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Social Biobehavioural Research Group

@UCL_SBB

Research Group @UCL_BSH led by @Daisy_Fancourt investigating how social factors affect health. WHO Collaborating Centre, @ArtsHealthECRN, Covid-19 Social Study

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Join us at the Arts Health Research Intensive 2027 🚀 Interested in #ArtsInHealth? Scholarships are available to support participation of people who may be otherwise underrepresented in the field of arts and health! ⌛️ Applications close 15 Nov 2026 🔗 sbbresearch.org/arts-health-…
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The first newsletter from the new European Culture and Health Hub (ECHH) is now available! 📬 Take a look and subscribe for future updates: pn5o7.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk…
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📣 Introducing the European Culture and Health Hub (ECHH)! We’re excited to be working on this new programme dedicated to strengthening and advancing the field of arts, culture, health, and wellbeing across Europe. 🔗 Read more here: sbbresearch.org/projects/ech…
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Join us for November’s Monthly Methods Webinar, with Professor Aline Haas on “Culturally Grounded Arts Interventions for Brain Health: Methods and Evidence from the Global South." 💃 📅 Thursday 26 November, 12-1pm (GMT) 🎟️ Free, online & open to all 🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi…
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Missed October's Monthly Methods webinar on "Analysing Big Qualitative Data: Current Methods & Future Directions"? We heard from Dr Norha Vera San Juan & Dr Sam Martin on current approaches used to analyse large qualitative datasets. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/S2_EhGWYjws?si=u-uE…
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Interested in #Arts and #Health research? Make sure to explore the landmark @j_artshealthlab - @TheLancet Global Collection on Arts and Health. It shares latest evidence, future roadmaps, plus a photo essay featuring 32 examples from around the world 🗺️ jameelartshealthlab.org/rese…
Jameel Arts & Health Lab - Lancet Global Collection on Arts and…

Jameel Arts & Health Lab - Lancet Global Collection on Arts and…

Convened by the Lab, the landmark series connects international researchers and artists to present evidence on the value of the arts in clinical and…

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🌟 SBB Spotlight 🌟 This summer, a brilliant group of placement students joined our Research Group to work on a systematic review focused on the epidemiological evidence on arts and health☀️ Read about Amrit & Josh's experience working with the team! ➡️ lnkd.in/eqkNp2VP
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📣 Don’t miss October’s Monthly Methods webinar: “Analysing Big Qualitative Data: Current Methods and Future Directions” 📅 22 October, 1–2pm (GMT+1) 🎟️ Free, online & open to all 🔗 Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi…
GRACE-Epi Monthly Methods: Analysing Big Qualitative Data

GRACE-Epi Monthly Methods: Analysing Big Qualitative Data

With Dr Norha Vera San Juan and Dr Sam Martin

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Join us for October’s Monthly Methods Webinar, where Dr Norha Vera San Juan & Dr Sam Martin will present: “Analysing Big Qualitative Data: Current Methods and Future Directions” 📅 22nd Oct, 1-2pm (GMT+1) 🎟️ Free, online, and open to all 🔗Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi…
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"One key to social prescribing’s success is simply asking young people what matters to them." Check out a new feature on youth #SocialPrescribing including reflections from Dr Daniel Hayes, Principal Research Fellow. mindsitenews.org/2026/10/14/…
Go Fish! The Rise of Youth Social Prescribing – MindSite News

Go Fish! The Rise of Youth Social Prescribing – MindSite News

A UK-born healthcare movement that “prescribes” community activity to struggling young people is spreading to Canada, Australia, and the US.

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The WE-EngAGE (Wellbeing, Engagement, Ageing) project explored the impact of #LeisureEngagement on the psychological, cognitive, & physical #Wellbeing of #OlderAdults 🎥 Watch our brand-new animation here to discover our findings: youtu.be/3isVlFcOS80?si=jrY-…
Exploring Leisure Engagement Among Adults Aged 55+: Findings from the...

Exploring Leisure Engagement Among Adults Aged 55+: Findings from the...

Watch our animation sharing learning from the research project WE-E...

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Research team: Hei Wan (Karen) Mak, Saoirse Finn, Daisy Fancourt, in partnership with the @EdinburghUni @PATHS_Research @Katey_W Olivia Turner
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ICYMI 🔔 Join us for the next @SPYN_UK Member Meetup to learn about our member offering, available resources & to connect with others working on bringing #SocialPrescribing to children and young people! 📍 Online 🗓️ 21 Oct, 12-1pm BST 🎟️ Free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pr…
Social Prescribing Youth Network: Introduction & Resources

Social Prescribing Youth Network: Introduction & Resources

Learn about SPYN's latest and upcoming work, our resources, and connect with members!

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Interested in #SocialPrescribing for children and young people? Join our next @SPYN_UK event to learn about the network & available resources. 📍 Online 📅 21 Oct, 12-1pm BST 🎟️ Free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pr… 🍂 Our September newsletter is also out – see replies.
Social Prescribing Youth Network: Introduction & Resources

Social Prescribing Youth Network: Introduction & Resources

Learn about SPYN's latest and upcoming work, our resources, and connect with members!

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🌍 Tomorrow is #WorldMentalHealthDay & the theme is lived experiences! We would like to say a massive thank you to all the people who have contributed to our research, including research participants & advisory group members. 💜 @WHO🔗who.int/campaigns/world-ment… @mentalhealth
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Last week, we kicked off the new academic year with our termly team meeting! 📸 We caught up on our work over the summer and explored how AI is shaping the future of research. ⭐ To learn more about the team, check out our SBB Spotlight series: sbbresearch.org/news-events/…
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#ArtCure meets the Queen! 👑 Prof Fancourt recently spoke at The Queen's Reading Room Festival @ChatsworthHouse. She joined Psychiatrist & author @JoannaCannon to discuss #ArtCure & later spoke with Queen Camilla on the value of reading. Upcoming events: sbbresearch.org/projects/art…
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Art Cure is published by @cstone_press @PenguinUKBooks (UK) and @CeladonBooks (US). Images courtesy of The Queen's Reading Room, Photography by Hayley Bray (lnkd.in/eWVpgNKY).

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🕰️ What do people do all day? In September’s Monthly Methods webinar, Dr Jess Bone explored time trends & patterns of health-enhancing behaviours through time use surveys. A key takeaway was their value to explore short- & long-term behaviour patterns. youtube.com/watch?si=iCE07F_…
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Interested in #SocialPrescribing for children and young people? Join our next @SPYN_UK event to learn about the network & available resources. 📍 Online 📅 21 Oct, 12-1pm BST 🎟️ Free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pr… 🍂 Our September newsletter is also out – see replies.
Social Prescribing Youth Network: Introduction & Resources

Social Prescribing Youth Network: Introduction & Resources

Learn about SPYN's latest and upcoming work, our resources, and connect with members!

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Check out our latest newsletter here: mailchi.mp/ucl/spyn-sep26
Dig into latest news from the Social Prescribing Youth Network

Dig into latest news from the Social Prescribing Youth Network

We're a free network for anyone interested in social prescribing for children and young people. Join to stay up to date with news, developments, resources, funding, training and events.

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📣 Applications for the Arts Health Research Intensive 2027 are now OPEN! #AHRI27 Interested in #ArtsInHealth? Join us for an immersive week of developing knowledge, skills & contacts! 🎨🧠 Find out more and apply to join the next cohort: sbbresearch.org/arts-health-…
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Interested in approaches to analysing large qualitative datasets? Register for October’s Monthly Methods Webinar: “Analysing Big Qualitative Data: Current Methods and Future Directions”. 🎙️Dr Norha Vera San Juan & Dr Sam Martin 📅 22 Oct, 1-2pm (GMT+1) 🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi…
GRACE-Epi Monthly Methods: Analysing Big Qualitative Data

GRACE-Epi Monthly Methods: Analysing Big Qualitative Data

With Dr Norha Vera San Juan and Dr Sam Martin

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Join us for October’s Monthly Methods Webinar, where Dr Norha Vera San Juan & Dr Sam Martin will present: “Analysing Big Qualitative Data: Current Methods and Future Directions” 📅 22nd Oct, 1-2pm (GMT+1) 🎟️ Free, online, and open to all 🔗Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi…
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