UCL in the media
Immigration is a boon for society, and the EU should be praised for encouraging it
A study by Professor Christian Dustman (UCL Economics) found that in the year to April 2009 workers from Eastern Europe contributed £1.37 in taxes for every £1 of services they used.
Referring Syria to the international criminal court is a justified gamble
An international criminal court investigation may split the United Nations - but it would change the civil war's political dynamics, says Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws).
Education: Free-range learning
"Almost all of academia in the UK is desperately interested in demonstrating impacts of their work on wider groups," says Dr Karen Bultitude (UCL Science & Technology Studies).
The New Power List: 100 people to watch in 2013
Dr Dan Martin (UCL Department of General Surgery) has been cited among the top ten scientists in The Times 100 people to watch in 2013.
Cameron's Europe speech: A chance for the EU to boldly embrace the US
"It's hard to imagine expectations for David Cameron's long-overdue Europe speech getting any lower," says John Reid (UCL ISRS). "[But] the smart money is already on him getting caught in the crossfire between supporters and opponents of Britain's EU membership."
Scottish independence: Salmond pushes for new rights
Alan Trench (UCL Constitution Unit) comments on Alex Salmond's call for the right to a home and free education to be enshrined in a written constitution, following a vote for Scottish independence.
Seymour Laxon, 1963-2013
Throughout his career, Professor Laxon was at the heart of efforts to develop techniques of radar altimetry to map the shape of the ocean surface beneath the Arctic ice.
Wearing Cross Is Sometimes Protected, European Court Rules
Colm O'Cinneide (UCL Laws) comments on the case of Nadia Eweida, who was sent home without pay after she decided to wear a cross openly in breach of company rules.
What would a post-Chávez Venezuela look like?
Dr Thom Rath (UCL History) comments on the legacy of Hugo Chávez, and his impact on Venezuela's economy.
Born to rule? Scientists uncover gene that may help create natural leaders
A new study by Dr Jan-Emmanuel De Neve (UCL School of Public Policy) has found that genetic differences are significantly associated with the likelihood that people take on managerial responsibilities.