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Looking to broaden your research skills? UCL’s Research Excellence Scholarship for Cross-disciplinary Training (RXD) is open to current PhD students! Work in another department, learn new research techniques and take your studies to the next level. 📅 Apply by January 10th, 2025 🔗 tinyurl.com/ucl-schol #CrossDisciplinary #Scholarships #PhD

COP29 is over, podcast hosts, Mark Maslin and Simon Chin Yee and guests, Priti Parikh and Anoushka Jain, go behind the scenes and take a deep dive into the key results. We round off this episode with a special piece of music from a new collaboration between UCL and BBC Young Composer. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eJ3_vs4F #UCLGenerationOne #COP29 #Biodiversity UCL Grand Challenges, Sustainable UCL, The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction UCL,

Our memorial lecture for Professor Russell Hitchings will feature leading voices reflecting on his impact in the field of geography, including: - Professor Gail Davies, University of Exeter - Dr Rebecca Collins, University of Chester - Dr Rosie Day, University of Birmingham - Professor Elizabeth Shove, Lancaster University Don’t miss this unique event on 6th December! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ucl-hitchings #UCLGeography #RussellHitchings #Legacy #EnvironmentalResearch

🌟 A new study co-authored by Dr Rory Coulter sheds light on how romantic relationships evolve with age. The research finds that for those aged 60+, choosing “Living Apart Together” (LAT)—a romantic partnership without cohabitation—offers significant mental health benefits. LAT balances emotional connection with personal autonomy, presenting an empowering choice for older adults. Discover the full story and its implications for care, mental health, and policy in The Guardian: tinyurl.com/ucl-rg #UCLGeography #Research #MentalHealth #Relationships #Wellbeing

👏 Congratulations to Jin L. Li on successfully passing her viva and completing her PhD! Her research explores the parenting strategies of transnational families in Guangzhou, China, shedding light on how these families foster cultural diversity and create enriching opportunities for their children despite uncertain futures. Jin’s journey wasn’t without challenges, from navigating COVID-19 restrictions to managing extensive data analysis. She is now working on publishing her findings and exploring creative ways to share her research, including exhibitions and immersive art events. Learn more about Jin’s work and her insights into migration and parenting: tinyurl.com/ucl-jin #UCLGeography #PhDResearch #TransnationalFamilies

In the wake of COP29, how can schools make climate education inclusive for all children? IOE researchers highlight three ways to make this happen: - Integrating sustainability learning into the curriculum across a broad range of subjects - Fostering teaching practices that are sensitive and responsive to the emotions of both students and teachers - Encouraging creative practices that can boost emotional engagement with climate learning. Read on: https://lnkd.in/e6G32KtC

Exciting times for UCL Grand Challenges! 🚀 Their evolved programme, now central to UCL’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, tackles key themes like Mental Health, Climate Crisis, and Data-Empowered Societies. Check out their latest video to learn more about how you can get involved! 🔗📽️ bit.ly/49aMBNR More info here: bit.ly/497vKvj #UCLGrandChallenges #Innovation #Research

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🌍 COP29: A Step Forward or Just More Promises? This week on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science, Professor Mark Maslin reviews the outcomes of COP29. From ambitious goals to areas that fell short, his expert analysis sheds light on the current state of global climate action. 🎧 Listen now: tinyurl.com/ucl-insidecop #COP29 #Sustainability #ClimateSummit #InsideScience