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North Korea’s illegal wildlife trade threatens endangered species
The North Korean government engages in unsustainable and illegal wildlife trade, which includes species protected under its own laws and poses a threat to biodiversity recovery in the region, finds a groundbreaking new study by UCL researchers.
09 May 2025
UCL acquires rare correspondence between Orwell and his original publisher
Now in the expert care of UCL Special Collections, the documents offer new insight into George Orwell’s early literary relationships, his approach to publishing and his response to criticism.
09 May 2025
Opinion: Girls’ voices are needed to tackle misogyny and the manosphere – but they are being ignored
Reflecting on the conversations sparked by Netflix's 'Adolescence', Professor Jessica Ringrose and PhD Candidate Chiara Fehr (both IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) call for the voices of women and girls to be more central in discussions about misogyny.
09 May 2025
