“Forming strong personal relationships was almost like a form of resistance.” In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, Dr Rachel Benchekroun, with @thewrittenro.bsky.social, @xandvt.bsky.social & Laura Mucha explore what might be possible if public health took love more seriously.

What’s love got to do with… public health? In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, @xandvt.bsky.social and @thewrittenro.bsky.social are joined by Laura Mucha and @rachelbenchekroun.bsky.social to explore love, care, connection and community as public health issues.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed such thoughtful audience questions. 🎧 The episode will be released in coming weeks, and we look forward to sharing with you!

For the first time in its six-season history, Public Health Disrupted was recorded in front of a live audience as part of of #UCL200! @thewrittenro.bsky.social and @xandvt.bsky.social were joined by historian Dr Cristiano Turbil for a fascinating conversation about the history of public health.

What could the future of global mental health look like? In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, Dr Kelly Rose‑Clarke (@uclglobalhealth.bsky.social) shares a vision for a more integrated, inclusive approach to mental health.

What does it take to work in global mental health? According to our guest Parth Sharma: reflexivity, holding tension and rethinking how knowledge is shared. In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, we unpack why the future of global mental health needs new ways of thinking and learning.

Join the first ever live audience of Public Health Disrupted on Tuesday 30 June! In this special episode, @thewrittenro.bsky.social and @xandvt.bsky.social will explore the history of public health at UCL and consider what it can teach us about health today. bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/0...

In the latest episode of Public Health Disrupted, we look into why younger generations are drinking less, and what this means for public health. Xand and @thewrittenro.bsky.social are joined by Millie Gooch and @melissaoldham.bsky.social. Listen now: publichealthdisrupted.transistor.fm

Sharing one of our favourite clips from the latest Public Health Disrupted episode on Ageing Playfully 💕 “Play allows for meaningful connection… It’s a way to celebrate the humanity of the people we visit” - Rachel Colles, an Elderflower with Hearts & Minds.

💼 Ep 4: The Future of Work Is a 4-day week good for our health? @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social talk to @joeryle.bsky.social & UCL’s @annahci.bsky.social about wellbeing, productivity & disruption.

🗳️ Ep 3: Beyond the Neglectful State A conversation about the “nanny state” and public health. @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social unpack freedom, responsibility & policy with @admbriggs.bsky.social & @profwilson.bsky.social.

🧠 Ep 2: Listening to Connect @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social explore how we develop entrenched views and the challenges of changing minds with mediator Mia Forbes Pirie & Dr Kris De Meyer (UCL Climate Action Unit). 💬 Connection is the foundation of change.

🏃‍♀️ Ep 1: Running Together @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social speak with Chrissie Wellington OBE & UCL’s Flaminia Ronca (@uclmedsci.bsky.social) about how community fitness events build connection and belonging.

🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted: Ageing Playfully! Join @thewrittenro.bsky.social, Dr Carrie Ryan (UCL Arts & Sciences) and Rachel Colles (Hearts & Minds) as they explore how play can disrupt conventional narratives around ageing, and reveal its deeper meaning and joy.

🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted! In this episode @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social explore the public health benefits of a four-day work week with @joeryle.bsky.social & UCL’s @annahci.bsky.social. 💼 Less burnout 💡More productivity ❤️ Better wellbeing @4dayweek.bsky.social

🎙️ “The point of public health is to create a place where people can live life in their fullest extent…” @admbriggs.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social In our latest episode of #PublicHealthDisrupted, we are reminded that public health is about enabling life, not restricting it.

We were joined by an excellent line up of speakers, including @profminnis.bsky.social, @paulfarmerceo.bsky.social and UCL academics from @ucliehc.bsky.social & @ioe.bsky.social @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social 📷 Photos by James Tye

📸 The UCL Health of the Public Symposium in pictures! Last month’s symposium brought so many people together to explore how we can shape health from early years to older age. 🎥 Recordings are now available on our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/health-of-pu... 📷 Photos by James Tye

🎥 Missed the UCL Health of the Public Annual Symposium 2025? Catch up now — recordings from all sessions are now live on our website. 🔗👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/health-of-pu...

Thanks to @paulfarmerceo.bsky.social for an excellent presentation: Act Now, Age Better, to kick off our Older Age session at today’s Health of the Public Symposium 👏 @ageuk.bsky.social