UCL in the media
Climate change 'grave threat' to security and health
Without urgent action, carbon emissions will rise to alarming levels, with the likely atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide heading towards 1,000 parts per million by the end of the century, warns Professor Chris Rapley (UCL Earth Sciences).
Prepare for more natural disasters
Professor Bill McGuire (UCL Earth Sciences) predicts more frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes because of global warming.
How many coaches does it take to change a CEO?
Dr Adrian Furnham (UCL Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology) debates the pros and cons of executive coaches.
Should law on royal succession be changed?
Bob Morris (UCL Constitution Unit) discusses proposed changes to the law preventing Roman Catholics and women having equal access to the throne.
A lesson from Ivan
Professor Anthony Costello (UCL Centre for International Health & Development) launches a project to evaluate the impact of yoga on autistic children in collaboration with a yoga centre formerly attended by Ivan Cameron.Ìý
Epilepsy surgery shows promising results, says study
A study by Professor John Duncan (UCL Institute of Neurology) published in the Lancet finds that a third of people with epilepsy should be considered for surgery.
UCL Provost named preferred choice for new NHS role
Professor Malcolm Grant (UCL President & Provost) was today named as the preferred choice to chair the NHS Commissioning Board by the Secretary of State for Health.
Underpants bomber Abdulmutallab pleads guilty
At his trial in Detroit, former UCL student Umar Farouq Abdulmutallab pleads guilty to all charges.
Mouth Bacteria Linked To Pancreatic Cancer
Dr Adam Roberts (UCL Eastman Dental Institute) comments on new research suggesting that certain mouth bacteria are linked to the development of pancreatic cancer.
The epigenetics revolution
Professor Stephan Beck (UCL Cancer Institute) explains his lab's work on epigenetics - the science of how genes switch on and off - and how it could lead to a cure for cancer and other diseases.