UCL in the media
Black holes observed colliding when universe was only 740m years old
Professor Andrew Pontzen (UCL Physics & Astronomy) said: “This new evidence from [the Webb telescope] is indirect, but it helps suggest a major role for black hole collisions.”
No Place to Call Home: A Newsround Special
Professor Monica Lakhanpaul (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) visits children in Glasgow to discuss how children might experience homelessness. She said: “There’s been a 70% rise in children in temporary accommodation over the last 10 years”.
UK private schools entering ‘watershed moment’ after fees rise 8%
Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) said: “The cost of living crisis has seen mortgages go up and, with the fee increase, private education just becomes more exclusive and accessible to fewer. If Labour follows through with its policy, some schools
Fico shooting could trigger media crackdown in Slovakia, editors fear
Dr Michal Ovádek (UCL Political Science) questions whether Slovakia’s government will double down on the kind of hateful rhetoric that Blaha and Danko are known for, or whether they’ll reel back.
How RFK Jr. debate performance could sway 2024 election
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) argued Kennedy Jr. could pose a threat to both main candidates. "RFK, Jr. has as much potential to take away votes from Trump as he does from Biden. Ultimately, it depends on which RFK, Jr. shows up to the debates, and what the topics are".
Human rights group urges Thailand to stop forcing dissidents to return home
Dr Francesca Lessa (UCL Institute of the Americas) said there were some parallels with the way autocratic governments in Latin America made agreements to work together to eliminate their political opponents on each other’s soil in the late 1970s to 1980s.
Climate change likely to aggravate brain conditions
Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argues Professor Sanjay Sisodiya (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
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The Trump dynasty is taking shape
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said: "Who says Trump is a self-absorbed megalomaniac? If there's one thing Trump loves better than himself, it's the idea of a Trump dynasty”.
Female health apps misuse highly sensitive data
Apps designed for female health monitoring are exposing users to unnecessary privacy and safety risks through their poor data handling practices, according to new researchers including Lisa Malki (UCL Computer Science).
Doctor’s incurable cancer in remission after novel treatment
Professor Paul Mulholland (UCL Cancer Institute) said: “It’s wonderful to see Professor Scolyer doing so well. It is a credit to Professor Georgina Long and team.”