UCL in the media
Change in U.S. President’s rhetoric reflects political reality
"Although [President Joe] Biden may have had high hopes for 'converting' the far-right when he came into office, he's finally, and belatedly, come to the realization that he's never going to win over Trump diehards," said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Russian nuclear brinksmanship
“Putin is playing a bit on the crazy. The theory goes that if people think I am mad enough to use them then that plays to my advantage,” said Professor Andrew Wilson (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies).
Expectations for a more modest coronation
“My present hypothesis is that [the coronation] will be more like a royal wedding. Not loads and loads of people: there were 8,250 people [in Westminster Abbey] in 1953, and that’s ridiculous,” said Dr Bob Morris (UCL Constitution Unit).
Autumn likely to bring more but less severe Covid cases
“Although prevalence [of Covid] may be greater than previous waves, the risk of serious illness and fatality continues to decline,” said Professor Karl Friston (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
The shortcomings of obesity metrics
“It is well established that BMI is an imperfect measure. [However] there is a problem about relying on the waist-hip ratio as a measure of obesity severity because it changes little with modest weight loss,” said Professor Nick Finer (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science).
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The King’s (limited) speech
"Charles will have very little freedom of maneuver now that he is King. All of his speeches are written or vetted by the government… He will have to be far less outspoken than he has been in the past,” said Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Political Science).
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Rediscovering Eunice Newton Foote, the lost founder of climate science
Roland Jackson (UCL Science & Technology Studies) explores the overlooked history of Eunice Newton Foote, the first scientist to make the connection between high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and a warmer planet as far back as 1856.
What does the Prince of Wales have to do with Wales?
“The royal family will be resistant if anyone proposes that William should devote his attention exclusively to Wales. But I don't imagine that's going to be a proposal that's likely to emerge,” said Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Political Science).
Diversity is good for business
"[Diversity] is not so much about social justice. But about getting the best quality outputs for your business… There is a lot of evidence to show that if you have ethnic minority leadership, you are more profitable," said Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu (UCL School of Pharmacy).
Excess heartbeat deaths likely from Covid and NHS access issues
“I think there’s good evidence that Covid will contribute to deaths from other causes in older, more vulnerable people, but the extent of that we don’t yet know,” said Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics).