UCL in the media
Priceless Jeremy Bentham books found at 911
Rare books from a priceless collection owned by UCL’s intellectual inspiration, Jeremy Bentham, have been found in UCL’s libraries and archives and have been called "a terrific source" by Dr Tim Causer (UCL Laws and Bentham Project).
The uninsurable world: how the market fell behind on climate change
Scientists and actuaries “are sailing past each other like ships in the night despite the fact they are using the same language of climate risk”, says Dr Kris de Meyer (Director, UCL Climate Action Unit).
Donald Trump's guilty verdict 'could be decisive in White House election race'
"There’s no doubt this verdict energises the far left, and galvanises the far right," Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) says, adding: "So the big question is how moderates and swing voters respond."
Trump to appeal historic conviction
Dr Brian Klaas (UCL European & International Social & Political Studies) discusses Donald Trump's hush-money trial after the former president confirmed he would appeal against 34 guilty verdicts, calling the court case “rigged”.
The importance of music and singing in a baby's development
Music is a powerful way of supporting social bonding and wellbeing in babies and is used across cultures to teach speech and communication, says Dr Nina Polytimou (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society).
Engaging with students on the Middle East conflict
A lot of students really want to learn and ask questions about the conflict in the Middle East, says Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science), who discusses a range of geopolitical issues on a weekend panel show on Radio 4.
At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers
"DNA is extracted from that [saliva] and analysed to look for a combination of genetic variations that are linked to prostate cancer," says Professor Caroline Moore (UCL Surgery & Interventional Sciences) on a new test that could better identify men at risk of prostate cancer.
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Why doesn't everyone clear up?
Professor Nichola Raihani (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) reflects on studies that have shown that when people with different mess thresholds live together, the person with the lower tolerance cleans up more, quickly leading to resentment and conflict.
Inside the Maga meltdown after Trump verdict
Any possible violence following Donald Trump's guilty verdict would be more likely targeted towards those involved in the trial than general rioting, explains Visiting Professor Andrew Rudalevige (UCL Political Science).
Why Biden isn’t gloating over Trump’s conviction
“Trump will be exploiting the opportunity to frame this as a Democratic hit job, to fundraise, and to cement his support among surrogates. So there’s certainly a universe in which the guilty verdict helps Trump rather than hurts him," says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).