# Event Details - **Event Name**: UCL Health of the Public Symposium 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us on 29 April as we focus on strengthening prevention across public health.About this EventTransforming Health: From Sickness to Prevention2026 marks UCL’s bicentennial year, and this year’s Health of the Public Annual Symposium will showcase the bold ideas shaping healthier futures across our community.Bringing together experts, leaders, and practitioners from across academia, the health sector, and beyond, the symposium will examine how we strengthen prevention efforts, reflecting the priorities set out in the NHS 10‑Year Plan.We will examine the major preventable risk factors driving poor health outcomes today: obesity, smoking, and harmful alcohol consumption. We will also look at how to strengthen mental health provision, particularly for children and young people, through school‑based teams, community care, prevention and early intervention.We have an excellent line-up of speakers, including:Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar, Vice Provost – Health, UCLDr Rachel Allen, Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, Department of Health and Social CareProf. Linda Bauld, Professor of Public Health, University of EdinburghSarah Brown, Head of Children, Young People & Perinatal Mental Health, NHS EnglandDr Adrian Brown, Associate Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics, UCLProf. Jamie Brown, Professor of Behavioural Science and Health, UCLProf. Jessica Deighton, Professor of Child Mental Health and Wellbeing, UCLDr Ranjita Dhital, Associate Professor in Interdisciplinary Health Studies, UCLProf. Sarah Jackson, Professorial Research Fellow, UCLProf. Clare Llewellyn, Professor of Psychology & Epidemiology, UCLDr Gemma Moore, Associate Professor in Health, Wellbeing & Communities, UCLDr Oliver Mytton, Clinical Associate Professor and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, UCLProf. Praveetha Patalay, Professor of Population Health and Wellbeing, UCLWe look forward to welcoming you in-person or online. Registrations are essential.Abstract Competition for Early Career ResearchersSubmission deadline: 17:00, Wednesday 18 MarchOral presentationsWe are calling for abstract submissions for oral presentations from UCL Early Career Researchers (ECRs) whose research is focussed on obesity or on alcohol and smoking.If your abstract is selected, you will be invited to give an oral presentation in the relevant symposium session.Poster presentationsWe are calling for abstract submissions for posters from UCL Early Career Researchers (ECRs) focussed on a wide range of population health research. If your abstract is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to present your poster at the symposium.A panel of Early Career Researchers will review the posters at the symposium. The best posters will be awarded prizes at the end of the symposium.First place: £100 Love2Shop voucherSecond place: £50 Love2Shop voucherAll abstracts must be submitted using the Microsoft form by 5pm, Wednesday 18 March.PhotographyThis event will be photographed, and photos may be used for future UCL promotional material. If you don't wish to be photographed, please make yourself known to a member of the team on the day.AccessibilityThere is a ramp/slope at the entrance of UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance. There are accessible toilets throughout the building.View the full Accessibility Guide for UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child HealthCancellationsIf you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite as soon as possible, or let us know by emailing healthofpublic@ucl.ac.uk.About UCL Health of the PublicUCL Health of the Public is a virtual school bringing multiple disciplines together to improve health for all.Our physical and mental health is shaped by many factors, from the food we eat, to the air we breathe, the work we do, the places we live, the taxes we pay, the health care we receive, and the people around us.We develop new research communities and collaborations across many fields, including engineering, climate science, the built environment, law and social sciences, alongside population health sciences. This encourages innovative perspectives in research and education, creating a community of researchers and students with skills that transcend disciplines.By working together across disciplines, and in collaboration with local communities, local government, the NHS, the third sector, and industry, we hope to have a real impact and ensure a healthy future for all.Agenda🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMRegistration and refreshments🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:05 AMWelcomeInfo: Opening remarks from Prof. Graham Hart (Director, UCL Health of the Public).🕑: 11:05 AM - 12:20 PMTurning the Tide on ObesityInfo: Chair: Dr Oliver Mytton | Presenters: Dr Adrian Brown, Prof. Clare Llewellyn and more to be announced.🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PMLunch and early career researcher poster sessionInfo: Enjoy lunch, networking and an opportunity to see a wide selection of posters in the Winter Garden.🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:35 PMTackling Alcohol and Smoking HarmInfo: Chair: Prof. Jamie Brown | Presenters: Prof. Linda Bauld, Dr Sarah Jackson, Dr Ranjita Dhital and more to be announced.🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:50 PMBreak🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:50 PMEarly Action on Mental HealthInfo: Chair: Prof. Praveetha Patalay | Speakers: Prof. Jessica Deighton, Dr Gemma Moore and more to be announced.🕑: 03:50 PM - 03:55 PMPoster competition prize givingInfo: Led by the UCL Health of the Public Early Careers Network🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:00 PMClosing remarksInfo: Closing remarks from Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar, Vice Provost – Health, UCL.🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMReceptionInfo: Enjoy some light refreshments and networking after the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/ucl-health-of-the-public-symposium-2026/100001981847935525 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Nonprofit, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Kennedy Lecture Theatre, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health - live stream available - **lat**: 51.523309 - **long**: -0.120066 - **full address**: Kennedy Lecture Theatre, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health - live stream available, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: UCL Health of the Public Symposium 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fdb07b301c2137822bad425d3555354d6c1653ec43faeaaf7c7abdcff58bb73d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc341652-gmir.jpg?v=1771120870 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is UCL Health of the Public Symposium 2026 being held? 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