UCL in the media
Hush! Don't Mention the Environment
Dr Helen Czerski (UCL Mechanical Engineering) presents a new series of Rare Earth with Tom Heap where they reveal a new phenomenon- 'Greenhushing', whereby big corporations that once trumpeted their green credentials are now staying very quiet about the environment.
Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease discovered
A new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions, and which can be targeted using existing drugs, has been discovered by researchers including Dr James Lee (UCL Division of Medicine).
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Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people
Professor Glyn Lewis (UCL Division of Psychiatry) said: "It shows the importance of comparing antidepressants with placebo when studying discontinuation".
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Boosting key protein in eye cells could prevent age-related vision loss
Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new study co-led by Professor Andrew Dick (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology).
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How the energy transition could create a fleet of ghost ships
Research from Dr Tristan Smith, Dr Nishatabbas Rehmatulla, Ms Marie Fricaudet (all UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) found more than a third of the world’s commercial shipping capacity carries fossil fuels.
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Rise of superstrong nicotine pouches used by stars like Jamie Vardy
Dr Harry Tattan-Birch (UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care) explains that compared to cigarettes, the tobacco free version of these products do reduce the risk in terms of cancer, but that they are a gateway to cigarettes.
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Discussing South American revolutionaries
Dr Bill Booth (UCL History) joins Max Pearson on the World Service to talk about revolutionary figures from South America.
UCL ranked ninth best university in the world
UCL has been ranked ninth best university in the world for the second year in a row, marking UCL’s 13th year among the top 10 universities worldwide, in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
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Women’s mental agility is better when they’re on their period
Participants reacted quicker and made fewer errors during menstruation, despite believing their performance would be worse, according to a new study from UCL researchers including Dr Flaminia Ronca (UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science).
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Internet addiction affects the behaviour and development of adolescents
Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to addictive behaviour and tendencies, finds a new study led by Max Chang (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health).
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