UCL in the media
Anti-depressants not the only cure
In The Times letters page, academics including Dr Joanna Moncrieff (UCL Psychiatry) stress that depression is caused by many different factors and that anti-depressants should not be regarded as the only 'cure'.
Read: The Times (£)Legitimate process will be key to any second Brexit vote
Despite support building for a second referendum on Brexit, Professor Meg Russell and Dr Alan Renwick (both UCL Constitution Unit) say this would take at least six months to achieve, stressing it is vital such a vote follows legitimate processes.
Career aspirations vary in children of different ethnic backgrounds
A report co-authored by Samantha Parsons (UCL Institute of Education) studied children's career aspirations and how some ethnic groups are aiming for jobs that attract higher wages than others.
Labour emulates international schemes with worker shares plan
Commenting on the Labour Party's proposals for compulsory worker shares plans, Professor Alex Bryson (UCL Institute of Education) said it would be 'a phenomenal departure for the UK.'
Read: FT (£)Nobel laureate was hailed as father of fibre optics
Nobel prize winner Sir Charles Kuen Kao completed a PhD in electrical engineering at UCL and is described as the 'father of fibre optics' in an obituary. Sir Charles also supported UCL's 'It's All Academic' campaign, helping to launch it in Asia.
Read: Washington Post, More: BBC Radio 4 'Last Word' (from 9 mins, 38 secs), Daily Telegraph (£), UCL NewsWho's laughing now? The science behind the UN's reaction to Trump
After unexpected laughter greeted Donald Trump's recent speech to the UN, Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) explains that laughter is important for social bonds, but can also be a weapon of exclusion.
Read: GuardianDespite the obstacles, here's why a Brexit deal is still on the cards
Research Associate Oliver Patel (UCL European Institute) explains why a Brexit deal is still likely, despite the rejection of PM Theresa May's 'Chequers' plan last week.
Read: Huffington Post, More: FT (£)Elusive stem cells could help repair blood vessels
A research team led by Professor Christiana Ruhrberg (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) has discovered a type of stem cell that develops into blood vessel linings in the embryo, potentially paving the way to regenerating blood vessels for people with heart disease.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Today' (from 50 mins 45 secs), More: i News, UCL NewsUCL team to design and build equipment for new solar orbiter
Professor Louise Harra (UCL Space & Climate Physics) is leading a team which will design and build EUVs (Extreme Ultraviolet Imagers) for use on a new solar orbiter probe.
Read: Daily Telegraph (£), More: UCL News'Long and slow road to recovery' from aphasic stroke
Commenting on aphasia - an effect of strokes, where patients have difficulties speaking - Professor Alexander Leff (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) says regaining speech after a stroke can be 'a long and slow road to recovery'.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Inside Science' (from 7 mins, 47 secs)