UCL in the media
Western leaders warn against Israeli plans to resettle Gazans
Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Dr Anne Irfan (UCL Arts & Sciences) says that while the resettlement of hundreds of thousands of Gazans is not official Israeli policy, “it seems to be shifting in that direction”.
Breaking down what the 'good enough' life means
Professor Daniel Miller (UCL Anthropology) talks about his original exploration of what life could and should be based on an in-depth study of people living in a small Irish town.
What are some of the global health advancements we could see in 2024?
Professor Monica Lakhanpaul (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health) discusses new evidence showing that a vaccination for winter virus RSV could cut hospital admissions in children by more than 80%.
Scientists warn the current wave of Covid-19 could continue to surge for weeks
UK Covid infections of the JN.1 variant will keep rising for another week or two to “rival” the country’s two biggest Covid waves, seen early in 2022 – and they “might even exceed them”, according to Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics).
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Use Covid mega lab to help tackle antibiotic resistance, MPs urge
Professor Joanne Santini (UCL Biosciences) says the inappropriate use and overuse of antibiotics pose a serious threat, with "millions dying worldwide from infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria".
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Analysis: A history of Gaza and the Palestinian identity
For +972 magazine, Dr Anne Irfan (UCL Arts & Sciences), delves into the history of Gaza, now the focal point of a regional crisis, and explains why this tiny enclave is inextricably linked to the Palestinian identity.
How is Thomas Jefferson's political legacy regarded today?
Emeritus Professor Kathleen Burk (UCL History) helps shine a light on Thomas Jefferson's political legacy and how his attitudes to slavery are impacting on how he's seen today.
The global repercussions of a Trump win in 2024
Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science) says we could see challenges to the election or electoral system in the US if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, as well as polarisation exacerbated to new extremes around the world.
Experts weigh in on health benefits of dry January
“We followed people up after three to six months to ask what impact dry January had on them. And in general terms, they felt so good in this month that they were more scared to drink during the week,” says Professor Rajiv Jalan (UCL Medicine).
Will we ever know the truth about what caused Covid-19?
Four years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, Professor François Balloux (UCL Biosciences) explores its possible causes and says the discovery of a virus in the wild that is a progenitor of our coronavirus could solve the origin debate.