UCL in the media
The lasting imprint of Margaret Thatcher hardline governing style
Professor Kathleen Burk (UCL History) comments on former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's unique imprint on the history of the world.
Goodbye vice-chancellor, hello chief executive?
Dr Negley Harte (UCL History) says that »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËas the first British university to add the title of president to that of vice-chancellor in 1999.
Aliens most likely to be found on icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, UK scientists suggest
Professor Andrew Coates (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory) comments that new NASA projects searching for life on other planets could be at the expense of some basic science and exploration.
Dialogue of Civilizations Opens
The first ever "Dialogue of Civilizations" has begun in Guatemala and Dr Dorian Fuller (UCL Institute of Archaeology) was the first academic presenter.
Does your mental matter matter? Get involved with the Great Brain Experiment
Organised by UCL's Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, The Great Brain Experiment app aims to analyse a variety of basic brain functions to paint a grand picture of the nation's mental powers.
7 rules for managing creative people
Although every organisation claims to care about innovation, very few are willing to do what it takes to keep their creative people happy, or at least productive, writes Dr Tomas Chamorro Premuzic (UCL Pyschology).
Parkinson's: hope on the horizon
"By the time people notice movement problems, 50-60% of affected brain cells have been lost, dramatically reducing the chance of slowing down or stopping the disease," said Dr Alastair Noyce (UCL Institute of Neurology).
Genetic tests may help bipolar disorder patients
UCL scientists have identified a mutation in an important brain receptor gene which puts patients at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder.
Saying sorry is all the rage in anger management
Professor Adrian Furnham (UCL Psychology) asks if we live in an increasingly angry culture and society?
NHS chief warns of prospect of charges
Professor Malcolm Grant (UCL President and Provost), chair of NHS England, said: "It's not my responsibility to introduce new charging systems but it's something which a future government will wish to reflect [on], unless the economy has picked up sufficiently, because we can anticipate demand for NHS services rising by about 4 to 5 per cent per annum."