UCL in the media
Mathematician Hannah Fry: ‘Even though Labour will win, they should dampen their expectations’
Professor Hannah Fry (UCL Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis) is interviewed about polling, swing seats and political data.
How top scientists now think you can 'catch' depression and anxiety like you would a cold - here's how you can protect yourself
Professor Vivian Hill (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) advocates for mental health and coping strategies on school curriculums.
Trying to convince voters that Biden’s debate performance was a one-off will backfire, experts say
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: “Trying to convince Americans that the president is fine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is hardly reassuring. This isn’t a part time job”.
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’.
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
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)
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)
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.
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".
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".