UCL in the media
New clues point towards how exercise reduces symptoms of depression
The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms have been explored by UCL researchers including Dr Emily Hird (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience).
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Academics react to Labour halting freedom of speech law in universities
Nine UCL academics including Professor Alice Sullivan and Professor Emla Fitzsimons (both IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) sign a letter to the Observer objecting to Bridget Phillipson’s decision to halt the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.
'Game-changing’ Alzheimer’s drug lecenemab rejected by EU
“This conservative approach means that patients and doctors eager to explore a proven effective drug are now denied access," explains Professor Bart De Strooper (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
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EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab
"I am sure we will now see rich people with early Alzheimer’s disease flying to the US or other jurisdictions for treatment," says Professor Sir John Hardy (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) who is critical of the EU's decision.
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UK should stop arming Israel after ICJ advisory ruling, top lawyer says
The UK should stop arming Israel in order to comply with the historic advisory opinion by the UN’s top court that member states should not “render aid or assistance” to the occupation of the Palestinian territories, says Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws).
Science minister announces quantum research hub for healthcare
A major new research hub led by UCL and the University of Cambridge and co-directed by Professor Rachel McKendry (UCL Medicine) aims to harness quantum technology to improve early diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Autism in women: Signs and diagnosis
Professor William Mandy (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) said: “It’s important to stress that there is likely still widespread underdiagnosis of autistic girls and women, but the evidence suggests that in the UK, this tendency is gradually being counteracted”.
Kamala Harris' language on Gaza marks change in White House tone
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) believes it is possible to read too much into the language of one speech by Harris regarding her approach to Gaza.
It’s a Gas by Mark Miodownik — the lightness of being
Professor Mark Miodownik’s (UCL Mechanical Engineering) new book ‘It’s a Gas’ is reviewed in the Financial Times.
Trump would be 'slapped down' by Harris in debate—US polling 'Nostradamus'
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "Harris can't do any worse in a debate than Biden [...] At the same time, Trump can be a sneaky good debater, and it's hard to fact-check his firehose of lies on the spot without veering off message."