UCL in the media
At Davos, a Big Issue Is the Have-Lots vs. the Have-Nots
"If there's one thing we should all believe in, it is that every generation should have a fair chance, and that's not happening", says Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health).
How to write an essay
Professor John Sutherland (UCL English Language & Literature) provides an easy-to-follow guide for the budding essayist.
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond describes independent Scotland
Alan Trench (UCL Constitution Unit) comments that "the politics are going to be a question of whether UK will help, and whether countries like Spain, Italy, France are willing to allow favours to be done for Scotland".
Cambridge and UCL to coach state pupils on winning places
UCL and Cambridge are teaming up to help teenagers in Southwark reach their potential.
French institute prepares for gene-therapy push
Professor Adrian Thrasher (UCL Institute of Child Health) comments on Genethon's new strategy, and says "getting vectors is a bottleneck for us".
Why life begins and ends on Earth
Advanced life is unique to our planet - despite Stephen Hawking and SETI's best hopes, argues Professor Steve Jones (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment).
Reworking the national curriculum
Professor Jonathan Wolff (UCL Philosophy) has some ideas for how he would rethink the curriculum - starting with drama, design and daydreaming.
Stem-cell treatments help ease patients' blindness
Professor Chris Mason (UCL Biochemical Engineering) comments on US trial results for stem cell-based eye disorder therapy. The UK trial for this therapy is being led by Professor James Bainbridge (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology).
Soon all our health will be gold standard
Peter Smitham (UCL Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science) comments on how devices designed to help athletes win medals this year will help wheelchair users to avoid long-term damage.
Thinking nasty and acting nice will fool nobody
Professor Adrian Furnham (UCL Health Psychology) talks about the concept of "splitting", and how Executives' inconsistency can take on a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde character.