UCL in the media
Trees accelerate growth as they get older and bigger, study finds
Dr Emily Lines (UCL Geography) co-authors new research which contradicts the assumption that old trees are less productive. The findings could have important implications for carbon absorption.
Read: The Guardian, More: The Times (£)Emotions at work in finance
Professor David Tuckett (UCL Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology) looks at the role emotions play in all forms of financial management.
Read: Financial TimesCitizen science to take centre stage at London summit
Professor Muki Haklay (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) remarks on how some projects would be "impossible" to carry out without the participation of voluntary citizens.
Read: Research FortnightHuman ancestor lived with dinosaurs
A study led by Dr Mario dos Reis (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) has found that human ancestors may have shared the planet with dinosaurs.
Read: Times of IndiaSolar Lull
Dr Lucie Green (UCL Department of Space and Climate Physics) discusses lower levels of solar activity and the effect this may have on our climate.
Watch: BBC 2 Newsnight (from 41mins 55), Listen: Guardian Science Weekly podcastLondon life expectancy divide
Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) remarks on the large disparity in life expectancy found in London.
Read: Evening Standard, More: MetroElemental Business - Carbon
Professors Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry) and Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) discuss our dependency on hydro-carbons and what it is that makes carbon the ultimate fuel.
Listen: BBC World Service 'Business Daily'Legacy of slavery we must still confront
The Legacies of British Slave Ownership database, led by Professor Catherine Hall (UCL Department of History), reveals the extent of Britain's involvement in slavery.
Read: The Guardian, More: Sunday Times, Glasgow Herald, Watch: BBC One Show (from 5mins 27)First world war diaries go online
To mark the centenary of the first world war, the National Archives has digitised 300,000 unit diaries. Dr Clare Makepeace (UCL History) commented: "Diaries are a particularly wonderful resource because they can be such a powerful and emotive read".
Read: The GuardianEU migrants fail to flood Britain
Professor John Salt (UCL Geography) comments on the representation of immigration in the media and in politics.
Read: Independent, More: Al Jazeera