Epidemiology & Public Health: Is Your Health Affected By Where You Live? with Dr Stephen Jivraj from University College London

Neighbourhood effects research is based on the premise that where we live has an effect on our health and wellbeing, over and above our individual circumstances. This talk will explore how these processes operate and present empirical research on the topic. The talk will end by describing how you can learn about these and other population health issues by studying at UCL.

Suitable for: Year 12 Most Able students. This lecture is of particular relevance to students studying Geography, Economics, Psychology and Sociology.

Preparation/Pre-reading: There is no pre-reading or preparation required for this session. Students may like to consider questions surrounding the subject matter and studying this at university.

Lecturer Profile: Dr Stephen Jivraj

The IT Setup: The setup is similar to Skype, using a pc and webcam, although students take part as a group with the image projected on a whiteboard rather than as individuals in front of lots of pcs. Dedicated videoconferencing equipment is also compatible if available to the school. We will work with your IT department to ensure everything is set up and working prior to the event. The sessions are generally limited to 3 or 4 schools to maintain the interactive nature of the experience.

Booking a Place: If you have a group that you would like to take part in this event, please contact us via email or by using the contact form on the right of this page. We will book your place subject to availability.