UCL in the media
Walt Whitman: The complex life of the ‘poet of America’
Professor Mark Ford (UCL English Language & Literature) discusses the innovative 19th-century poet, Walt Whitman, who broke away from European literary traditions to become a key figure in the development of American culture.
Fears over Joe Biden's age in gruelling campaign 'shows need for new generation of leaders'
"It is just obvious looking at Biden and listening to him that he is not the same individual he was 15 or 20 years ago," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) who added that Biden's age is one of the "major hang-ups for voters" ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Nine in ten women were never educated about the menopause
More than 90% of postmenopausal women were never taught about the menopause at school and over 60% only started looking for information about it once their symptoms had started, finds a new led by Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute of Women’s Health).
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A powerful solar storm is hitting Earth, sparking stunning northern and southern lights across the planet
"Although this is quite a strong storm, the centre of the auroral activity will remain north of us. This means that people should look northward and near the horizon," said Dr Daniel Verscharen (UCL Space & Climate Physics) on the brilliant auroras sparked by solar activity.
Medical students face high levels of mental health problems but stigma stops them getting help
“We need to think about tackling stigma. That's one of the main factors linked to mental health problems among medical students," said Dr Asta Medisauskaite (UCL Medical School) who suggests what can be done to boost mental health among UK medical students.
Over 50 and pregnant: the rise of the older mums
“It doesn’t surprise me any more that I see people in my clinic having their first pregnancy in their late 40s and 50s — that’s normal for us,” said Professor Anna David (UCL EGA Institute for Women's health) on women who are getting pregnant at later ages.
Black and Asian people disproportionately stopped for stop and search
Dr Krisztian Posch (UCL Security and Crime Science) helped analyse police data to uncover that, despite some progress, black and Asian people are still disproportionately singled out by police for stop and searches.
Why do people get depressed?
“Mood states are related to emotions, and moods and emotions are the way that human beings, which are complex, intelligent organisms, respond to events in their environment,” said Professor Joanna Moncrieff (UCL Psychiatry).
Dianne Feinstein crisis leaves democrats paralyzed
“[California Senator Dianne] Feinstein's term is ending next year, and she's already announced her intention not to run again,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science), on why concerns over her health differ from concerns over other senators’ health issues.
Lake or mistake?
Dr Janice Morphet (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) said that the UK needs a national plan for water resources to bring local politicians on board with efforts to build more reservoirs to combat the impacts of climate change, despite public resistance.