Scientists have successfully reconstructed videos purely from the brain activity of mice, showing what the mice were seeing, in a new study led by @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social researchers
Applications are still open for our funded PhD programme that investigates Vascular Contributions to Dementia and Neurodegeneration (2026 entry). Apply before 14 April. To find out more, visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
The image is of Dr Laura Porro in a field of cacti. The text reads IWD2026 Spotlight: Dr Laura Porro - palaeobiologist uncovering the biomechanics of extinct species. The text at the bottom reads UCL Faculty of Life Sciences.
Meet Dr Laura Porro - a palaeobiologist uncovering the biomechanics of extinct species. Laura's research blends anatomy, engineering and evolution to understand how ancient animals lived, moved and adapted. Explore her work: linktr.ee/ucllifescien...
The text at the top reads IWD2026 Spotlight. The image is of Dr Vilaiwan Fernandes with a microscope behind her. The text at the bottom has her name and UCL Faculty of Life Sciences.
Today's Spotlight features Dr Vilaiwan Fernandes - Lister Fellow and rising leader in developmental biology. Vilaiwan's research explores how brain cells grow, connect, and organise themselves during development, helping us better understand how healthy brains are built. linktr.ee/ucllifescien...
Movie clips alongside their reconstructions generated directly from neural activity
New research has reconstructed movies from the activity of neurons in the mouse visual cortex 🎥
Out now in @elife.bsky.social, from Joel Bauer, Troy Margrie and @clopathlab.bsky.social
Paper: elifesciences.org/articles/105...
Blog: www.sainsburywellcome.org/blog/lights-...
The image is of Professor Gail Taylor, Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences. The quote reads "The strength of our Faculty comes from the diversity of people who shape it. International Women's Day is a reminder of the talent, creativity and leadership that women bring to science every day, and of our responsibility to ensure they can thrive." The text below that is IWD2026 and UCL200.
We're celebrating the incredible women across Life Sciences, from neuroscience to developmental biology, biodiversity and eDNA to palaeobiology. We start with a message from our Dean, Prof Gail Taylor, whose leadership continues to strengthen our research culture and global impact. #IWD2026
📯Come and work with us! We're hiring two Histology Technicians at UCL. Be part of a small but ambitious team providing important services.
Apply by Thursday 12 March: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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@uclmedsci.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social #histologyjobs
A study led by UCL Life Sciences and University of Bristol found that GLP-1 drugs may improve blood flow after a heart attack by relaxing tiny blood vessels that often stay blocked even after treatment, a problem called “no-reflow”.
Published in @natcomms.nature.com
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...
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Climate change and human pressures are rapidly undermining the survival and quality of key medicinal plant species. On World Wildlife Day learn about the new sustainability framework our researchers propose to guide conservation and safeguard future supplies: https://bit.ly/4aNfrGA
#WWD2026
Interested in joining a dynamic, interdisciplinary research department? A call is open for Group Leaders at the UCL Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology.
Please submit your expression of interest by April 13, 2026.
Further details here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Job alert: open position for a Professor or Associate Professor of Computational Genomics in Health and Disease at University College London.
Based in the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment of UCL, and UGI, and funded by the UCL Health Strategy.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/... 🧪
#academic #job @ucllifesciences.bsky.social Professor / Associate Professor of Computational Genomics in Health and Disease
JOB ALERT!
We are recruiting for a Research Technical Specialist in NMR Spectroscopy, within UCL School of Pharmacy to cover for maternity leave - full details on the link below
@chriswaudby.bsky.social
@nickynak3.bsky.social
@ucllifesciences.bsky.social
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There's still time to register for today's UCL East Postgraduate Open Evening.
To find out more about our ecology master's courses, join us between 5pm and 7.30pm at our East campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4b7M5Tb
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Want to learn more about UCL's Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and Policy MSc?
Join us for an online open event on Friday 27 February at 10am or 1pm.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4aQA1Vb
UCL illuminated show with micrarium exhibit microscope slides across Wilkins building.
Wilkins building with illuminations of jarred specimens, bones and CT printed gharial skulls (Dr Laura Porro UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy and team at UCL Bartlett B:Made studio)
UCL illuminated projections showing historic images of teaching classes in Grant Museum with leafy backdrop. Bioacoustics by Dr Jim Labisko UCL CBER.
Projections showing reconstructed Grant Museum dodo skeletons that were scanned and rearticulated by UCL anatomy student Byron Jarrett (UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy).
UCL200 bicentenary projection show was spectacular! Showcasing 200 years of @ucl.ac.uk innovation and impact. @uclgrantmuseum.bsky.social portion featuring the micrarium, moles, @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
biodiversity research and @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social collaborations and student projects.
A person in a lab coat and purple gloves works in a laboratory setting. Text on the image reads: "Spärck AI Scholarship. Eligible life sciences courses: Drug Discovery and Pharma Management MSc, Neuroscience MSc. Deadline: Friday 1 May 2026.
Applicants for our Drug Discovery and Pharma Management MSc or Neuroscience MSc may wish to apply for a Spärck AI Scholarship. The scholarship is open to home and overseas students and its value is full tuition fees plus £22,780 stipend (for one year).
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4s06y2e
Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨
#UCL200 #LoveUCL
Pleasure giving a recap of a wonderful PopGroup conference, and the opportunity to talk about my research.
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New paper out!
i-Motif, not G-quadruplex, stability regulates insulin expression - published in @narjournal.bsky.social
Team effort driven by Dr Dilek Guneri supported by Dr Chris Morris, @timcraggs.bsky.social, @yiliangding.bsky.social and Prof Steve Smith
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Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while we are resting, according to a new study in mice led by Dr Sarah Shipley @shipleysj.bsky.social and Prof Caswell Barry @caswell.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
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Current UCL students – join us for an information event about Bioscience master’s degrees with refreshments. “How to get a Master’s” will be held on Thursday 5 February starting at 4pm in UCL Anatomy Building G29 JZ Young Lecture Theatre.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/s3BV1AvKXD
If anyone here is interested, we have an online open event for prospective students on our @ucllifesciences.bsky.social biodiversity and ecology Masters courses. 28th January at 10:00 GMT Free and easy to register on the link below
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Huge congratulations, Giulia!
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Want to find out more about our ecology master's courses at UCL East?
Join us on 25 February, 5-7.30pm at our East campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Talk to academics and current students and take a tour of our rooftop outdoor laboratory.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4sJjeLQ
"These viruses have been co-evolving with human populations for well over 2,000 years, underscoring a deep, ongoing shared history between virus and host”: Dr @lucyvandorp.bsky.social on her ancient DNA analysis of human herpes viruses @ugiatucl.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social
People participating in a river cleanup, collecting trash in a lush, wooded area.
Learn more about our biodiversity and ecology Master's courses by registering for one of our online open events on Wednesday 14 January or Wednesday 28 January.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/49cmQ1f
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Want to learn more about UCL's Drug Discovery and Development MSc and Drug Discovery and Pharma Management MSc?
If so, join us for one of our online open events on Tuesday 13 January or Friday 16 January.
Book now: https://bit.ly/4juqoiP
Faculty of Life Sciences staff gathered at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre last week for an evening celebrating the achievements and dedication of colleagues across our academic and professional services communities.
See the list of winners and find out more: https://bit.ly/44H69sa
