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Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles
Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles

Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles

A new report, from the UCL Coastal Youth Life Chances project, highlights the challenges faced by young people growing up in coastal communities across England.

08 Jul 2025

Comment: Quitting the quit-aid: people trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support
Comment: Quitting the quit-aid: people trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support

Comment: Quitting the quit-aid: people trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Jamie Brown and Professor Lion Shahab (UCL Behavioural Science and Health) offer strategies to help vapers quit the quit-aid.

08 Jul 2025

First of its kind study for children with arthritis reveals possible new disease targets
First of its kind study for children with arthritis reveals possible new disease targets

First of its kind study for children with arthritis reveals possible new disease targets

Researchers have been able to see what happens in the inflamed joints of children with arthritis, giving insight into why treatments affect children differently.

04 Jul 2025

Around the faculty

Global Business School for Health on the NHS 10 Year Plan for England
Global Business School for Health on the NHS 10 Year Plan for England

Global Business School for Health on the NHS 10 Year Plan for England

Professor Nora Colton, Director of the Global Business School for Health, responds to the recently published NHS 10 Year Plan for England

08 Jul 2025

UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences 2025 academic promotions announced
UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences 2025 academic promotions announced

UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences 2025 academic promotions announced

UCL confirms new senior academic, research and teaching appointments, effective from 1 October 2025.

04 Jul 2025

Lumina Shines Bright at GBSH’s Dragons' Den Final Pitch Event
Lumina Shines Bright at GBSH’s Dragons' Den Final Pitch Event

Lumina Shines Bright at GBSH’s Dragons' Den Final Pitch Event

GBSH’s Dragons' Den Final saw students pitch bold healthcare innovations, with Team Lumina winning for their AI-powered perinatal mental health platform.

02 Jul 2025