UCL in the media
Could the ‘Metaversity’ be the college campus of the future?
“We need to recognize the importance of experiencing the real world as it is,” says Professor Rose Luckin (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society), adding: “If we get it right, the future of education will be one where there’s more human interaction.”
Scientists finally discover why space travel weakens our immunity
“These results are important considerations of risks to health during spaceflight and space exploration,” commented Myles Harris (UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction) on the new study which revealed how space travel changes how genes in white blood cells work.
Kamala Harris' popularity problem goes from bad to worse
"There's no doubt [Current vice president] Kamala Harris is a drag on the ticket, but the extent to which she'll pull down Joe Biden will largely depend on who the Republican nominee is," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Classism, racism and misogyny widespread in cricket, finds report
A new “landmark” report recommending ways to address the ongoing and historic racism, elitism and sexism prevalent in English and Welsh cricket was co-led by Dr Michael Collins (UCL History).
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How dangerous will the sun's chaotic peak be?
Dr Alex James (UCL Space & Climate Physics) explains the causes of the sun's solar cycle in which every 11 years, the sun goes from a low point in solar activity, known as solar minimum, to solar maximum and back again.
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Can Prince William navigate politics and privilege to cut homelessness?
"The British public historically have taken well to royals pushing the boundaries when it comes to the charitable causes they promote," commented Professor Heather Jones (UCL History) on Prince William's plans to help cut homelessness.
Pandemic policies overlooked long-term needs of children
As young people weren’t considered to be at high risk from Covid-19, pandemic policy decisions largely ignored their needs and resulted in their long-term detriment, finds a global consortium of universities led by Professor Lauren Andres (UCL Bartlett School of Planning).
Belarus shares details of alleged plot to invade country
"Given the war in Ukraine and turmoil in Russia, the Belarusian regime wants to show the Russian leaders that they are on top of things and ready to work with Russia against a Western threat," said Dr Rasmus Nilsson (UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies).
How the UK’s housing system compares to the rest of the world
"There are countries with higher ownership rates but in the UK homeownership is definitely important to many people," said Dr Nikodem Szumilo (UCL Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction) who explained the cultural and political aspects to home ownership.
Bank of England urged to calm down on interest rate hikes or trigger recession
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee notes “reveal how much uncertainty there is about future path of inflation and that existing rate hikes are yet to have transmitted," said Dr Joshua Ryan-Collins (UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose).