UCL in the media
Some first results from the new, higher-energy Large Hadron Collider
Professor Jon Butterworth (UCL Physics & Astronomy) discusses highlights of the physics results presented this week in Vienna from the restarted Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
Read: GuardianUniversities say no to new ranking
William Locke (UCL Institute of Education) says it is essential that any attempt to measure learning gain should record "distance travelled rather than simply what students come out with in terms of degree qualifications or jobs".
Read: GuardianBone idol: museum's quagga skeleton restored with 3D-printed leg
UCL Grant Museum of Zoology has completed work on its rare but neglected quagga skeleton. Jack Ashby (UCL Public and Cultural Engagement) explains how this was achieved with help from The Bartlett and the Royal Veterinary College.
Read: GuardianCan you make schools integrate?
Professor Kathryn Riley (UCL Institute of Education) is looking at ways to help pupils develop a sense of belonging and highlights the role schools must play in achieving this for children from many different backgrounds.
Read: BBC NewsBoffins sting spooks with 'HORNET' onion router
A team of researchers including Dr George Danezis (UCL Computer Science) have developed a Tor alternative network that can handle up to 93Gb/s of traffic while maintaining privacy.
Read: The RegisterAffluent children reach top universities no matter the system
The varying design of higher education systems around the world has little impact on the ability of privileged families to dominate access to elite universities, according to a study co-authored by Dr John Jerrim (UCL Institute of Education)
Read: THESchool's out, but should they do homework in the holidays?
Professor Chris Husbands (UCL Institute of Education) believes young children should have a complete break from schoolwork over the summer, apart from reading.
Read: The TimesChildren at risk as nurseries face funding squeeze
A new report by the UCL Institute of Education warns of the possibility of a shortage in the childcare workforce once the economy begins to improve.
Read: Telegraph, More: Daily MirrorFailed your GCSEs? You should blame your genes
Commenting on a study on GCSE grades and genetics, Professor John Hardy (UCL Molecular Neuroscience) added: "These results are interesting, therefore, but by no means definitive and it would be unwise to make educational decisions based on these data".
Read: Telegraph, More: GuardianStreet view challenge as Google maps Mongolia
Dr James Cheshire (UCL Geography) explains why Google is trying to map ever more far-flung places, such as Mongolia.
Watch: Sky News