London universities among the very best in Europe, new league table shows Imperial College London, University College London, and King’s College London all make it into the top ten Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023
UCL East Marshgate review – an inward-looking class act University College London’s flexible new campus is all complex drama within, yet its forbidding exterior sits somewhat uneasily with its Olympic Park neighbours The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Hundreds of academics call for 100% plant-based meals at UK universities Open letter backs student-led campaign for vegan catering to fight climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Now AI can detect Parkinson's disease 7 years before diagnosis! A new study has found that Parkinson's disease can be detected early using artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists from University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital have identified markers of Parkinson’s in eye scans with the help of AI. The study has been published in the journal Neurology. "This is the… The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023
New Covid variant with ‘high number of mutations’ found in UK Health officials said the BA.2.86 mutation was detected in the UK on Friday. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Therapy for ‘problematic’ social media use could help ease depression Researchers from University College London analysed studies from across the globe on social media use interventions. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Scientists fear ‘tinder box effect’ could spread measles in under-vaccinated London Helen Bedford, a professor of children’s health at University College London, has said vaccine uptake needs to be higher to contain such diseases The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
University College London urged to agree a deal with Covid-hit students University College London urged to agree student compensation after Covid disruption Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023
Hugh White obituary Other Lives: Scientist who spent his career at University College London, teaching and researching cellular biochemistry The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
BBC Breakfast turns awkward as Sally Nugent tells Carol Kirkwood 'go nap' after blunder Carol Kirkwood tried to crack a joke on BBC Breakfast earlier today but the weather expert's attempt at humour caused host Sally Nugent to suggest it was time to take a nap Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023
Inside Chris Martin's life: Gwyneth Paltrow, controversial diet and Coldplay's rise to fame Coldplay are currently on their Music of the Spheres World Tour with their most recent UK shows in Cardiff driving fans wild this week. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
Bring in trust buttons on social media to stop misinformation spreading online, study finds Researchers from University College London find adding trust/dislike buttons alongside the standard ‘like’ button incentivises people to be trustworthy and leads to a large reduction in the amount of misinformation being shared Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023
UK students pledge ‘career boycott’ of insurers over fossil fuels Hundreds of students and graduates vow not to work for ‘climate wreckers that insure those responsible for the climate crisis’ The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
English universities warned not to over-rely on fees of students from China Higher education regulator asks 23 institutions for contingency plans in case of sudden interruption of income The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
Evening Standard · May 15, 2023 Three London universities among top institutions for employability University College London was the highest ranked London university overall on the new global league table
Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023 Tory politicians 'choosing' not to reduce grim child poverty levels, warns expert University College London's Professor Sir Michael Marmot said the UK is 'on track to make child poverty worse' - and said the Government could spend more on children in their early year but refused to do so, blaming high taxes
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 One in 10 people in UK affected by autoimmune disorders – study Researchers said their work highlights the compelling need to investigate the underlying causes of the conditions.
LiveScience · May 5, 2023 Scientists reveal face of 10-foot 'killer tadpole' that terrorized Earth long before the dinosaurs With huge teeth and large eyes, Crassigyrinus scoticus was specially adapted to hunt in the coal swamps of Scotland and North America.
Dynamite News · Apr 27, 2023 Facial changes in Down Syndrome have genetic basis, says study The Francis Crick Institute, King's College London, and University College London researchers have shed light on the genetics underpinning changes in the structure and form of the face and skull in a mouse model of Down Syndrome. Read further on Dynamite News:
Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023 Alzheimer's hope as world's first trial of new drug that could REVERSE disease underway Scientists at University College London are hoping the 'gene silencing drug'' could curb a protein linked to the brain damage caused by Alzheimer's, heralding new hopes for patients
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023 Plastic-free Remembrance Day poppies partly made from discarded coffee cups The poppy will be plastic free and made of recyclable paper for the first time since it was introduced 102 years ago
Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023 'British Muslims and other minority groups need better access to healthcare services' British Muslims "feel left behind and don't know where to turn for help," according to research published in a report by University College London
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023 When Britain’s care homes reward shareholders over staff, we need a new system Care workers kept the industry going in the Covid years on low wages at great personal cost – yet many are still struggling, says Amy Horton of University College London
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023 BAO’s debut cookbook reveals their deepest, darkest cooking secrets After building a five-restaurant-strong empire and keeping their recipes under lock and key for a decade, the founders of BAO have revealed all in their debut cookbook. They chat to Kate Ng about their rise to the top
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023 The Scott Trust publishes review into the Guardian’s historical connections with transatlantic slavery, issuing an apology and outlining a programme of restorative justice The Scott Trust has today published its review into the Guardian’s historical connections with transatlantic slavery.