UCL in the media
Play gives honest insight into lives of children in temporary accommodation
A team of researchers from CHAMPIONS project, led by Professor Monica Lakhanpaul (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health) teamed up with De Montfort University and Response Ability Theatre to transform interviews from their study into a topical theatre performance.
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Should I renovate my house?
“I’m really interested that the fixer-upper is coming back into vogue,” said Professor Yolande Barnes (UCL Bartlett Real Estate Institute), adding that in real terms, house prices in the UK have dropped.
Ukraine is mastering the art of 21st century warfare
Professor Mark Galeotti (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) writes about the implications of a missile strike that killed a Russian admiral along with 34 officers.
First direct evidence of a black hole spinning
Dr Ziri Younsi (Mullard Space Science Laboratory at ʼһ) comments on the first direct evidence of a black hole spinning, saying the fact that the M87 supermassive black hole is spinning and tilted provides a “tantalising glimpse” of something violent happening in its past.
Visions of the year 250 million - a hot supercontinent without mammals
New research forecasts that in 250 million years, the Earth will be a hot supercontinent, writes Dr Niall Jeffrey (UCL Physics & Astronomy). Dr Ingo Waldmann (UCL Physics & Astronomy) comments on how continent formation is a factor in determining planets' habitable zones.
‘Killing’ projects ‘helps multidisciplinary research thrive’
UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence discussed the successful management of multidisciplinary research institutes, at the Times Higher Education’s World Academic Summit.
Football chant that sounds like six different phrases goes viral
Professor Valerie Hazan (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) explains how audio illusions can occur: "The issue is that this speech does not quite fit into the auditory patterns you expect for these words so your brain is trying to find a 'best fit'."
Does Parkinson's lead to dementia?
Around 50% of people with Parkinson's could develop Parkinson's dementia within 10 years of their diagnosis, says Professor Rimona Weil (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
Funding fears as UK university ‘spin-out’ investment tumbles
“UK research-intensive universities like UCL have an incredibly strong pipeline in areas highlighted by the report," says Professor Geraint Rees (UCL Vice-Provost, Research, Innovation and Global Engagement), commenting on the need for investment into university spinouts.
Why small homes are the next big thing
Research by Dr Jon Reades (UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis) showed that in London, the proportion of “small” homes, 37 square metres or smaller, is now 1 in 10 in inner London, and 1 in 20 for London overall.