Social Biobehavioural Research Group
@ucl-sbb
Research Group & WHO Collaborating Centre based at the Department Behavioural Science & Health at UCL, led by Prof Daisy Fancourt, investigating how social factors affect health.
What do young people think about #SocialPrescribing? 💭 Today is International #YouthDay, commemorated by the United Nations. In celebration, we've just published a new blog about our Youth Advisory Group for the Social Prescribing Youth Network. 🔗 sbbresearch.org/young-people...
Exciting news: Prof Daisy Fancourt is now on Instagram! 🚀 This summer we're taking the plunge and have set up an Instagram as another home for all the latest news about our research on arts, culture and health. Follow along: www.instagram.com/daisy.fancou...
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 via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi-...
In June we had the pleasure of spending a week in Edinburgh for our flagship Arts Health Research Intensive! You can now read all about it on our blog: sbbresearch.org/arts-health-... A big thanks to our hosts, @stcolumbashospice.bsky.social, partners & our wonderful cohort!
Interested in learning about the power of #SocialPrescribing for #Children & #YoungPeople? Our free online course provides practical tools & resources to help you implement social prescribing, developed in partnership with NASP. 👉 Complete in your own time: nasp.thinkific.com/products/cou...
How can social prescribing be more accessible and inclusive for autistic people? In case you missed it this Spring, we worked with @autistica.org.uk to co-produce a best practice guide, with practical recommendations. Read more here: sbbresearch.org/making-socia...
We’re excited to announce September’s Monthly Methods Webinar with Dr Jess Bone on “What do people do all day? Exploring time trends and daily patterns of health-enhancing behaviours through time use surveys”. 📅 Tues 29th Sept, 12-1pm (GMT+1) 🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi-...
Last week we were joined by Prof Pier Luigi Sacco for a thought-provoking Monthly Methods webinar on "The Cultural Exposome" - the totality of cultural, linguistic, creative & symbolic exposures across the lifespan. 🎥 You can now watch the recording on our website: sbbresearch.org/grace-epi-mo...
New research published today! 📣 Our Wellbeing While Waiting study shows that #SocialPrescribing may help young people awaiting #MentalHealth care by improving their resilience, behaviour and relationships with others 📈 Blog: sbbresearch.org/social-presc... Paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
📣 One week until our next online Monthly Methods webinar! Prof Pier Luigi Sacco will present on The Cultural Exposome - the totality of cultural, linguistic, creative, & symbolic exposures across the lifespan. 📅Thursday 9th July 12-1pm 🎟️Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grace-epi-...
Our latest newsletter is out! Find out about: 🎨 Our latest research, including the molecular biology of arts engagement 💻 Upcoming webinars & exciting Art Cure events 📰 Recent media highlights of our research 🔗 Read more: mailchi.mp/ucl/sbb-june...
Dig into the June edition of the Social Prescribing Youth Network (#SPYN) newsletter for: 🌏 An update from our Director on international engagement 💡 New blogs & latest resources 📌 Community noticeboard full of opportunities, including a call for evidence Happy reading! 🔗 mailchi.mp/ucl/spyn-jun26
Did you know that members of the Social Biobehavioural Research Group have authored over 300 papers! 👉 Browse the full library here: sbbresearch.org/research-pap...
Next month it’s #CreateWeek and the theme for 2026 is #Connect!🎨 Our research shows the value of arts engagement for our health. Throughout the week you can take part in seven creative activities. Register your interest here & download the free activities: createarts.org.uk/createweek/.
Are you an early career researcher looking to understand how #Arts, #Culture and #HeritageActivities can improve #Health and #Wellbeing? Explore our free online course to learn more: sbbresearch.org/arts-culture...
It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek when we join Marmalade Trust in raising awareness of loneliness 🧡 We're proud to be contributing to tackling loneliness through our research – we're investigating how best to support lonely pupils in schools 🏫 Learn more: sbbresearch.org/projects/ina...
Coming up we have two exciting online GRACE-Epi Monthly Methods webinars! 📅 9th July - Prof Pier Luigi Sacco on The Cultural Exposome 📅 17th August - Prof Cláudia Libânio on Design for Health: Inclusive and Participatory Practices in the Global South Book now: sbbresearch.org/grace-epi-mo...
Thank you to our incredible delegates and everyone who joined us at this year’s Arts Health Research Intensive! 🎓 It was such a pleasure to spend the week learning together and building new connections #AHRI26 @stcolumbashospice.bsky.social @whoeurope.bsky.social
Day 3 of the Research Intensive #AHRI26! This afternoon our delegates are taking part in a practical session about creative research approaches and tools 🎨 @stcolumbashospice.bsky.social @whoeurope.bsky.social
We’re delighted to be kicking off our Arts Health Research Intensive Course! We've been greeted in Edinburgh at @stcolumbashospice.bsky.social with glorious weather, and are enjoying getting to know our delegates for this year #AHRI26 ☀️ @whoeurope.bsky.social
Curious about the projects we’re currently working on? 🔎 Visit our projects page to learn more about our latest research: sbbresearch.org/research-pro... 📩 Stay up to date by signing up to our newsletter for regular updates on this exciting work: sbbresearch.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
This week we heard from the brilliant team at Project CREATE @universityofleeds.bsky.social on the role of #ArtsBased programmes in youth #MentalHealth and #Wellbeing. 🎨 Missed the webinar? Catch up here: sbbresearch.org/grace-epi-mo...
Not long now until our 2026 Arts Health Research Intensive! #AHRI26 We're thinking of all the brilliant delegates we've met over the last few years, and looking forward to meeting a whole new cohort at @stcolumbashospice.bsky.social very soon...
🎥 Looking for something to watch on #ArtsAndHealth, #SocialPrescribing, or the impact of #SocialConnections on #Health? Explore our film & media collection, featuring short animations, webinars, podcasts, and more! 🔗 sbbresearch.org/policy-impac...
Did you know it's #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay? 🏥 We're grateful to all the research partners & participants who enabled our latest study, Wellbeing While Waiting. Read our evidence summary to explore our findings about #SocialPrescribing for #YoungPeople 👇 sbbresearch.org/wp-content/u...
This year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theme is #Action. Our research on how #Social factors affect #Health focuses on real-world policy & impact. See how it's shaping international health practice: 📊Research summaries 📰Policy briefings 🎙️Talks, webinars & animations 🔗 sbbresearch.org/policy-impact/
Did you get our latest update? 🔔 Our May newsletter has just hit mailboxes! 📨 Take a look for research updates, events and resources about #CreativeHealth, #SocialPrescribing and more: mailchi.mp/ucl/sbb-may2...
Interested in learning about a method that centres #YoungPeople & #MarginalisedGroups? Or curious about the role of #ArtsBasedProgrammes in #YouthMentalHealth & #Wellbeing? Join one of our upcoming free online webinars with expert speakers: 📅14th May 📅2nd June 🔗 sbbresearch.org/grace-epi-mo...