Study updates
Summer Webinar Series: Key findings & recommendations
On behalf of the whole UCL-Penn Global Covid Study team, THANK YOU to everyone who tuned into the webinar series! This summer, the UCL-Penn Global Covid Study held a free, virtual webinar series sponsored by the UCL Global Engagement Fund. Over…
Join our Webinar Series this Summer: 3 Easy Steps
We are very excited to invite you to our FREE virtual webinar series, ‘Lessons from COVID-19: Reflections, Resilience and Recovery’. For five Wednesdays between 2 June to 28 July 2021, 5-6:30pm (GMT) we’ll have a chance to share and discuss our…
‘So much for no physical contact’: The impact of Covid-19 as schools re-open
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption for education and the wider world. With the end of the Easter holiday seeing the return of the last secondary school pupils in Scotland and Northern Ireland, most children in the UK have now…
What are students doing outside of the ‘Zoom University’?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on students, from courses being moved online to opportunities being cancelled. This year has forced all of us to pivot, adapt, and just get used to new situations and schedules. For example, many…
What have we found so far?
As we approach Wave 3 of data collection for the Global Covid Study (April 17th 2021), here’s a summary of what we’ve found so far! Key lockdown stressors The top sources of stress for our participants throughout lockdowns 1 and 2…
A year onwards…
A year since the first coronavirus cases were reported in the UK – some of you reading this have now received not one but perhaps two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. We hope you are recovering well. We would love to…
Happy new year & Thank you!
Can you believe that we’ve reached the end of 2020? While some are in disbelief others might say it hasn’t come soon enough. Whatever your journey has been this year, ‘tough’ is only an understatement, so we applaud you for making…
Covid vaccine: what makes some people wary while others want to be first in the queue?
Original post published on the UCL IOE blog (here). This week, the UK rolled out its largest vaccination campaign in history: “a decisive turning point in the battle against coronavirus” according to the NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens. Some people…
Vaccine hesitancy in the COVID-era
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, candidates for a potential vaccine have been making global headlines. Pfzier’s BNT162b2 and Moderna’s mRNA-1273 in particular are showing encouraging effectiveness rates of +90% in providing protection against…
Hear Us Out! Opportunities for the COVID generation
Six months since the launch of our survey on 17 April, we are now following-up participants with our second survey. We are very pleased to have received 500+ returns in our first week – thank you! So if you took part…
Grief during times of COVID-19
The pandemic continues to persist around the globe and we witness its repercussions ripple through society. Unsurprisingly, Covid-19 is currently a leading cause of death worldwide: as of 12th September 2020, the death toll has surpassed 900,000. Our blog today explores…
How can we practice Mindfulness in a post-lockdown world?
Uncertainty looms as the global pandemic persists. We have so far covered a range of topics on the effects of COVID-19: from how our sleep may be affected, to relational conflicts with family/partners and staying motivated during these tough times to…
Do you hit the snooze button and snooze again?
Who knew that ”COVID-19” would be a household name for 2020. Eight months into the new decade and it is still with us. As we pivot, modify, and adapt to the new norms, the common theme through it all is more…
Game on! How might video games make lockdown more bearable?
Previously, we talked about how technology is helping us stay connected to one another during lockdown. Today, we’ll talk about the technology behind video games. Video gaming has become one of the most popular leisure activities in the world and have…
‘What gives?’ Conflict in the time of Corona
Lockdown life has its ups-and-downs. Our daily routines have endured big changes and we feel the strain of spending unnatural amounts of time with our isolation partners. While some of us may appreciate spending more time with those who are close…
Struggling to stay laser focused? Me too.
In a post-coursework, mid-lockdown world, university students may find themselves lacking productivity in daily life. Our recent Instagram poll found that nine out of 15 voters said that they felt de-motivated since the beginning of lockdown. How do you stay motivated…
Absence makes the heart grow fonder: How is technology helping us socialise?
Researchers say virtual communication cannot replace face-to-face interactions. But since the COVID-19 outbreak, many of us are using virtual apps like “Houseparty” and “Zoom” and social simulation games like “Animal Crossing” to fulfil our need for social connection, in a safe…
If COVID-19 is here to stay, how will it affect our mental health and trust in others?
As lockdown eases in the UK, many people are populating the parks and the outdoors. The latest government advice for England told us to ‘stay alert’, to practice ‘social distancing’ and to be vigilant. This heightened alertness combined with accumulating uncertainties…
Think positive thoughts: What is the pandemic ‘Pet Effect’?
In the start of a series of blogs, we will explore interesting topics during and after lockdown, incorporating initial findings from the Global Covid Study wherever possible. The theme this week is worries about our pets. Small doses of stress are…
Feeling lost during lockdown? Here are some resources for you.
Hi Everyone! I hope you are staying healthy and well. Since my last update, you have been joined by 1400 volunteers around the world on this study! Like you, our team of experts have chosen to respond quickly in hopes to…
How COVID-19 impacts children and young people’s mental health is a concern for many. What can parents do to help?
Talk to your child about the facts. Children need to be aware of what’s happening so they can keep themselves and others safe, even from a young age: A friend with a 3 year old talks about the “yucky” germs that…
Our first 1K supporters!
Dear Followers, 17 days have passed since our survey went live. We are happy to report that we now have over 1000 people take part in the survey – thank you for your support! Our respondents are primarily from the UK,…
Survey update
In under 100 hours of launching our survey, we have received over 250 responses from: Spain, Italy, India, Greece, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, UK, USA. We are grateful to these volunteers who represent students, individuals with existing…
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Covid-19: Global study of social trust and mental health 