UCL in the media
Study suggests link between fall in salt intake and drop in heart attack deaths
New research claims a drop in daily salt intake played an important role in lowering stroke and coronary heart disease fatalities but Professor Patrick Wolfe (UCL Statistical Science) says: "Plausibility of assumption does not equal evidence".
Read: GuardianTrying to be perfect could be ruining your health
Perfectionism can have a negative effect on health - including an increased risk of eating disorders. Professor Roz Shafran (UCL Neurosciences & Mental Health) explains why perfectionists are more likely to be binge eaters.
Read: Daily MailTinder mirrors 'impulse' of real dating
Apps such as Tinder and Grindr more closely replicate the traditional version of dating than internet dating websites as it allows for more serendipity, says Professor Tomas Chamorro Premuzic (UCL Psychology).
Revolutionary new scan spots arthritis before symptoms start
A new laser scanning technique used to spot signs of arthritis before symptoms occur has been created by a team led by Professor Allen Goodship (UCL Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Science).
Read: Daily Express100 lessons on Sherlock Holmes
Over 300 people attended a UCL symposium organised by Tom Ue (UCL English Language and Literature) on New Directions in Sherlock.
Read: The Times (£)Give primary school pupils lessons on drugs
Professor Simon Gibbons (UCL Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry), a member of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, has recommended a broader drugs education in primary and middle schools.
Read: Telegraph, More: Daily Mail, Express & StarE-cigarettes full of puff as user numbers triple to 2.1m
Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health) says: "About 85% of people using e-cigarettes are smokers trying to quit".
Read: Sunday Times (£)Businesses need better understanding of built environment
A UCL Bartlett report has found that business leaders need to invest in sustainability and infrastructure in the built environment if they want to remain competitive on a global scale.
Read: The Guardian, More: edieEnergy, FMJTop academic says Britain lags behind the US in research and innovation
Professor Michael Arthur (UCL President & Provost) explains the importance of innovation in maintaining Britain's academic standing and emphasises the importance of nurturing undergraduates' research skills.
Read: South China Morning PostIn the workplace, leaders who aren't always followed
New research co-led by Professor Martin Kilduff (UCL Management Science and Innovation) has uncovered a bias surrounding brokerage roles within organizations that gives advantages to male brokers and their teams.
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