UCL in the media
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.
Identical twins raised apart match IQ scores
Dr Adam Rutherford (UCL Biosciences) comments on a study of babies separated during adoption under China’s one-child policy that has revealed nature may play greatest role in intelligence.
Cardiovascular health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates
Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by Dr Naaheed Mukadam (UCL Psychiatry).
Colchester junior doctors to strike amid heatwave concerns
“This new round of strike action will again hit the NHS very hard, with almost all routine care likely to be affected and services put under significant pressure," said Professor Sir Steve Powis (UCL Medicine) on the upcoming NHS industrial action.