UCL in the media
Trump-Era Impeachment Rule Could Come Back To Bite Republicans
"The real risk for House Republicans is being perceived as over-reaching," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
US teenagers more likely than others to exaggerate their maths abilities
"An ability to big yourself up, as seen in these boys who claimed to know the made-up maths terms, may help to get a job or pay rise in later life," said Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education & Society), explaining his new research.
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Northern Ireland instability leaves Good Friday agreement ‘in jeopardy’
Alan Whysall (honorary, UCL Constitution Unit) says several crises have meant the foundations of the Good Friday agreement “continue to crumble”, and called for a “rekindling” of a sense of hope through constructive politics, compromise and engagement between London and Dublin.
Self-driving cars – a Silicon Valley fantasy that won’t work?
In a piece expressing scepticism about self-driving cars, a comment made by Professor Jack Stilgoe (UCL Science & Technology Studies) to the Commons transport committee is quoted: “if self-driving vehicles are the answer, what is the question?”
Meditate to beat high blood pressure
Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga should be recommended to people with high blood pressure, according to a comprehensive review co-authored by Professor Bryan Williams (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science).
Why was the Morocco earthquake so deadly?
Professor Ilan Kelman (UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction) explains that lack of preparedness was the biggest factor and says building earthquake resilience means tackling broader societal problems such as poverty and lack of education.
Will two new drugs transform Alzheimer’s treatment?
Professor Gill Livingston (UCL Psychiatry) and Professor Jonathan Schott (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) comment on new developments in Alzheimer’s treatment and diagnosis.
Coroner warns of risk of future deaths from protein products
Professor Finbar O’Callaghan (UCL Institute of Child Health) comments on the quality of care given to a 16-year-old boy who died from undiagnosed ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency after consuming a protein drink.
Experts call for global moratorium on efforts to geoengineer climate
“Solar radiation management [efforts] are dangerous experiments and will cause unpredictable climate change, because the distribution of solar energy across the Earth is what creates our dynamic climate,” said Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography).
Metro celebrates engineering pioneers and inclusion role models at prestigious ceremony
ʼһon the Inclusion Programme of the Year award for their partnership with BADU Sport on their ‘Bridging the Gap’ campaign, which supports more than 90 students with free bespoke tuition.
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