UCL in the media
Parties should rethink membership ballots for party leadership
“Now that the Tories have only narrowly escaped Boris Johnson being reimposed by members on a parliamentary party that supported someone else, it should be clear that such membership ballots risk severe instability,” writes Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit).
Actors supress their sense of self when playing a new character
Actors may suppress their core sense of self when acting, as they immerse themselves in a new role, finds a new study by Dwaynica Greaves (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences).
Calls to require companies disclose their environmental impact
“Mandatory disclosures will only be effective in addressing biodiversity declines if they rapidly translate into transforming nature-depleting business models, and there are good reasons why it may not deliver,” said Katie Kedward (UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose).
Mapping climate change
“[Maps] are a really timeless reminder of what was once there,” said Professor James Cheshire (UCL Geography) as he shows how historic maps illustrate how Swiss glaciers have significantly retreated over recent decades because of climate change.
Study abroad enriches student experience
"To embrace a new culture is to open yourself up to new experiences, sometimes on a daily basis… For those willing to take the plunge, the potential rewards are considerable,” said Jo Turner (UCL CAM Student Recruitment).
The limits of data and public trust
“Trust now has to be much more about a relationship. That means being transparent about what you’re not sure about, and being honest and open about the bad stuff as well as the good stuff,” said Dr Hannah Fry (UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis) on trust post pandemic.
Poor performance by Democrat at Pennsylvania Senate debate
"Although last night's debate wasn't necessarily a death knell for [Democratic candidate John] Fetterman's campaign, his uphill battle to over swing voters just became considerably more steep," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Arts and sport to be prescribed to adolescents with mental ill health
Social prescriptions for activities such as arts, music, dance and sports are to be offered to adolescents with depression and anxiety as part of a new project led by Dr Daisy Fancourt (UCL Epidemiology & Health).
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The health impacts of inequality
“That stress associated with poverty will damage children’s brains, it will damage child development,” said Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Institute of Health Equity) describing the lasting tangible health impacts that inequality has on children.
New PM is a more traditional Tory
“[Prime Minister Rishi Sunak] will be much more traditional, much steadier — more predictable in a sense, in his foreign policy,” said Dr Tony McCulloch (UCL Institute of the Americas).