UCL in the media
Court ruling followed closely by higher education institutions
Professor Colm O’Cinneide (UCL Laws) comments on the implications of a court ruling which found that Bristol University breached its duties in relation to a student who took her own life, saying it was a case that higher education institutions would follow closely.
Two million people in Britain now have long Covid
Professor Amitava Banerjee (UCL Health Informatics) says that the latest figures show that “although vaccinated people are much less likely to get long Covid than those without vaccination, they still can get infected and they still can get long Covid.”
Where are the current Covid hotspots?
There are certain hotspots where people are more at risk of catching Covid, such as “where you find yourself in enclosed spaces with poor ventilation or in crowded public transport facilities,” says Professor Karl Friston (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
Jamaica legislator calls for Bob Marley to be named a national hero
Bob Marley’s rise to fame helped create a positive image for Jamaica and proved that “Jamaica could actually have a superstar in the middle of the poverty and the violence,” says Professor Matthew Smith (UCL History).
How Britain became obsessed with scented candles
Cecilia Bembibre (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) comments on the popularity of scented candles in Britain, saying that traditionally, home fragrance has sought to bring the outside in, conjure exotic places or remind us of comforting memories.
Military metaphors persuade those in pain to soldier on
Dr Zsofia Demjen (UCL IOE) says that some military metaphors can be motivating for people with cancer. For example, referring to each other as 'fighters' or encouraging others to 'soldier on'.
‘I had so many questions about bisexuality’
In an interview, Dr Julia Shaw (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) discusses her research into bisexuality for her new book.
People who grew up in rural or suburban areas have better spatial navigation skills
Professor Hugo Spiers (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) discusses his recent research finding that people who grew up in rural or suburban areas have better spatial navigation skills than those raised in cities.
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'Beacon Masters' light the UK on fire for Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Dr Stuart Brookes (Institute of Archaeology) explains the history of fire beacons in England, which date at least back to the 9th century, when Anglo Saxons used them to warn the population of Viking invasions.
The mental health toll of the pandemic
Over the course of the pandemic, more severe social restrictions and lockdowns led to worse mental health, according to an ongoing study led by Dr Daisy Fancourt (UCL Epidemiology & Health).