UCL in the media
Controversial new theory of gravity rules out need for dark matter
A new theory of quantum gravity, developed by Prof Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL Physics), explains the anomalous rotation of galaxies without the need for dark matter.
Inside the thriving black market for illicit Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat drivers
Dr Ella Cockbain (UCL Security and Crime Science) said: “The UK government’s hostile environment policies make life incredibly difficult for people who don’t have the legal ‘right to work’ or recourse to public funds.
'Our bodies pay the price for job and money worries as stress damages almost all our organs'
A UCL study, led by PHD candidate Odessa Hamilton (UCL Epidemiology & Health Care), shows the effects of long-term stress were harmful to the healthy interaction of our organs, especially those closely connected to each other, like our immune, nervous and hormone systems.
Scientists grow mini organs from cells shed by fetuses
A study co-authored by Dr Mattia Gerli (UCL Surgery & Interventional Science) demonstrated that mini organs can be created from cells floating in the fluid that surrounds a fetus in the womb.
28 books you heard about on CBC Radio recently
Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) new book ‘I, Human’, which explores, AI and automation, is listed as one of the books discussed on national CBC Radio programs in the last month.
Ofsted eyes tweaks to inspector role to boost expertise
Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) said they only had “anecdotal evidence” about how prevalent the issue of inspectors having relevant experience is. He hopes Ofsted will provide further data so researchers can investigate.
MPs must act to save young drivers’ lives
Professor Nicola Christie (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) co-signs a letter to The Guardian calling on all political parties to commit to taking action on proven evidence-based measures to save young drivers' lives.
Chatty book by a political scientist on chaos, black swans and the butterfly theory
Dr Brian Klaas (UCL Political Science) discusses his new book ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters’.
The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power
Dr Ben Noble (UCL Slavonic and East European Studies) said he believes the LGBTQ+ community could face further repression in a new Putin term. In the Kremlin’s eye, they “can be held up as an import from the decadent West,” he said.
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For many women, social media is ‘IRL.’ Here’s why that’s dangerous
Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies) explains her research that found: “Extremist misogyny that was once really segregated to … [less mainstream] platforms is now disseminating onto much more popular platforms like TikTok and permeating into youth culture more generally”.