UCL in the media
Anger over UCU’s ‘anti-scientific’ fight against Cass Review
Professor Alice Sullivan (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) said: “The notice that the way to counter a scientific report is to vote against it shows a total lack of comprehension of the scientific method".
Letter of the week: Missions without omission
Professor Priscilla Alderson (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) writes in to The New Statesman about how Wikipedia lists Keir Starmer’s education.
Trying to convince voters that Biden’s debate performance was a one-off will backfire, experts say
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: “Trying to convince Americans that the president is fine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is hardly reassuring. This isn’t a part time job”.
How top scientists now think you can 'catch' depression and anxiety like you would a cold - here's how you can protect yourself
Professor Vivian Hill (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) advocates for mental health and coping strategies on school curriculums.
Donald Trump scores poll boost in critical battleground state
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "The fact that other Democrats fare similarly to Biden against Trump suggests that this election is ultimately a referendum on Trump".
Kamala Harris is top choice to replace Joe Biden
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: Although there may be an alternative with a larger potential upside, a Biden replacement is just as easy to take a beating in his or her favorability after being vetted on the national scene."
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Gretchen Whitmer's chances of beating Donald Trump
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "The fact that other Democrats fare similarly to Biden against Trump suggests that this election is ultimately a referendum on Trump".
Economists say Sunak and Starmer’s investment plans are ‘recipe for stagnation’
Professor Paul Ekins (UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) is among 65 economic experts to warn whoever forms the next government against a return to austerity spending cuts after the general election.
France's far right makes big gains in snap election
Professor Philippe Marliere (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) comments on National Rally’s lead in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections.
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Joe Biden is 'toast' after debate nightmare but replacing him 'would spark chaos'
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) reacts to President Biden’s performance in the first Presidential debate. He said: "Assessments of Biden’s performance ranged from disappointing to fully catastrophic. I think the reality is likely somewhere in between.
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