UCL in the media
Mental health: NHS crisis lines failing to answer suicide calls
Professor Sonia Johnson (UCL Psychiatry) comments on a BBC investigation into NHS crisis lines, saying that it is a "major problem" if callers are unable to access helplines in a timely manner.
King Charles’ plans for Coronation Concert
"It will be very grand and will probably eclipse theQueen’s funeraland Platinum Jubilee in terms of pageantry. There will be more bands and more people. It will certainly be an amazing sight,” said Dr Bob Morris (UCL Constitution Unit).
Chronic UTI patients are waiting up to 12 years for a diagnosis, specialists warn
A new paper led by Dr Harry Horsley (UCL Division of Medicine) details the challenges faced by people with chronic urinary tract infections, who often face long delays in securing a diagnosis, prolonging infections for multiple years.
Is Covid over? Cases drop below 100,000 for first time in a year
Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics Institute) says that the XBB.1.5 variant is unlikely to cause a wave of its own, while Professor Karl Friston (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) adds that high flu rates may be pushing people to be more cautious this winter.
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Milk may have fuelled a growth spurt in ancient Europeans
Professor Mark Thomas (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) expresses scepticism about whether a new study really does suggest that lactose tolerance drove an increase in stature in ancient Europeans.
One in four of Britain's dementia patients taking antidepressants
"While antidepressants are effective for treating depression in the general population, the evidence shows they don't work in dementia patients," says Professor Rob Howard (UCL Psychiatry).
New bird flu fears as virologists sound alarm over spread of virus in mink
Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics Institute) comments on a recent outbreak of avian flu in mink, saying the virus strain can sometimes infect humans, but human-to-human transmission remains ineffective.
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Amid a housing market slowdown, has Battersea still got the power?
Professor Yolande Barnes (Bartlett Real Estate Institute) discusses the Battersea developments, pointing to a concentration of design and lack of neighbourhood planning.
Exploring the architecture and sound of the digital world
Sandra Youkhana (Bartlett School of Architecture) joins Dr Adam Rutherford (UCL Biosciences) and others to examine the real world architectural theory that underpins the fantasy worlds found in video games.
Essay-writing AI chatbot faces ban by universities fearful of cheating
“Making sure assessment meets the needs of those sitting the exam will reduce those who might feel the need to ‘cheat’. Verbal exams might also be a way forward,” said Rebecca Mace (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society), discussing the consequences of the rise of ChatGPT.