UCL in the media
Mars mission searches for the building blocks of life
Over the next few months, Curiosity will gather and analyse rock and soil samples, looking for organic molecules, such as sugars or amino acids. These chemicals are the building blocks of life, says Dr Lewis Dartnell (UCL Space and Climate Physics).
Going for broke: how universities can deliver on their economic potential
UK universities have the opportunity of a generation to build a sustainable economy for the 21st century, but they need to invest in infrastructure, business collaboration and in their people, says Professor Stephen Caddick (UCL Vice-Provost, Enterprise).
The life scientific: Steve Jones
Professor Steve Jones (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) talks about his life, and work in the field of genetics.
Universities Turn to Internet for Virtual Tours
Ian Bartlett (UCL Publications & Marketing Services) comments on the growth of virtual campus tours, saying that »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's tour aims to "demystify the place for students."
'It's just so special, everyone has got behind the Games'
Christine Ohuruogu MBE (BA Linguistics 2005) wins a silver medal in the Olympic 400m final.
Radar prototype tracks Wi-Fi signals to spy through walls
Dr Karl Woodbridge and Dr Kevin Chetty (UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering) publish research demonstrating how a passive radar system can see through walls by reading Wi-Fi radio waves.
The risks of climate disaster demand straight talking
Professor Chris Rapley (UCL Earth Sciences) discusses why climate change has slipped from the public agenda and the need to urgently bring about public discourse: "We must begin to discuss the risks and impacts of a climate disaster, since our institutions and processes appear incapable of preventing it."
Romping along with Brontë
Commenting on classic novels being adapted into 'adult' versions, Professor John Sutherland (UCL English Language & Literature) claims these distortions of the classics are "meretricious, unnecessary and clumsily done".
Warning: This article tells you a starvation diet could actually be good for you - and make you live longer
Dr Matt Piper (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) comments on animal studies showing the impact of restricted diet on disease risk.
Law at university: to degree or not to degree?
UCL graduate Aathmika Kularatnam (Law 2011), now working as trainee solicitor at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, discusses the value of taking an undergraduate law degree.