UCL in the media
Public health experts warn Lords to reject health reforms
A letter coordinated by Dr David McCoy (UCL Institute of Child Health) and signed by nearly 400 public health experts warns that the government's NHS reforms will put patient safety at risk, waste money and damage the medical profession. Read:
'Underpants bomber' to denounce America as trial begins
The trial of the man who tried to detonate a bomb in his underpants on a packed flight to the US will open next Tuesday.
Thin parents pass on 'skinny genes'
Children with thin parents are likely to be very slim themselves due to "skinny genes", according to new research led by Dr Katrina Whitaker (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health). Read:
, ,Is a degree worth the debt?
Professor Jonathan Wolff (UCL Philosophy) argues that university is the right thing for many school leavers, even given the debt they will incur, but feels at the same time that it is not for everyone. Read:
23 British Universities Fall Short on Poor-Student Goals
Over a quarter of English universities failed to reach their own targets for recruiting disadvantaged students last year.
Laser's 'triple whammy' could stop hospital infections entering the body
A UCL team is designing a ground-breaking catheter that uses a laser to "lock out" and destroy bacteria responsible for one of the most common forms of hospital infections.
How I fought back
Professor Joanna Zakrzewska (UCL Eastman Dental Institute) discusses trigeminal neuralgia, a serious but rare condition which can be mistaken for toothache. Read: Guardian (no link available)
Natural 'back-up system' that could save your heart
Small by-pass vessels which act as a 'back-up system' for the heart's main arteries reduce mortality of patients with coronary artery disease, according to research led by Dr Pascal Meier (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science). Read:
, ,Smokers get chance to quit with 12p tablets
Research by Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) shows that the drug Tabex can triple the chances of a smoker quitting their habit. Read:
, , , , ,Universities 'must set tough targets to recruit poor students'
The Government's Office for Fair Access (OFFA) says that the most selective institutions must be more "ambitious" in attempts to create a diverse student body. Read:
, ,Ìý Guardian, BBC Radio 4's 'Today'