UCL in the media
The long history of Russia and war
Professor Simon Dixon (UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies) contributes to a historical discussion on imperial Russia and examines the impact of Peter and Catherine the Great.
Will Covid exist in five years? Scientists on new variants, diminishing wavelets, and government complacency
"Over the next five years, our model predicts there will be about four peaks per year – and that the amplitude of these peaks will slowly decline from year to year," said Professor Karl Friston (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) on the future of Covid.
Mouldy Britain: a fool proof guide to rescuing your home from damp
"Mould is everywhere, all the time… It's important that we do our best to clean it regularly to stop it building up," said Dr Yasemin Didem Aktas (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) who shared how to manage mould and why it's important to curb its growth.
Rishi Sunak is accused of dragging King Charles into Brexit storm
Professor Robert Hazell and Dr Bob Morris (UCL Constitution Unit) explain that the monarch had to follow advice from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen but must remain politically impartial.
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UK scientists hope to benefit from €100bn Horizon Europe programme
Professor Sir John Hardy (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) and Professor James Wilsdon (UCL Science, Technology, Engineering & Public Policy) highlight support from researchers for Horizon Europe and share the damage caused by dropping out of past collaborative schemes.
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Expert warns clock's ticking for police to find missing baby as temperature plummets
“We have no way of knowing how long this child can survive," said Professor Monica Lakhanpaul (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) who warned of the increased risk of hypothermia if a missing baby is not found before nightfall.
Putin may never come to trial, so let’s help Ukraine act on Russian war crimes now
"The UK can help right away by providing financial assistance and investigators, and by sharing intelligence," writes Professor Brad Blitz (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education & Society) in a letter in response to Russian forces covering up potential war crimes.
Tesco accused of greenwashing over ‘biodegradable’ teabags
"If the product hangs around for years before biodegrading, which is the reality for many products labelled biodegradable, they are part of the problem not the solution," said Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) who has researched “home compostable" plastics.
Brexit's damage to the scientific community
“It’s a vicious downward spiral, where uncertainty breeds declining engagement, which then decreases the theoretical drawdown of this money through the UK guarantee," said Professor James Wilson (UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering) on science funding after Brexit.
Donald Trump receives huge polling boost before pivotal conference
"This is more evidence that much of the news we've heard in recent months about Trump losing a grip on the Republican Party seems woefully premature," commented Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) on the current race to the 2024 Republican nomination for the US presidency.