UCL in the media
Muslim medics boycott lectures on Darwin and evolution
While only a minority, an increasing number of undergraduates are refusing to attend lectures on evolution, says Professor Steve Jones (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment).
Curiosity seeks life on Mars
Professor Andrew Coates (UCL Space & Climate Physics) talks about the launch of NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, which is searching for the conditions to support life on Mars.
Crunch Time Is Coming for U.K.'s Green Commitment
Professor Paul Ekins (UCL Energy Institute) comments on the government's current climate change policies, and its tackling of greenhouse gas emissions.
Women with low-risk pregnancies 'should have birth choices'
Professor Peter Brocklehurst (UCL Institute for Women's Health) comments that giving birth in England is generally very safe.
Healthcare set to be 'transformed' by genomics
There are unparalleled opportunities for medicine from genomics, stem cells and the field of regenerative medicine says UCL Vice-Provost (Health), Professor Sir John Tooke.
New Nazarbayev University aims to offer world-class education
Professor Michael Worton (UCL Vice-Provost, International) comments on Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan and the partnership between UCL and the Kazakhstani government.
Search for the Higgs Boson particle
Professor John Butterworth (UCL Physics) says the search for the Higgs Boson is not the only reason we built the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
'Urban Constellations' and the rise of the city
More than half the world's population now lives in cities and the urban environment has unprecedented significance, shaping our culture and politics. UCL's Urban Laboratory discusses the issues in a new book, 'Urban Constellations'. Read:
'Pre-social network' finds you friends in your hang-outs
Dr Peter Bentley (UCL Computer Science) comments on the potential privacy issues associated with pre-social networks.
Lack of agreement on climate change helps no one
Dr Simon Lewis (UCL Geography) on the politics underpinning COP17 in Durban and the implications of a deadlock for all involved.