UCL in the media
Scientific research and the European Union
If we leftÌý the EU, perhaps some of the savings on our membership fees would stay in research, to be spent in the UK. But the reality of science is that in many, perhaps most, fields the best research is highly collaborative and requires efficient international links and stable strategies.
Diabetes drug to significantly help Parkinson's sufferers
Doctors believe a drug used to treat diabetes could significantly help people suffering from Parkinson's Disease. "We've got enough evidence to move forward," said Dr Thomas Foltynie (UCL Institute of Neurology).
Mafia Republic: Italy's Criminal Curse by John Dickie
UCL Italian Professor John Dickie's new book shows that the strength, scale and endurance of the country's three main Mafias are sadly representative of Italy's broader weaknesses, writes Bill Emmott.
Introduce standard cigarette packets now
The argument for plain tobacco packaging is clear-it would save lives-and the arguments used against it are false, argues Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health).
New operation can end distress for million Britons with badly protruding ears
The Royal Free Hospital, London are offering a pioneering new procedure to correct protruding ears, using an implant inserted under local anaesthetic in just 15 minutes.
Catholic blood exhibition opens in Londonderry
Dr Bob Morris (UCL Constitution Unit) comments on a new exhibition involving blood donated by Catholics.
UCL shares in £50m of new funding to help stimulate UK's economy
UCL has been awarded a share of a government investment of £50m into UK's leading universities to drive growth, the Minister for Universities and Science has announced.
To tackle child sexual exploitation, prevention is better than new law
Prosecution should be a last resort for child sexual exploitation. Funds would be more usefully channelled towards harm reduction, achieved through better prevention, detection, and victim-support initiatives, writes Ella Cockbain (UCL Security & Crime Science).
Transforming finance: avoiding a new crisis
Professor Victoria Chick (UCL Economics) discusses ways in which a new financial crisis can be averted.
George Hook: O'Driscoll risks brain damage by staying on
"The risks of suffering repeated head injury are extremely serious. It could lead to a neurodegenerative disease, similar to Parkinson's or Alzheimer's," said Professor John Hardy (UCL Molecular Neuroscience).