UCL in the media
The CarbonBuzz initiative offers a way to 'Bridge the Gap'
UCL's Centre for Energy Epidemiology will be managing the CarbonBuzz platform going forward, curating the data and providing technical support for uploading projects.
The App Industry
Professor Anthony Steed (UCL Computer Science) talks to Evan Davis about his app Chirp which uses audio to share information.
Everest scientists' feat of endurance for critically ill patients
Professor Monty Mythen and Dr Dan Martin (both UCL Institute of Child Health) discuss the Xtreme Everest team's search for a breakthrough in critical care.
and'Independent' news website gives academics a veto
Ben Webster criticises The Conversation for giving academics who contribute articles ultimate sign-off.
Mark Miodownik: an obsession with materials
When a stranger slashed the young Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) with a razor, he became acutely aware of the properties of steel. This was the birth of his fascination with materials.
How do universities deal with gender segregation?
Rex Knight (UCL Vice Provost for Operations) comments on gender segregation.
The Life Scientific: Linda Partridge
Professor Linda Partridge (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) discusses her research on the genetics of ageing and her route into science.
Back pain study fails to declare link
''It's obvious that you can't be relied upon to be objective about the results of an experiment or clinical trial if you stand to make money from a particular outcome,'' said Professor Colquhoun (UCL Biosciences).
'Cloud' to help UCL researchers with blue-sky thinking
University College London is planning to build its own vast £500,000 "cloud" for researchers to store and share data.
Fuelling the dream of clean cars
"To a man, car manufacturers think hydrogen is the future for vehicles," said Professor Stephen Bennington (UCL Physics & Astronomy).