UCL in the media
Cold water therapy: What is it, types and where to start
“Cold water swimmers will tell you that when the water is warmer, they do not get such a buzz from swimming,” said Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health), on the perceived health benefits of cold water swimming.
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.
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).
Brain’s ‘escape switch’ controlled by threat sensitivity dial
Neuroscientists at UCL including Professor Tiago Branco (UCL Sainsbury Wellcome Centre) have discovered how the brain reacts to threats in order to escape if needed, in a new study in mice.
Chinese probe returns to Earth with samples from far side of the moon
Dr Francisco Diego (UCL Physics & Astronomy) illuminates the significance of China’s Chang’e Six lunar probe which has returned to Earth with the world’s first rock and soil samples taken from the far side of the moon.
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).
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Over 1,000 pupils at non-Jewish schools take lessons in Jewish history
“My sense is that because it’s not about Israel, teachers and students are interested, but they have no idea of how to approach anything to do with Jews and they are quite scared about it. This is a way in," says Professor Shirli Gilbert (UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies).
Tension between Trump and Biden ahead of first presidential debate
The expectations have been so lowered for Biden that it’s hard to imagine him not meeting, or exceeding them,” says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Teens lack financial literacy and maths skills for digital economy, report finds
“We really don’t know enough about financial literacy in this country,” explains Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society), adding: “These are absolutely key skills that kids need to know about."
Politicians unclear on whether English tuition fees will rise
Major parties have failed to answer questions about higher education funding despite a mounting crisis in the sector, Dr Claire Crawford (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) told a recent event organised by educational charity the Sutton Trust.