UCL in the media
Donald Trump scores poll boost in critical battleground state
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "The fact that other Democrats fare similarly to Biden against Trump suggests that this election is ultimately a referendum on Trump".
Kamala Harris is top choice to replace Joe Biden
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: Although there may be an alternative with a larger potential upside, a Biden replacement is just as easy to take a beating in his or her favorability after being vetted on the national scene."
Read: Newsweek; More: Hindustan Times (India) , US News & World Report
Gretchen Whitmer's chances of beating Donald Trump
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "The fact that other Democrats fare similarly to Biden against Trump suggests that this election is ultimately a referendum on Trump".
Economists say Sunak and Starmer’s investment plans are ‘recipe for stagnation’
Professor Paul Ekins (UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) is among 65 economic experts to warn whoever forms the next government against a return to austerity spending cuts after the general election.
France's far right makes big gains in snap election
Professor Philippe Marliere (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) comments on National Rally’s lead in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections.
Read: Le Nouvel Observateur (France); More: The Gaurdian (1), The Guardian (2), Listen: BBC World Service ‘Newshour’ (from 11 min, 28 sec), BBC Radio 4 ‘World at One’ (from 10 min, 58 sec), BBC Radio 4 ‘The World Tonight’ (from 29 min, 42 sec)
Joe Biden is 'toast' after debate nightmare but replacing him 'would spark chaos'
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) reacts to President Biden’s performance in the first Presidential debate. He said: "Assessments of Biden’s performance ranged from disappointing to fully catastrophic. I think the reality is likely somewhere in between.
Read: Mirror; More: iNews (£), Daily Mail (1), Daily Mail (2), Business Insider, Newsweek; Listen: BBC World Service ‘Newshour’ (from 2 min, 45 sec)
The eight things every pregnant woman should know before giving birth to avoid a traumatic delivery
Dr Patrick O’Brien (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health) advises mothers-to-be toto stick to the hospital that’s expecting you. ‘It is best to be somewhere that has your scans, blood and other detailed information, to minimize the risk they’ll miss something important’.
This philosopher wanted his mummified body on display – then his head disappeared
The Metro profiles UCL’s spiritual founder, Jeremy Bentham. The article details his life, ideas and Auto-Icon, which can be found in the UCL Student Centre.
Why is England's superstar football team so bad?
Professor Martin Kilduff (UCL School of Management) comments on the performance of the men’s England football team. He said: “The too-much-talent effect suggests that in team sports such as football where interdependence is key, too much talent can impair performance”.
The baby bust: how Britain’s falling birthrate is creating alarm in the economy
Professor Lindsey Macmillan (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) comments on what the falling birthrate could mean for the education sector. She explained how primary school teachers could face redundancy.