention. Women embarking on their first childbirth do not have this advantage,” said Professor Dimitrios Siassakos (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social)
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/3WimQFJ
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/3WimQFJ
This #MenopauseAwarenessDay, catch up with "Thriving Through Menopause", a UCL InTune & Wellbeing of Women panel discussion, which explores the importance of nutrition, exercise, sleep & mental health through the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
Watch here:
🔗 bit.ly/4oolmFI
Watch here:
🔗 bit.ly/4oolmFI
October 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
This #MenopauseAwarenessDay, catch up with "Thriving Through Menopause", a UCL InTune & Wellbeing of Women panel discussion, which explores the importance of nutrition, exercise, sleep & mental health through the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
Watch here:
🔗 bit.ly/4oolmFI
Watch here:
🔗 bit.ly/4oolmFI
Don't forget to sign up to UCL’s InTune and Wellbeing of Women's online discussion for World Menopause Day taking place tonight from 7-8pm.
Hosted by @profjoyceharper.bsky.social and @drnighatarif.bsky.social and featuring a fantastic guest panel of speakers.
Book your place:
🔗 bit.ly/4oogtwx
Hosted by @profjoyceharper.bsky.social and @drnighatarif.bsky.social and featuring a fantastic guest panel of speakers.
Book your place:
🔗 bit.ly/4oogtwx
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Don't forget to sign up to UCL’s InTune and Wellbeing of Women's online discussion for World Menopause Day taking place tonight from 7-8pm.
Hosted by @profjoyceharper.bsky.social and @drnighatarif.bsky.social and featuring a fantastic guest panel of speakers.
Book your place:
🔗 bit.ly/4oogtwx
Hosted by @profjoyceharper.bsky.social and @drnighatarif.bsky.social and featuring a fantastic guest panel of speakers.
Book your place:
🔗 bit.ly/4oogtwx
Welcome to Autumn Term 1 🍂
We're delighted to welcome our brand new cohort of students to UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health 👋
Here's to a successful year ahead!
#LoveUCL #WelcometoUCL #WomensHealth #UCL
We're delighted to welcome our brand new cohort of students to UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health 👋
Here's to a successful year ahead!
#LoveUCL #WelcometoUCL #WomensHealth #UCL
October 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Welcome to Autumn Term 1 🍂
We're delighted to welcome our brand new cohort of students to UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health 👋
Here's to a successful year ahead!
#LoveUCL #WelcometoUCL #WomensHealth #UCL
We're delighted to welcome our brand new cohort of students to UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health 👋
Here's to a successful year ahead!
#LoveUCL #WelcometoUCL #WomensHealth #UCL
📢 Apply to our IfWH BAME Master's / PhD Scholarship 2025.
The Master's Scholarship has one award available, with £10,000 towards tuition fees.
The PhD Scholarship offers £5,000 per year for 3 years towards tuition fees.
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2025
More info and apply here:
🔗 bit.ly/3TNrvhN
The Master's Scholarship has one award available, with £10,000 towards tuition fees.
The PhD Scholarship offers £5,000 per year for 3 years towards tuition fees.
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2025
More info and apply here:
🔗 bit.ly/3TNrvhN
July 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📢 Apply to our IfWH BAME Master's / PhD Scholarship 2025.
The Master's Scholarship has one award available, with £10,000 towards tuition fees.
The PhD Scholarship offers £5,000 per year for 3 years towards tuition fees.
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2025
More info and apply here:
🔗 bit.ly/3TNrvhN
The Master's Scholarship has one award available, with £10,000 towards tuition fees.
The PhD Scholarship offers £5,000 per year for 3 years towards tuition fees.
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2025
More info and apply here:
🔗 bit.ly/3TNrvhN
Professor Joyce Harper (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) describes the process and impacts of egg freezing procedures that more women are travelling overseas to undergo.
Listen here (from 8 mins 47 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/4lXokQp
@profjoyceharper.bsky.social #WomensHealth
Listen here (from 8 mins 47 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/4lXokQp
@profjoyceharper.bsky.social #WomensHealth
July 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Professor Joyce Harper (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) describes the process and impacts of egg freezing procedures that more women are travelling overseas to undergo.
Listen here (from 8 mins 47 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/4lXokQp
@profjoyceharper.bsky.social #WomensHealth
Listen here (from 8 mins 47 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/4lXokQp
@profjoyceharper.bsky.social #WomensHealth
Dr Dawn Parris (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) and Dr Carmen Fernandez (UCL Mechanical Engineering) describe their surgical gloves developed with force sensors to help train surgeons to apply the correct pressure when operating.
Listen here (from 18 mins 45 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/3Tu7xsa
Listen here (from 18 mins 45 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/3Tu7xsa
July 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Dr Dawn Parris (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) and Dr Carmen Fernandez (UCL Mechanical Engineering) describe their surgical gloves developed with force sensors to help train surgeons to apply the correct pressure when operating.
Listen here (from 18 mins 45 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/3Tu7xsa
Listen here (from 18 mins 45 secs):
🔗 bit.ly/3Tu7xsa
Delighted to announce the following @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social staff have been promoted in the Senior Promotions Round:
Dr Aleksandra Gentry-Maharaj
Dr Sara Hillman
Dr Rajvinder Karda
Congratulations to all on reaching this important milestone in their academic careers.
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/4evbUg8
Dr Aleksandra Gentry-Maharaj
Dr Sara Hillman
Dr Rajvinder Karda
Congratulations to all on reaching this important milestone in their academic careers.
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/4evbUg8
July 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Delighted to announce the following @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social staff have been promoted in the Senior Promotions Round:
Dr Aleksandra Gentry-Maharaj
Dr Sara Hillman
Dr Rajvinder Karda
Congratulations to all on reaching this important milestone in their academic careers.
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/4evbUg8
Dr Aleksandra Gentry-Maharaj
Dr Sara Hillman
Dr Rajvinder Karda
Congratulations to all on reaching this important milestone in their academic careers.
More here:
🔗 bit.ly/4evbUg8
And that's a wrap! 🕺🏻🪩🍕
After a year of hard work, lectures, research, and growth, @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social and @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social students came together to celebrate the end of an incredible year 🎉
Many thanks to the IfWH Student Committee for planning this event to perfection!
#LoveUCL
After a year of hard work, lectures, research, and growth, @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social and @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social students came together to celebrate the end of an incredible year 🎉
Many thanks to the IfWH Student Committee for planning this event to perfection!
#LoveUCL
June 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
And that's a wrap! 🕺🏻🪩🍕
After a year of hard work, lectures, research, and growth, @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social and @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social students came together to celebrate the end of an incredible year 🎉
Many thanks to the IfWH Student Committee for planning this event to perfection!
#LoveUCL
After a year of hard work, lectures, research, and growth, @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social and @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social students came together to celebrate the end of an incredible year 🎉
Many thanks to the IfWH Student Committee for planning this event to perfection!
#LoveUCL
📢 Final call to purchase tickets for the IfWH End of Year Celebration!
📅 Wednesday 18 June 2025
🕖 7.00pm BST until late
📍 The Camden
This event is organised by @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students and is open to all students within @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social.
Book your tickets now:
🔗 bit.ly/4kR6Aph
📅 Wednesday 18 June 2025
🕖 7.00pm BST until late
📍 The Camden
This event is organised by @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students and is open to all students within @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social.
Book your tickets now:
🔗 bit.ly/4kR6Aph
June 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
📢 Final call to purchase tickets for the IfWH End of Year Celebration!
📅 Wednesday 18 June 2025
🕖 7.00pm BST until late
📍 The Camden
This event is organised by @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students and is open to all students within @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social.
Book your tickets now:
🔗 bit.ly/4kR6Aph
📅 Wednesday 18 June 2025
🕖 7.00pm BST until late
📍 The Camden
This event is organised by @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students and is open to all students within @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social.
Book your tickets now:
🔗 bit.ly/4kR6Aph
Eid Mubarak! UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health wish everyone celebrating a safe and peaceful Eid al-Adha ✨
#EidMubarak #EidAlAdha #UCL
#EidMubarak #EidAlAdha #UCL
June 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Eid Mubarak! UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health wish everyone celebrating a safe and peaceful Eid al-Adha ✨
#EidMubarak #EidAlAdha #UCL
#EidMubarak #EidAlAdha #UCL
Congratulations to all of our incredible @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students that graduated last Friday at Royal Festival Hall! 🎓
We can't wait to see where your journey takes you next...🌍💡
#WomensHealth #postgrad #graduate #university #UCL #science #medicine #success #achieve #inspire #careers
We can't wait to see where your journey takes you next...🌍💡
#WomensHealth #postgrad #graduate #university #UCL #science #medicine #success #achieve #inspire #careers
May 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations to all of our incredible @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students that graduated last Friday at Royal Festival Hall! 🎓
We can't wait to see where your journey takes you next...🌍💡
#WomensHealth #postgrad #graduate #university #UCL #science #medicine #success #achieve #inspire #careers
We can't wait to see where your journey takes you next...🌍💡
#WomensHealth #postgrad #graduate #university #UCL #science #medicine #success #achieve #inspire #careers
Congratulations to all of our @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students graduating today! 🎓
We are so proud of you all and wish you every success in the future.
#UCLGrad #WomensHealth #UCL
We are so proud of you all and wish you every success in the future.
#UCLGrad #WomensHealth #UCL
May 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Congratulations to all of our @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social students graduating today! 🎓
We are so proud of you all and wish you every success in the future.
#UCLGrad #WomensHealth #UCL
We are so proud of you all and wish you every success in the future.
#UCLGrad #WomensHealth #UCL
This #WorldOvarianCancerDay, take a look back at Episode 3 of our It All Starts Here #podcast with UCL/UCLH Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Adeola Olaitan, which discusses five different types of gynaecological cancers, including ovarian cancer.
Watch the full episode now:
🔗 bit.ly/4m2HaXr
Watch the full episode now:
🔗 bit.ly/4m2HaXr
May 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This #WorldOvarianCancerDay, take a look back at Episode 3 of our It All Starts Here #podcast with UCL/UCLH Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Adeola Olaitan, which discusses five different types of gynaecological cancers, including ovarian cancer.
Watch the full episode now:
🔗 bit.ly/4m2HaXr
Watch the full episode now:
🔗 bit.ly/4m2HaXr
🎙️ Join us for Episode 6 of the It All Starts Here Podcast, featuring Clinical Fellow at UCLH/UCL, Dr Dawn Parris. This episode discusses the different methods of giving birth, how decisions are made in the delivery room, & innovations in training obstetricians.
🎧 Listen/watch now: bit.ly/42JLlyj
🎧 Listen/watch now: bit.ly/42JLlyj
April 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🎙️ Join us for Episode 6 of the It All Starts Here Podcast, featuring Clinical Fellow at UCLH/UCL, Dr Dawn Parris. This episode discusses the different methods of giving birth, how decisions are made in the delivery room, & innovations in training obstetricians.
🎧 Listen/watch now: bit.ly/42JLlyj
🎧 Listen/watch now: bit.ly/42JLlyj
Happy Orthodox Easter to everyone celebrating! 🐣
April 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Happy Orthodox Easter to everyone celebrating! 🐣
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! 🐣
April 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! 🐣
Didn't make it to our International Women's Day events last month? Check out our #IWD2025 roundup now! ⬇️
A HUGE thank you to the IfWH IWD Committee, @ucl.ac.uk & @uclh.bsky.social staff & our students for making these events a great success.
Read our full #IWD2025 report here:
🔗 bit.ly/4i6IlSa
A HUGE thank you to the IfWH IWD Committee, @ucl.ac.uk & @uclh.bsky.social staff & our students for making these events a great success.
Read our full #IWD2025 report here:
🔗 bit.ly/4i6IlSa
April 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Didn't make it to our International Women's Day events last month? Check out our #IWD2025 roundup now! ⬇️
A HUGE thank you to the IfWH IWD Committee, @ucl.ac.uk & @uclh.bsky.social staff & our students for making these events a great success.
Read our full #IWD2025 report here:
🔗 bit.ly/4i6IlSa
A HUGE thank you to the IfWH IWD Committee, @ucl.ac.uk & @uclh.bsky.social staff & our students for making these events a great success.
Read our full #IWD2025 report here:
🔗 bit.ly/4i6IlSa
📢 Take a look at when IfWH student, Rosalyn, attended one of our #IWD2025 events earlier this month.
'Be Prepared for Menopause' with @shematariq.bsky.social & @profjoyceharper.bsky.social explored 18 videos by UK experts in menopause and discussed symptoms, diagnosis, lifestyle & management.
'Be Prepared for Menopause' with @shematariq.bsky.social & @profjoyceharper.bsky.social explored 18 videos by UK experts in menopause and discussed symptoms, diagnosis, lifestyle & management.
March 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📢 Take a look at when IfWH student, Rosalyn, attended one of our #IWD2025 events earlier this month.
'Be Prepared for Menopause' with @shematariq.bsky.social & @profjoyceharper.bsky.social explored 18 videos by UK experts in menopause and discussed symptoms, diagnosis, lifestyle & management.
'Be Prepared for Menopause' with @shematariq.bsky.social & @profjoyceharper.bsky.social explored 18 videos by UK experts in menopause and discussed symptoms, diagnosis, lifestyle & management.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay from everyone at @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social!
We've had a wonderful week celebrating #IWD2025 with performances, art exhibitions, lunchtime lectures & panel discussions, and there's still more to come this month!
Find out more here: buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
We've had a wonderful week celebrating #IWD2025 with performances, art exhibitions, lunchtime lectures & panel discussions, and there's still more to come this month!
Find out more here: buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
March 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay from everyone at @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social!
We've had a wonderful week celebrating #IWD2025 with performances, art exhibitions, lunchtime lectures & panel discussions, and there's still more to come this month!
Find out more here: buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
We've had a wonderful week celebrating #IWD2025 with performances, art exhibitions, lunchtime lectures & panel discussions, and there's still more to come this month!
Find out more here: buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
We're nearly halfway through @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social International Women's Day events and today's Lunchtime Lecture with Dr Penny James is now in full swing!
For more information about our #IWD events this March, follow the link below:
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD25 #IWD2025
For more information about our #IWD events this March, follow the link below:
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD25 #IWD2025
March 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We're nearly halfway through @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social International Women's Day events and today's Lunchtime Lecture with Dr Penny James is now in full swing!
For more information about our #IWD events this March, follow the link below:
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD25 #IWD2025
For more information about our #IWD events this March, follow the link below:
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD25 #IWD2025
📢 Don't forget to join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social for our International Women's Day events this week! We're hosting an exciting range of free #IWD2025 events exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
March 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
📢 Don't forget to join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social for our International Women's Day events this week! We're hosting an exciting range of free #IWD2025 events exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
📢 Only one week to go until @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social's International Women's Day events begin!
Come and join us for #IWD2025 as we host an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
Come and join us for #IWD2025 as we host an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
February 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📢 Only one week to go until @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social's International Women's Day events begin!
Come and join us for #IWD2025 as we host an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
Come and join us for #IWD2025 as we host an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Register now! ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#AccelerateAction
📢 Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social to celebrate International Women's Day 2025! We're hosting an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Find out more and book your space here ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD2025 #internationalwomensday
Find out more and book your space here ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD2025 #internationalwomensday
February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📢 Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social to celebrate International Women's Day 2025! We're hosting an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in Women’s Health.
Find out more and book your space here ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD2025 #internationalwomensday
Find out more and book your space here ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#IWD2025 #internationalwomensday
Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social to celebrate International Women's Day 2025! We're hosting an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in women’s health.
Find out more and register your place now ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
Find out more and register your place now ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
February 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social to celebrate International Women's Day 2025! We're hosting an exciting range of free events during March, exploring key issues in women’s health.
Find out more and register your place now ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
Find out more and register your place now ⬇️
buff.ly/4hP8upb
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025