UCL in the media
Funding freeze critiqued
Chair of Science is Vital and cell biologist,ÌýJennifer RohnÌý(UCL Clinical Physiology), argues that:Ìý"frustrated young researchers are leaving" in response toÌýthe recentÌýgovernment freeze of the science-research budget.
Chocolate could be used as cancer detector
Research led by Dr Simon Walker-Samuel (UCL CABI) shows how sugar can be used to detect cancer.
, , Daily Telegraph, , and other national and international outletsLet's be clear about science education and engagement
Melanie Smallman and Dr Simon Lock (UCL Science & Technology Studies) favour increased public dialogue in science policy-making.
Today in Healthcare
Sir Cyril Chantler, chair of UCLPartners, says the healthcare system designed in 1948 did not have to cope with people living to 80,Ìýmany with chronic illnesses. "We now need a system based on prevention as well as treatment - one based on the community, not on hospitals," he says.
Humans at the centre of the urban maze
Tim Stonor (UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment) says that scientific research will become increasingly importantÌýas the emphasis in urbanization in China is put on quality rather than quantity.
How Mrs Micklewhite lost a Maurice and found a Michael
In his regular column Professor Adrian Furnham (UCL Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology) asks whether your name makes a difference when it comes to job interviews.
London catches up as a city of science
While London has long been a financial power-house, its reputation as a crucible for scientific innovation is rapidly growing. UCL is one of several institutions contributing to London's rise.
Maximise your medical mojo
Professor David Bender, UCL Structural and Molecular Biology, says that students should speak to doctors and find out what's involved, before applying to Medical School.
Italian mafia turns to wind farms to launder money
Professor John Dickie, UCL Italian, says it is impossible to estimate how muchÌý of the Italian mafia's vast income is laundered through renewable energy schemes.
E-cigarettes and the rise of the vapers: Can there really be smoke without fire?
"I would always recommend smokers to use products that have proven effectiveness and e-cigarettes have not been tested in clinical trials," said Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health).