UCL in the media
10 materials that will change the world
Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) writes about the 20th century's most significant materials.
How diseases spread
The 20th Century saw an explosion in our understanding of bacteria viruses and prions and the conquering of many diseases, said Professor Bill Bynum (»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËeuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology).
Charities fear being beheaded when Charles becomes king
"Whereas it might be acceptable for the Prince of Wales to be seen drumming up the cash as it were, that's not something one would expect of the head of state," said Dr Bob Morris (UCL Constitution Unit).
What Happened to the Hague Tribunal?
The acquittal of two Serbian state security officials by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia is one of a series of dramatic reversals, said Dr Eric Gordy (UCL SSEES).
Female 'Viagra' - but how useful will it be?
Dr Petra Boynton (UCL Medical School) argues that a flagging female libido should not necessarily be viewed as a medical disorder.
Study calls for proper reporting of experiments
"Social and psychological research should help us change people's lives. To do that, the scientific record needs to be both accurate and complete," said Dr Evan Mayo-Wilson (UCL Psychology).
If a medical cure looks too good to be true, it probably is
For all the advances in medicine, effective cures are rare, yet we are bombarded with sensational claims based on little evidence, said Professor David Colquhoun (UCL Biosciences).
OK, Mr Bean Counter, learn to figure out people
Management training is particularly important for highly technical managers. These are usually numerate and focused males, said Professor Adrian Furnham (UCL Psychology).
We can't digest health advice, so ban the evil cocktail in our food
A recent study from University College London found that about 30% of weight differences between children were genetic.
The price of education: One third of students think their course offers poor value
I was expecting more face-to-face time with my tutors (we have four lectures and two tutorials a week). But we have to do a lot of reading and preparing for tutorials, so it's still a lot of work, says Clio Aubugeau-Williams, who is studying law at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.