UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health

09/04/2026

"The treatment itself is a roller coaster, and then the days when you get that period or you've had your embryo transfer back; there are so many times when it becomes really difficult," said Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health) on women undergoing IVF.

Learn more here:

🔗 https://bit.ly/41jy4wf

People struggling to conceive say friends and family often make well-meaning but insensitive comments about their infertility.

01/04/2026

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health are proud to reflect on our inspiring series of Women’s Health events hosted throughout March 2026.

From thought-provoking discussions to impactful knowledge-sharing, these events have highlighted the importance of advancing women’s health and amplifying diverse voices across our community.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff and speakers for their dedication in planning and delivering these events, and to our students, alumni, and members of the public who joined us and made each session so meaningful 💜

Missed something or want to revisit the highlights?

Catch up with our events here 👇

https://bit.ly/47Dkp6O

Let’s keep the conversation going.

01/04/2026

Easter UCL closure is approaching 🌸

University College London will be closed from 5:30pm on Wednesday 1 April to 9:00am on Wednesday 8 April, with some study spaces remaining open for students who need them.

Support services will continue to be available throughout the closure, ensuring students can still access help if needed.

This period also marks the return of UCL’s Easter Switch Off campaign - an initiative encouraging our community to reduce energy consumption across campus. Before leaving, we encourage everyone to switch off lights, unplug equipment, and help contribute to a more sustainable university environment:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable/news/2026/mar/easter-switch-2026-rest-recharge-and-reduce-spring

Full details on opening times, available services, and support can be found via the link:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/study/support-and-wellbeing/contact-us/closure-periods-2026-support-and-services

We wish all students and staff a restful and enjoyable break.

📸: (Festive Round entry)

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

27/03/2026

What does heart health really look like for women? 🫀

As part of Women’s History Month, UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health and UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science hosted an inspiring talk on gender differences in women’s heart health.

Featuring presentations from Dr Gaby Captur and Dr Sara Moscatelli, and followed by a Q&A session, the event highlighted why a gender-specific approach to cardiovascular health is so important.

In this recap, Women's Health MSc student, Alanna, shares her key insights from the talk, and why advancing awareness in this area is critical for improving patient outcomes.

25/03/2026

UCL is now ranked in the top 10 globally in 12 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, including two first-place rankings. 👏

The UCL Institute of Education has topped the rankings for Education for the 13th Consecutive year, with The Bartlett ranking first for Architecture & Built Environment for the fourth year in a row.

Read more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/mar/prestigious-rankings-elevate-ucl-global-top-10-four-more-subjects

23/03/2026

On Friday evening, we were excited to celebrate the launch of Professor Joyce Harper's new book, Your Joyful Years.

Through the voices of fifty inspiring women, the book explores what it truly means to age well — embracing health, happiness, and purpose.

🎓 Hear from UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health MSc student, Alanna, as she shares her standout moments from an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration.

20/03/2026

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 researchers at UCL and the University of Southampton.

Senior author Professor Judith Stephenson (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health) said: “This is an ongoing process to prioritise a set of internationally agreed core indicators for monitoring health before pregnancy.

“Our research found over 120 relevant indicators, far too many to include in a routine surveillance system, but through a rigorous collaborative process we have whittled that number down to around 40.

“Indicators relating to conception tend to be from a health professionals’ perspective – we have, for the first time, produced a set of agreed metrics which reflect the views of the general public. Together, these indicators will give us a more holistic view of health before people try to get pregnant.

“A strong international collaboration is now needed to achieve consensus on which core indicators can be compared across low-, middle- and high-income countries.”

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4sX0BUc

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 researchers at University College London and the University of Southampton.

20/03/2026

Eid-e Nowrooz Mobarak to everyone celebrating

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today!