UCL in the media
Queer Palestinians on ‘pink-washing’ in Gaza conflict
Seeing the LGBTQ+ flag displayed alongside scenes of rubble and destruction in Gaza is "a massive violation to people who have fought for their rights under this flag," states Professor Phillip Ayoub (UCL Political Science).
Voters find Starmer’s Labour more patriotic than Tories
“Patriotism has been at the very core of Conservative party electoral appeal since the 19th century, but in this election, the party appears to have spectacularly lost its historic patriotism advantage,” says Professor Marc Stears (UCL Political Science).
Psychiatrists condemn deterioration of mental health services
Professor Robert Howard (UCL Psychiatry) and Professor Cornelius Katona (UCL Psychiatry) welcome the commitment from Labour to deliver equity between mental and physical health after seeing mental health services "deteriorate" over the last decade.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon: the French left’s divisive standard-bearer
French left-wing party Nouveau Front Populaire understand that Jean-Luc Mélenchon should "keep quiet" if they are to remain united in the run-up to the election, argues Professor Philippe Marlière (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society).
Rise of kids’ birthday gift lists heaps pressure on parents
"Encouraging secondhand gifts is a positive move, but the concern in thinking about gift-giving demonstrates how contemporary crises are having wide-ranging impacts on families' everyday lives," says Professor Katherine Twamley (IOE, Faculty of Education and Society).
Hybrid working makes employees happier, healthier and more productive, study shows
The IWG’s findings underline how “unsurprisingly, a hybrid work arrangement is the most in-demand benefit” that people request before taking a job, says Dr Jen Rhymer (UCL School of Management).
Green space could be even better for young brains than we realised
"We know that in adult populations, particularly among very old populations, we see a very important role for green space for health and cognitive functioning," explains Professor Eirini Flouri (IOE, Faculty of Education and Society).
Understanding and appreciating the use of laughter in social interactions
Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) explains her research that has helped millions of people better understand and appreciate the use of laughter in social interactions.
What does the dream kitchen look like?
What can 100 years of archive teach us about how we cook and live today? Professor Barbara Penner (UCL Bartlett School of Architecture) describes how the advent of the fitted kitchen was in the crucible of war and disease.
How much can patients suffer from antidepressant withdrawals?
Professor Joanna Moncrieff (UCL Psychiatry) comments on a study from German researchers that showed antidepressant withdrawal symptoms affected just 15 per cent of participants.