UCL in the media
The baby bust: how Britain’s falling birthrate is creating alarm in the economy
Professor Lindsey Macmillan (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) comments on what the falling birthrate could mean for the education sector. She explained how primary school teachers could face redundancy.
Identical twins raised apart match IQ scores
Dr Adam Rutherford (UCL Biosciences) comments on a study of babies separated during adoption under China’s one-child policy that has revealed nature may play greatest role in intelligence.
Cardiovascular health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates
Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by Dr Naaheed Mukadam (UCL Psychiatry).
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Colchester junior doctors to strike amid heatwave concerns
“This new round of strike action will again hit the NHS very hard, with almost all routine care likely to be affected and services put under significant pressure," said Professor Sir Steve Powis (UCL Medicine) on the upcoming NHS industrial action.
Cold water therapy: What is it, types and where to start
“Cold water swimmers will tell you that when the water is warmer, they do not get such a buzz from swimming,” said Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health), on the perceived health benefits of cold water swimming.
Trump’s praise for Biden shows he will do anything to win
“The expectations have been so lowered for Biden that it’s hard to imagine him not meeting, or exceeding, them,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) ahead of the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
NHS watchdog approves 'world's most expensive drug' that costs £2.6million a dose
“It is a lot of money but if you look at the lifetime cost of gene therapy… a single administration of gene therapy that leads to long term, potentially life-long, protection could be bargain,” said Professor Amit Nathwani (UCL Cancer Institute).
Trump VP Favorite Sees Rising Crime in Home State
"There is a danger that if [Donald Trump] selects a running mate who is governor of a state where crime is rising in contravention of national trends then he opens himself up to greater media scrutiny of his claims," said Professor Iwan Morgan (UCL Institute of the Americas).
Construction Underway on €8 Billion 'Smart City'
"In a city of gross inequalities, reinforced by international economic pressures, such a luxury development could do more harm than good," said Lecturer Michael Edwards (UCL Bartlett School of Planning) on the planned Elliniko smart city in Greece.
What IS wrong with Biden?
Doctors can't diagnose someone without examining them, but based on the footage of the debate I've watched, the freezing and rambling make me concerned that Biden struggles to maintain attention,” said Professor Robert Howard (UCL Psychiatry).