UCL in the media
The relationship between climate change and epilepsy
We are seeing early signals that there will be many impacts of climate change for people with epilepsy, states Professor Sanjay Sisodiya (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
What is minority stress theory?
Professor David Frost (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) illuminates the meaning behind the term "minority stress theory", which refers to the unique forms of social stress experienced by groups and communities who are stigmatised by society.
US support for Israel hits new low as Iran threat looms
"Seeing this war play out in the headlines, on social media, in the images, has shifted even people who are more mainstream Democrats, and a lot of people in the centre who have watched this unfold in a way that they did not expect," says Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science).
Cass review and the use of puberty blockers
Professor Philip Graham (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) says the only thing missing from the Cass Report is an explanation for the unsatisfactory clinical service provided at the Tavistock Clinic.
Meta drops WhatsApp’s minimum age to 13
“Private, or closed, groups can enable more extreme material being shared, which in turn can have implications for young people’s offline behaviours," warns Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies).
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Phasing out fossil fuels can’t be left to the markets
An exit plan from the use of fossil fuels will give industries and investors a clear horizon for adapting to a zero-carbon world, outlines Professor Piet Eeckhout (UCL Laws).
Access to abortion in the US becoming a ‘geographic lottery’
Arizona, currently embroiled in a heated abortion debate, is one of the six states that could decide the 2024 US election, claims Dr Brian Klaas (UCL European & International Social & Political Studies).
Donald Trump backed over bond reduction
A poll suggesting that a plurality of Americans believe a state appeals court was right to lower former President Donald Trump's bond in his New York civil fraud case from $454m to $175m won't have much "predictive value", states Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Will Stonehenge lose its UNESCO World Heritage status?
From an archaeological perspective, plans to build a road tunnel under Stonehenge present "serious issues" to the future and the security of the ancient site, says Professor Mike Parker Pearson (UCL Archaeology).
Outbreak of Victorian disease in children declared
To help deal with parental concerns amid a measles outbreak in the UK, Professor Helen Bedford (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) explains what the public need to know about the MMR vaccine.