UCL in the media
Albanian migrants in UK experience an alarming rise in hostility and suspicion
“With politicians making such [demonizing] remarks about Albanians, people in the community are feeling more uncomfortable,” said Dr Andi Hoxhaj (UCL Laws) who moved to the UK in 2004 for his higher education.
Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
"Banning apps and access to platforms is what authoritarian regimes do. If the US were to engage down this road, where would it stop?" said Professor Jean-Baptiste Gouyon (UCL Science & Technology Studies).
Curious female bosses face additional challenges
"Women leaders should not have to face additional headwinds, especially since companies increasingly want employees to speak up when they have creative solutions, see a problem or are struggling with other issues," said Dr Anthony Klotz (UCL School of Management).
COP27 carbon calculator is developed to cut travel emissions from climate conference
A team of UCL researchers led by Professor Priti Parikh (UCL Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction) have developed an open-source calculator to allow those travelling to Egypt for COP27 to “measure, minimise and offset the carbon footprint” of their journey.
Ibrahim Abubakar: global health diplomat pursuing health equity
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar (UCL Population Health Sciences) aims to improve global health via projects that “bring together scientists from the different departments to address the big interdisciplinary challenges we all face—the climate crisis, inequalities, infection, cancer”.
What 'Loss and Damage' means at COP27
“For many small island countries and developing nations, loss and damage is a euphemism for liability and compensation — one way to extract money and support from wealthy countries most responsible for climate change,” said Professor Lisa Vanhala (UCL Political Science).
How to stay healthy over the winter months
“Sometimes, the smallest changes to your diet or exercise can make a difference when it comes to preventing pounds from creeping on,” said Doctoral Researcher Alex Ruani (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society).
Early childhood education needs to be a focus for Labour
"England certainly needs to move away from its current reliance on privatised nurseries. Nursery schools are one option. The other is public children’s centres," writes Professor Peter Moss (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society), urging Labour to refocus its policies.
Report warns of a terminal loss of Arctic Sea ice during summers
“It’s a terminal diagnosis and now we have to live with consequences,” said PhD candidate Robbie Mallett (UCL Earth Sciences) on the State of the Cryosphere report released by a group of scientists at the start of COP27 in Egypt.
Documentary reveals the fear-filled world of incels
Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies) told documentary-makers the popularity of “incel terminology and culture” is creating a “more generalised misogyny” that means the extreme content is moving “off screens and on to streets”.