UCL in the media
Meet the inventors turning science fiction into science fact
Professor Sir Michael Pepper (UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering), whose work in the field of quantum systems has helped to create computers that "can sort through vast databases instantly", is a winner of the Faraday Award.
Read: Sunday TelegraphWhy ARE so many people being labelled bipolar?
Dr Joanna Moncrieff (UCL Mental Health Sciences Unit) argues that the growing popularity of antipsychotic drugs has occurred partly because of the "newly fashionable diagnosis" of bipolar disorder.
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Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research using imaging techniques to reveal the complexity of brain activity when we speak and hear others speak.
Listen: BBC Radio 4Long names
Kaori O'Connor (UCL Anthropology) comments on a woman in Hawaii's struggle to have all 35 letters of her full name on her identity card, and what the correct pronunciation of that name should be.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 Broadcasting House (from 41mins 16 secs)New flagship UCL Academy school launches review into exam results "disappointment"
The principal of UCL academy has acknowledged "disappointment for some" concerning early exam results, but highlighted actions being taken including "strong appointments" to its sixth form.
Read: Camden New Journal Ham&HighUK universities offer free online study
The launch of FutureLearn marks Britain's first foray into the arena of "massive open online courses" (Moocs), but some universities including UCL are not involved with the project.
Read: Financial Times (£)Proton weak charge determined for first time, confirms Standard Model
Professor Jon Butterworth (UCL Physics & Astronomy) comments on new research that pins down the value of the proton's weak charge for the first time.
Read: Wired UKRiver Kennet wildlife repopulated after chemical contamination
UCL scientists are working with voluntary groups to repopulate a stretch of the River Kennet with wildlife after it was contaminated with chemicals.
Read: BBC NewsMan Booker broadens category
Professor John Mullan (UCL English Language & Literature) voices concerns that plans to broaden the prize risk diluting its identity.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 Six O'Clock news (from 17mins 44secs)Thousands of affordable homes axed
Michael Edwards (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) comments on the use economic viability assessments by housebuilders and property consultancies to significantly reduce the number of affordable homes in order to ensure large profit margins.
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