UCL in the media
Should universities ever take stances on political issues?
Dr Joseph Mintz (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) regards the entire pro-Palestinian BDS movement as “highly problematic” because of its anti-Zionist roots in the Soviet Union and because it is a tactic that is directed only towards the Jewish state.
One in five UK universities changing leaders as problems mount
Professor Mike Shattock (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) said while “ambition springs eternal” and many would-be vice-chancellors will not be discouraged, there were “almost certainly not” enough candidates with the relevant financial experience available.
Biden embarks on PR blitz after disastrous debate
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) says that if Biden wanted to prove concerns about his mental state aren’t an issue, “he could do it in one fell swoop.” “Agree to a ‘Fox News Sunday’ interview, unedited, where no topics would be off limits”.
Michelle Obama entering the race could be Trump’s worst nightmare
Dr Nadia Hilliard (UCL Institute of the Americas) suggests that political donors and strategists may be urging Michelle Obama to consider challenging Joe Biden as the Republican Presidential candidate.
Why we need to start talking about HRT for men
Dr Pierre-Marc Bouloux (UCL Medicine) explains that only 4-5 per cent of men above the age of 50 actually have symptomatic testosterone deficiency (or hypogonadism) and would benefit from hormone replacement therapy.
Swimming vs. Running: Choosing the better exercise for your body
Professor Alister Hart (UCL Surgery & Interventional Science) explains how many assume that joints, bones and muscles wear down over time like car parts, but our body parts are biological, he says. "By doing exercise, they actually repair, renew and improve."
Mathematician Hannah Fry: ‘Even though Labour will win, they should dampen their expectations’
Professor Hannah Fry (UCL Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis) is interviewed about polling, swing seats and political data.
Anger over UCU’s ‘anti-scientific’ fight against Cass Review
Professor Alice Sullivan (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) said: “The notice that the way to counter a scientific report is to vote against it shows a total lack of comprehension of the scientific method".
Letter of the week: Missions without omission
Professor Priscilla Alderson (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) writes in to The New Statesman about how Wikipedia lists Keir Starmer’s education.
Trying to convince voters that Biden’s debate performance was a one-off will backfire, experts say
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: “Trying to convince Americans that the president is fine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is hardly reassuring. This isn’t a part time job”.