UCL in the media
Discussion on Emily Bronte
Professor John Mullan (UCL English Language & Literature) joins a discussion about why Emily Bronte is so famous and revered.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Front Row' (from 2 mins)'When I think of Matt Damon, I think of gene editing': scientists on their favourite sci-fi
Professor Giovanna Tinetti
(UCL Physics & Astronomy) describes why she is inspired by the film Interstellar and how it helps to explain her research into diverse planets tens or hundreds of light years from Earth. Read: GuardianGas bills: Are meters overcharging?
Professor David Shipworth (UCL Energy Institute) joins BBC Radio 4's Money Box programme to discuss the efficiency and effectiveness of different types of energy meters. Listen:
BBC Radio 4 (from 13 mins 30 secs)Lords Brexit defeats are forcing MPs to face crucial choices
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) comments that the Lords have not done anything constitutionally dubious by tabling amendments on the Brexit Bill.
Read: The Conversation, More: New York Times, BBC Radio 4 'Broadcasting House' (from 9 mins 29 secs), FT (£)New study suggests leprosy came from Europe
Dr Helen Donoghue (UCL Infection & Immunity) has co-authored a study suggesting leprosy may have originated in Europe rather than Asia.
Read: Guardian, UCL NewsEven young men who smoke have increased stroke risk
Professor Allan Hackshaw (UCL Cancer Institute) has commented on a new study suggesting that young men who smoke are more likely to have a stroke before age 50 than their peers who avoid tobacco.
Read: ReutersOrigin of killer fungus behind the 'amphibian plague'
Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) has co-authored research finding that frogs are dying on a global scale because of a deadly fungus that has spread from East Asia.
Read: CBC, More: UCL NewsMost 14-year-olds do no homework on average weekday
Professor Emla Fitzsimons (UCL Institute of Education) has found that 60 per cent of teenagers shun their schoolbooks on an average weekday evening - but about half spend time on social media.
Read: TES (£)Comment on the Royal Wedding
Dr Kaori O'Connor (UCL Anthropology) speculates that the wedding breakfast menu of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is 'likely to give a nod to Meghan's heritage'.
Read: Huffington Post, More: Huffington Post (2), CBCMariana Mazzucato on making waves as an economist - and in the pool
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose) discusses swimming and economics with the FT.
Read: FT (£)