UCL in the media
Can the king vote, and does he have a role in elections?
Professor Jeff King (UCL Laws) explained that 'the rules relating to the power of members of the royal family to vote are regulated by constitutional convention and not by statute law.'
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Can wealth buy good health?
Research led by Dr Paola Zaninotto (UCL Epidemiology and Health Care) found the wealthiest third of the population lived eight to nine more healthy years than the least wealthy third.
Climate change is pushing up food prices — and worrying central banks
Professor Paul Ekins (UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources) argues that notwithstanding adaptations, climate change is set to hinder not help the world’s food supplies.
One in five UK universities changing leaders as problems mount
Professor Mike Shattock (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) said while “ambition springs eternal” and many would-be vice-chancellors will not be discouraged, there were “almost certainly not” enough candidates with the relevant financial experience available.
Gen Z losing faith in American dream: July 4th poll
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "The skyrocketing costs of college, the difficulty of climbing onto the property ladder, and surging economic inequality all contribute to the notion that the American dream is dying or dead".
Michelle Obama entering the race could be Trump’s worst nightmare
Dr Nadia Hilliard (UCL Institute of the Americas) suggests that political donors and strategists may be urging Michelle Obama to consider challenging Joe Biden as the Republican Presidential candidate.
Why Jill Biden is unlikely to convince Joe to step down, despite mounting pressure
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "In public, it's expected that Mrs Biden will support her husband. Behind closed doors, we can only guess at what she's advocating".
Biden embarks on PR blitz after disastrous debate
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) says that if Biden wanted to prove concerns about his mental state aren’t an issue, “he could do it in one fell swoop.” “Agree to a ‘Fox News Sunday’ interview, unedited, where no topics would be off limits”.
Why we need to start talking about HRT for men
Dr Pierre-Marc Bouloux (UCL Medicine) explains that only 4-5 per cent of men above the age of 50 actually have symptomatic testosterone deficiency (or hypogonadism) and would benefit from hormone replacement therapy.
Should universities ever take stances on political issues?
Dr Joseph Mintz (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) regards the entire pro-Palestinian BDS movement as “highly problematic” because of its anti-Zionist roots in the Soviet Union and because it is a tactic that is directed only towards the Jewish state.