UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're excited to launch our new podcast, Let's Talk About Women's Health. This episode reflects on UCL’s bicentenary, its long legacy in women’s health and education, and what the Institute looks like today. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/46JD7sS

The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people’s health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by Professor Judith Stephenson (@UCL_IfWH) and @unisouthampton. bit.ly/4sX0BUc

Eid Mubarak!

Eid-e Nowrooz Mobarak!

🎉 One week until the launch of UCL dPHE as a WHO CC! 📅 25 Mar | 🕔 17:00 |📍 UCL 🎟 FREE: hhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-ucls-dphe-centre-as-a-who-collaborating-centre-tickets-1984458909017?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Panel + networking event 🤝 #GlobalHealth

Brain fog or cognitive symptoms affect about at least 60 to 70 % women during menopause transition and beyond. Due to lack of research, the symptoms remain poorly characterised.

An unforgettable evening at @ucl! ✨ Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming @drnighatarif for an inspiring International Women’s Day keynote lecture, "Liberation: The History of the Pill." Join @uclifwh MSc student, Phoebe, as she shares her personal highlights.

"The biggest thing about menopause is we are all different - no two women are the same. So if you're giving advice on social media to a huge population - that's not right," said @ProfJoyceHarper (@UCL_IfWH) on menopause education. Listen here⬇️ bit.ly/47UkbrR

🧵 Our paper is out in @TheLancet! 1️⃣st global framework to measure health before pregnancy. 13 countries, 5,000+ individuals, core indicators that go beyond clinical factors to include social and economic conditions. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 1/n

What an amazing week celebrating #IWD2026! ✨On Tuesday, @DrNighatArif gave an inspiring keynote on the history of the pill, and on Thursday, UCL’s Dr Moscatelli & Dr Captur shared fascinating insights on women’s heart health. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined! 💜

✨New study by Catherine Stewart (@ucl @ich_ppp @UCL_IfWH #ECHILD) shows why England’s Maternity Services Dataset matters more than ever. 👇 ijpds.org/news/02-03-26-…, 👉Full article: tinyurl.com/45wy68d4 @Klharron @adruk @UCLchildhealth

Register now! The @ucl Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026.  This event brings together 250+ researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: bit.ly/4aXnXTA #UCL2026AdvTx @UCLEnterprise @UCL_Business

Our #IWD2026 events begin next week! 🎉 Final few tickets remaining, book now: bit.ly/4kDdwHQ

Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, according to new research from @ProfJoyceHarper (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health). Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4rEVK9K

Join @UCL_IfWH & UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science for Gender Differences in Women's Health: an empowering and informative talk dedicated to women’s cardiovascular health. 📅 Thursday 12 March ⏰ 12:00–13:00 📍 Theobald Lecture Theatre Book here ⬇️ bit.ly/4tBmEkg

Professor Eric Jauniaux (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health) describes the causes of placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum. He stresses that these are rare complications, and praises the NHS efforts in helping those that are affected. bit.ly/4aRO9O2

Join @UCL_IfWH this March as we celebrate Women's History Month with a fascinating lecture and Q&A session from GP and broadcaster, @DrNighatArif, entitled Liberation: The History of the Pill. 📅 Tuesday 10 March ⏰ 18:00–20:00 GMT 🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4kDdwHQ

We're delighted to see Marcia Jacks, our @UCL_IfWH Institute Manager, featured in Faces of UCL, as part of #UCL200. New Faces of UCL will launch every month throughout 2026. Learn more here: bit.ly/4clZpET 📷: Jørn Tomter

Join us on 19 March for UCL’s flagship Women’s Health Tech event: Back to Basics: Re-centring Women’s Health in the Age of Big Tech. The event will bring together leaders from academia, clinical practice, entrepreneurship and industry. Register: bit.ly/3MxHhNI

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating ✨ ☪️