UCL in the media
How Arsenal have set the pace for integration and ‘natural multiculturalism’
‘Black Arsenal’, the new book co-edited by Dr Clive Nwonka (UCL Institute for Advanced Studies) that explores how Arsenal Football Club became “a gamechanger for inclusion & Black culture in defiance of ingrained prejudices”, is profiled in The Guardian.
Ukraine is winning the war with Russia, but it won’t be over by Christmas
Professor Mark Galeotti (UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies) argues that Western weapons mean the Russians are outgunned and Putin is dithering, but Zelensky’s counteroffensive remains grindingly slow.
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Is smoking making a comeback?
Research by Dr Sarah Jackson (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) suggests declines in smoking since 2021 have been greater among younger adults than older age groups.
TikTok push alerts include fake news and weeks-old tsunami warning
Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies) said: “The way in which those alerts are positioned, it can feel like the platform is speaking directly to [users] and not just a poster”.
The 9 tropical diseases you can catch in Europe this summer
Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics Institute) warns we're likely to see more infections in parts of Europe as the climate becomes "more suitable". He said: "Many of these insect species prefer warm and humid weather".
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The role of Black entertainers in the German Empire
Dr Jeff Bowersox (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) is interviewed on German radio for a project about Black entertainers during the years of the German Empire.
‘Health sciences’ name for chiropractic college ‘misleading’
Professor David Colquhoun (UCL Biosciences) said the Office for Students “evidently has very little understanding of medicine or the need for good evidence”.
The 7 best exercises to keep your bones strong
Dr Nicky Keay (UCL Medicine) said: “Any ball sports, including rugby, football and netball, are a great way to achieve this and they also include load-bearing jumps which help to build strong bones”.
The weird world of wasps and why we should worry if they are on the wane
Professor Seirian Sumner (UCL Biosciences) said: “The fact that the low wasp numbers are making people take notice [...] is really heartwarming for someone like me who’s been a cheerleader for wasps against a tide of wasp-fearmongering and negativity.”
Exploring the pivotal role of gasses in our lives
Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) discusses how humans came to understand that gas existed in the first place and how many of the innovations in modern society have been underpinned by this mostly invisible and odourless substance.