UCL in the media
Heatwave: Risk of fire at highest level in parts of UK
“What we need is that classic British rain where we get lots of light rain all the time, which will allow it to soak into the soil and actually recharge the aquifers and our reservoirs,” said Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography), commenting on the UK's drought and risk of fire.
Why everyone is ‘quiet quitting’ their jobs
Dr Anthony Klotz (UCL School of Management) predicted a “great resignation” following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions but those who can’t afford to stop working are “quiet quitting” by prioritising their personal lives.
What is ‘splooting’?
Professor John Harris (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) says that the word “splooting” could be a portmanteau involving the first part of “splay” and the last part of “cute”.
Tributes to author and illustrator Raymond Briggs
UCL Slade School of Fine Art alumnus Raymond Briggs, who was best known for his 1978 children's picture book classic The Snowman, has died aged 88.
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Immunity for common cold coronaviruses may ward off severe Covid-19
Professor Mala Maini (UCL Infection & Immunity) comments on an external study into Covid-19 immunity, saying it adds to evidence that suggests T-cell immunity to common cold-like coronaviruses shapes our SARS-CoV-2 response.
Cuba’s enormous blaze fuels fears of instability even as flames are doused
Dr Emily Morris (UCL Institute of the Americas) comments on the tense situation in Cuba, as the country grapples with power outages, US sanctions, and a five day fire at its main oil storage facility.
Children from low-income families who are friends with wealthier peers will earn more later in life
“The main takeaway is that being able to connect with people from higher SES groups has a strong and important association with upward mobility,” said Professor Sir Richard Blundell (UCL Economics).
Scientists say China’s ‘deadly’ Langya virus isn’t a repeat of Covid amid rising case numbers
Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics Institute) says that a virus circulating in low numbers in China is likely not a repeat of the Covid-19 pandemic at all, but is still a reminder of the threat caused by pathogens circulating in populations of wild animals.
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Can everyone get to grips with algebra?
Professor Hannah Fry (UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis) joins comedians and fellow academics to discuss whether everyone can be good at maths, or are some people just innately bad at it?
Stricter rules may ban washing cars and refilling pools
Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) comments on the likelihood of extreme measures being brought in to combat drought, commenting on the improvements in infrastructure to store water made since the 1976 heatwave.