UCL in the media
Humans at the centre of the urban maze
Tim Stonor (UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment) says that scientific research will become increasingly important as the emphasis in urbanization in China is put on quality rather than quantity.
Read: China DailyHow Mrs Micklewhite lost a Maurice and found a Michael
In his regular column Professor Adrian Furnham (UCL Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology) asks whether your name makes a difference when it comes to job interviews.
Read: Sunday TimesLondon catches up as a city of science
While London has long been a financial power-house, its reputation as a crucible for scientific innovation is rapidly growing. UCL is one of several institutions contributing to London's rise.
Read: FT (£)Maximise your medical mojo
Professor David Bender, UCL Structural and Molecular Biology, says that students should speak to doctors and find out what's involved, before applying to Medical School.
Read: Daily TelegraphItalian mafia turns to wind farms to launder money
Professor John Dickie, UCL Italian, says it is impossible to estimate how much of the Italian mafia's vast income is laundered through renewable energy schemes.
Read: Daily MailE-cigarettes and the rise of the vapers: Can there really be smoke without fire?
"I would always recommend smokers to use products that have proven effectiveness and e-cigarettes have not been tested in clinical trials," said Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health).
Read: MetroLiver cells grown by scientists
"This is the very first time that scientists have been able to spontaneously produce three dimensional pieces of liver," said Professor Chris Mason (UCL Biochemical Engineering).
Listen: BBC Radio 4's Today (from 54 mins) Read: Daily Mail More: Japan Times The Nation BBC NewsUCL celebrates 150th anniversary of Japan's Choshu Five
UCL celebrates the story of five young Japanese students who were smuggled out of Japan in 1863 and studied chemistry at UCL.
Read: THE More: Chemistry World UCL News BBC World (Chinese) Japan NewsHome Office immigration research
Professor John Salt (UCL Geography) comments on new research from the Home Office that suggests half the population of England and Wales live in areas of relatively high immigration.
Listen: (from 1 hour, 14 mins)Battle for the Southbank
Professor Iain, UCL Bartlett School of Architecture, argues that architecture enriches the London skateboarding community, and skateboarding invigorates the architecture.
Read: Evening Standard