UCL in the media
Construction Underway on €8 Billion 'Smart City'
"In a city of gross inequalities, reinforced by international economic pressures, such a luxury development could do more harm than good," said Lecturer Michael Edwards (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) on the planned Elliniko smart city in Greece.
Colchester junior doctors to strike amid heatwave concerns
“This new round of strike action will again hit the NHS very hard, with almost all routine care likely to be affected and services put under significant pressure," said Professor Sir Steve Powis (UCL Medicine) on the upcoming NHS industrial action.
Cardiovascular health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates
Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by Dr Naaheed Mukadam (UCL Psychiatry).
Trump VP Favorite Sees Rising Crime in Home State
"There is a danger that if [Donald Trump] selects a running mate who is governor of a state where crime is rising in contravention of national trends then he opens himself up to greater media scrutiny of his claims," said Professor Iwan Morgan (UCL Institute of the Americas).
NHS watchdog approves 'world's most expensive drug' that costs £2.6million a dose
“It is a lot of money but if you look at the lifetime cost of gene therapy… a single administration of gene therapy that leads to long term, potentially life-long, protection could be bargain,” said Professor Amit Nathwani (UCL Cancer Institute).
Trump’s praise for Biden shows he will do anything to win
“The expectations have been so lowered for Biden that it’s hard to imagine him not meeting, or exceeding, them,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) ahead of the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Cold water therapy: What is it, types and where to start
“Cold water swimmers will tell you that when the water is warmer, they do not get such a buzz from swimming,” said Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health), on the perceived health benefits of cold water swimming.
Brain’s ‘escape switch’ controlled by threat sensitivity dial
Neuroscientists at UCL including Professor Tiago Branco (UCL Sainsbury Wellcome Centre) have discovered how the brain reacts to threats in order to escape if needed, in a new study in mice.
Tension between Trump and Biden ahead of first presidential debate
The expectations have been so lowered for Biden that it’s hard to imagine him not meeting, or exceeding them,” says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Teens lack financial literacy and maths skills for digital economy, report finds
“We really don’t know enough about financial literacy in this country,” explains Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society), adding: “These are absolutely key skills that kids need to know about."