UCL in the media
Natural 'back-up system' that could save your heart
Small by-pass vessels which act as a 'back-up system' for the heart's main arteries reduce mortality of patients with coronary artery disease, according to research led by Dr Pascal Meier (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science). Read:
, ,Smokers get chance to quit with 12p tablets
Research by Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) shows that the drug Tabex can triple the chances of a smoker quitting their habit. Read:
, , , , ,Universities 'must set tough targets to recruit poor students'
The Government's Office for Fair Access (OFFA) says that the most selective institutions must be more "ambitious" in attempts to create a diverse student body. Read:
, ,Ìý Guardian, BBC Radio 4's 'Today'Simple advice improves bowel continence
Dr Anton Emmanuel (UCL Internal Medicine) highlights the range of options to help alleviate the symptoms of faecal incontinence. Read: Guardian
The future of 3D printing
Professor Robert Brown (UCL Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science) discusses the difficulties associated with 3D bio-printing. Listen:
(10mins 30s)Expelliarmus debitum!
Dr Kevin Fong (UCL Centre for Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine) explains how the Harry Potter novels could be seen as a metaphor for the state of higher education. Read:
Healthy, wealthy and wise
Professor John Martin (UCL Cardiovascular Medicine) prescribes a radical plan to revive UK life sciences while funding universities in their broadest mission. Read:
Secretive scents
An article in Heritage Today profiles the work of Dr Naomi Luxford (UCL Bartlett School of Graduate Studies) who is investigating the causes of damage to antique furniture. The piece also highlights the work of UCL's Heritage Smells project. Read: Heritage Today (£), More info:
Scientists claim that solar power could be harvested
Dr Alexandra Olaya-Castro (UCL Physics and Astronomy) highlights the potential for harvesting solar power more efficiently before transporting it over long distances using tiny molecular circuits. Read:
, More info:In Defence of Politics
Dr Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) discusses why political cynicism is fashionable. Listen:
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