UCL in the media
Trial to cure age-related blindness to begin in London
Professor Pete Coffey (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) talks about a new clinical trial which uses stem cells to restore sight for people with age-related macular degeneration.
Health and diet report
Dr Eric Brunner (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) comments on the science behind the '5 a Day' fruit and veg message.
New 'killer' stem cells could be used to treat cancer, say scientists
Professor Chris Mason (UCL Biochemical Engineering) comments on a new cancer therapy which has use stem cells to kill diseased cancer cells for the first time.
Principal of UCL Academy thanks pupils for patience as school is finally opens
The principal of UCL Academy, Geraldine Davis, has thanked students for their patients after finally getting the all-clear to move into a new school following four months of "false dawns".
The Royal Academy: a history of sulks and squabbles
The Royal Academy's first annual exhibition in 1769 marked the birth of a public interest in new art. But there were many fights over the founding of this august institution, says Professor John Mullan (UCL English Language & Literature).
A ballooning problem: the great helium shortage
Professor Ray Dolan (UCL Imaging Neuroscience) comments on the impact of the current helium shortage on his research.
Give us a hand
"There will be a convergence of technologies, biological and synthetic," says Professor Martin Birchall (UCL Ear Institute). "At a guess we will see the first bionic limb implanted in five years' time."
Virtual 'mirror' of world to help predict future
Professor Steven Bishop (UCL Mathematics) talks about FuturICT, a project which aims to develop a computer model of the world's population, economy and society.
Screwball comedies take centre stage in new BFI season
Professor Peter Swaab (UCL English Language & Literature) comments on US screwball comedy films, which are currently being shown at London's BFI.
Meteor showers in coming days
We could be getting some spectacular meteor showers in the coming days. Dr Lucie Green (UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory) explains how and why.