UCL in the media
Crisis in France - what next for Macron?
Professor Philippe Marlière (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) argues that President Macron needs to be 'positive' and act promptly to defuse further protests against his policies.
Listen: BBC World Service 'World Update' (from 10 mins 20 secs)
How the 2020 ExoMars mission could help us understand the ‘Red Planet’ better
Professor Andrew Coates (UCL Space & Climate Physics) talks about the ExoMars 2020 mission, which will search for past or present life on Mars, NASA rovers looking at water and habitability and NASA Insight, due to gather data on Mars's structure using heat and quake activity.
Listen: BBC Radio 5 Live ‘Science Night Live’ (from 1 hr 44 mins 48 secs)
Dry Christmas: drinking is going out of fashion, especially for the young
An article on drinking at Christmas references research led by Dr Linda Ng Fat (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care), which found that more than a quarter of young people classed themselves as "non-drinkers".
'Reading Recovery' scheme at age 5 helps GCSE success
Lowest-attaining five and six year olds who had individual reading sessions with trained specialist teachers were less likely to leave school with no qualifications than a comparison group, Professor Jane Hurry and Dr Lisa Fridkin (UCL Institute of Education) found.
Can Brexit be stopped?
Research Associate Oliver Patel (UCL European Institute) outlines the various legislative and parliamentary stages required before stopping Brexit and revoking Article 50 could become possible.
UCL inquiry launched into study of eugenics
UCL's inquiry into the study of eugenics is mentioned in today's media. Professor Iyiola Solanke, Chair in EU Law and Social Justice at Leeds University, will lead the inquiry.
Teaching children regardless of grade
Teachers of multigrade classes (where pupils of different grades are all taught together), "rarely receive training to manage such classrooms and policymakers neglect the problem," said Professor Angela Little (UCL Institute of Education).
Shy people and 'hangxiety'
Research Assistant Beth Marsh (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) leads a study which finds that shy people are more prone to 'hangxiety' - anxiety caused by a hangover - but enjoy drinking because it helps them lose their inhibitions.
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Brexit: Second referendum discussed
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) discusses the mechanics of a second Brexit referendum in her third consecutive appearance on ITV's News at Ten.
Watch: ITV 'News at Ten' (from 13 mins)
Brexit: What could happen next?
The UCL Constitution Unit's 22-week projection for organising a second referendum is mentioned in a piece exploring the various courses that the Brexit negotiation could take after next week's vote.