UCL in the media
Search for the Higgs Boson particle
Professor John Butterworth (UCL Physics) says the search for the Higgs Boson is not the only reason we built the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Today' More: BBC Radio 5 Live 'Drive''Urban Constellations' and the rise of the city
More than half the world's population now lives in cities and the urban environment has unprecedented significance, shaping our culture and politics. UCL's Urban Laboratory discusses the issues in a new book, 'Urban Constellations'. Read:
News story'Pre-social network' finds you friends in your hang-outs
Dr Peter Bentley (UCL Computer Science) comments on the potential privacy issues associated with pre-social networks.
Read: New Scientist More: Daily MailLack of agreement on climate change helps no one
Dr Simon Lewis (UCL Geography) on the politics underpinning COP17 in Durban and the implications of a deadlock for all involved.
Read: The GuardianA manifesto for old age
The demographics are with senior citizens, says Professor John Sutherland (UCL English Language & Literature), and we shouldn't stand for such shoddy treatment.
Read: The GuardianUCL appoints new Vice-Provost (Education)
Professor Anthony Smith, Principal and Dean of the School of Pharmacy, will become Vice-Provost (Education) at UCL from 1 January 2012.
Read: Times Higher Education More: UCL press releaseRevealed: New University plans for Newham
UCL and Newham Council have announced plans to explore the establishment of an additional campus in the Olympic borough of Newham. Read:
Newham Recorder, More: FT (£), The Times (£), Times Higher Education, PA, UCL press releaseDid democracy cause the American Civil War?
Contrary to some theories, democracy just may have made the war more likely and more bloody, says Dr Adam Smith (UCL History).
Read: Wall Street JournalBreast-milk stem cells may bypass ethical dilemmas
Professor Chris Mason (UCL Biochemical Engineering) comments on new research which is investigating the viability of stem cells derived from breast milk.
Read: New ScientistIt is no joke to get the public more involved in research
The Bright Club, a comedy night established by the UCL Public Engagement Unit, is helping researchers engage with the public and get science out of the lab.
Read: Independent