News headlines
UCL professor shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Non-fiction
Professor Daisy Fancourt (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) has been shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-fiction for her book Art Cure: The science of how the arts transform our health.
27 Mar 2026
Parenting programmes can improve wellbeing for families from diverse backgrounds
Evidence-based parenting programmes delivered through community organisations can support family wellbeing and should be considered as part of wider strategies to reduce health inequalities, a landmark UCL study has found.
25 Mar 2026
UCL professor named UNESCO chair for arts and global health
Professor Daisy Fancourt (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) has been announced as a new UNESCO Chair in Arts and Global Health.
17 Mar 2026
Institute news
In memoriam: Emeritus Professor Michael Wadsworth
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Emeritus Professor Michael Wadsworth, who led the National Survey of Health and Development at UCL.
12 Mar 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Priya, Health Psychology MSc
From India to UCL and beyond, Priya’s MSc in Health Psychology shaped her career in student wellbeing and inspired a passion for inclusive mental health practice.
11 Mar 2026
UCL IEHC Career Progression Group: International Women’s Day 2026
On International Women's Day 2026 we spoke to members of our Career Progression Group about their greatest achievements, resilience and looking to the future.
11 Mar 2026