UCL in the media
The battle over London's phone boxes
Professor Matthew Carmona (UCL School of Planning) comments on the battle over Britain's public space, as telecommunications firms and local city planners clash over London's phone booths - which are far from the iconic red boxes we remember.
Breastfed children earn more
A study of 9,000 people has found those breastfed in infancy had 10 per cent higher household income when they were aged over 50. Researchers included Dr Giampiero Marra (UCL Department of Statistical Science).
Read: Daily MailMajor climate talks offer opportunity for decisive action
In an article on weather extremes quotes Professor Julienne Stroeve (UCL Earth Sciences), who says, "It is realistic to expect an ice-free Arctic sea in summer in the next few decades."
Read: GuardianEarly intervention: too much too young?
An article on education interventions for children under three quotes Professor Courtenay Norbury (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences), who says high-quality nursery provision for disadvantaged children "is the best bet for improving social mobility."
Read: TES (£)Should WhatsApp be used to teach writing?
In a podcast, Professor Dominic Wyse (UCL Institute of Education) argues for a mixed approach to creative writing, including using different media and giving pupils more freedom to write what they like.
Watch: TESWhat causes a Tsunami?
Following Indonesia's recent tsunami, Dr Carina Fearnley (UCL Science & Technology Studies) speaks to BBC Radio 4, and explains what causes this type of natural disaster.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 Saturday PM (from 10 mins)Giving up alcohol for just one month could help you lose nearly half a stone
Professor Rajiv Jalan (UCL Liver & Digestive Health) talks about a study of people who went alcohol-free for a month, saying the volunteers showed a 'significant reduction in blood pressure and their weight was reduced by between 2-3 kilos.'
Read: Daily Mail, Watch: BBC2 'Trust Me, I'm a Doctor' (from 3 mins, 28 secs), More: BBCUCL plans to publish data on bullying and sexual misconduct
UCL is reviewing plans to publish annual data on harassment, bullying and sexual misconduct as part of a wider campaign. UCL Provost Professor Michael Arthur said, "It has become clear that all institutions can and must do better in preventing and addressing bullying and sexual misconduct."
Read: GuardianPraise for Nobel chemistry award for enzyme research
A team of British scientists has been awarded the Nobel prize in chemistry for their research into new enzymes and antibodies, a field 'that was waiting for a Nobel prize,' says Professor Paul Dalby (UCL Biochemical Engineering).
Read: GuardianNew dyeing process using bacteria saves huge quantities of water
UCL Designer in Residence Natsai Chieza worked with Professor John Ward (UCL Biochemical Engineering) and the Synthetic Biology team to create a water-efficient dyeing process which uses pigments excreted by bacteria.
Read: The Times (£)