UCL in the media
Science Matters: Research is a learning curve for all
Professor Jon Butterworth (UCL Physics & Astronomy) comments on how mistakes in research can help us learn about the scientific method and bring current debate to the public.
Gold or green: which is the best shade of open access?
A unilateral adoption of gold open access would come at the cost of UK competitiveness, argues Professor David Price (UCL Vice-Provost, Research).
Lion rampant, sleeping dragon
"It's not a surprise that Welsh higher education is poorly funded," says Alan Trench (UCL Constitution Unit). "Wales, generally, is underfunded. The evidence is pretty clear."
Smoking ban is five years old
Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) talks about the smoking ban, and how it has protected non-smokers from the effects of passive smoking.
Up in smoke: £150m of medicines a year
Professor Robert Horne (UCL School of Pharmacy) comments on the fact that unused medication returned to chemists is not redispensed but incinerated - at a huge cost to the NHS.
Laughter on the brain: the science behind our sniggers
Stand-up comedians are helping us compare genuine with posed mirth at the Summer Science Exhibition - it'll be a laugh, says Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience).
Doctors' Everest trek aiming to save lives
Doctors from UCL are preparing to scale Mount Everest in a ground-breaking research project which they hope will yield a breakthrough in the care of intensive care patients.
Academics call for degree shake-up to reduce 2:1 effect
Professor Mike Ewing (UCL Dean of Students,ÌýEducation) says a pilot scheme of the GPA is underway. If it is a success, they could phase in the changes from as early as September 2013.
CERN scientists discover Higgs-like particle
"We're looking over a threshold in physics… something we've never seen before," says Professor Jon Butterworth (UCL Physics & Astronomy).
Amniotic fluid offers alternative stem cell source
Dr Paolo De Coppi (UCL Institute of Child Health) said the study confirmed that amniotic fluid is a good source of stem cells. "The advantages of generating pluripotent cells without any genetic manipulation make them more likely to be used for therapy," he said.
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