New findings from BCS70 have shown that being out of work and education between ages 16 and 24 can have long term consequences for people’s employment and health.

Moving home can be a big upheaval and is often ranked as one of life’s most stressful events, along with other major changes like losing a loved one or going through divorce. But how does moving home during childhood impact mental health in adolescence and beyond?

Your 50s are a very important period for understanding your working lives. At this age in life, most people are employed and have reached their peak earnings – but inequalities persist and some are still struggling financially.

2026 marks the 200th anniversary of University College London – the first university in London and home to BCS70. We’re excited that BCS70 has been chosen to be part of the fascinating exhibition.

At age 46, we asked you to wear an activity monitor and keep a sleep diary for a week. Analysing the information from these, researchers have discovered a link between poor mental health in childhood and poor sleep in midlife.

BCS70 is helping to cast new light on the potential long-term consequences of missed education.

We’re excited to share news of a new scientific study that will build on this tradition of tracking people’s lives over time.

Findings from five longitudinal studies, including BCS70, show that women who identify as LGBTQ+ and bisexual adults were more likely to have asthma. This difference increases with age compared to heterosexual people. 

Physical activity is important for our overall health and can help to reduce our risk of developing certain diseases. But new BCS70 research has found that experiencing anxiety or depression in early adulthood may impact our exercise habits later on in life. 

The information you shared with us in the Life in Your Early 50s Survey is now available to researchers worldwide, for in-depth analysis.