UCL in the media
Everyone has different 'bad spots' in their vision
A study led by Dr John Greenwood (UCL Experimental Psychology) found that the ability to distinguish objects in peripheral vision varies significantly between individuals.
Read: Daily Mail, More: UCL NewsPersonal data and the state
Michael Veale (UCL Engineering, Science, Technology and Public Policy) took part in a livechat about government use of personal data, and said there's a lack of oversight and openness.
Read: The GuardianThe toilet: pinnacle of hygiene or flushing away a precious resource?
Dr Sarah Bell (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) is interviewed about the origins of the toilet, how it wastefully involves flushing away drinking water, and about alternative toilets designed for resource recovery.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Did the Victorians Ruin the World?' (from 4 mins 22 secs)Why Indians Should Not Be Seduced By Charismatic Leadership
Professor Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) is quoted on how charismatic leaders are beholden to their approval ratings.
Read: ForbesWas the Khmer Rouge Tribunal Worth It?
Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws) comments on the United Nations-backed tribunal into the crimes of the Khmer Rouge. He says assessments of the process that combined Cambodian and international judges and prosecutors should be based on more than just finances and convictions.
Read: New York TimesDoctors trained abroad are more likely to face performance assessments
A study by Dr Henry Potts (UCL Institute of Health Informatics) found that doctors trained abroad are more likely to get their performance assessed by the General Medical Council than UK-trained doctors, which may be due to training, language barriers, cultural differences, demographics, or patient prejudices.
Read: The Times (£), More: Daily Mail, The SunTrump's threats against Chinese trade policies could wreck U.S. economy
Dr Michael Plouffe (UCL Political Science) comments on the potential implications of trade negotiations between the American and Chinese presidents.
Read: NewsweekTo improve people's health, listen to social scientists
Professor Susan Michie (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) calls for a radical upgrade in the use of social science to tackle poor public health.
Read: THELabour's private school tax 'is a false economy'
Professor Lorraine Dearden (UCL Institute of Education) says her research into the impact of universal school meals didn't find enough evidence to say the policy would be cost-effective.
Read: The Times (£)Best EU brains are still coming here despite Brexit, says UCL provost
UCL President & Provost, Professor Michael Arthur is interviewed about his hopes, concerns and priorities around Brexit negotiations.
Read: Evening Standard