UCL in the media
Accepting only religious minority refugees divides, rather than protects
Kat Eghdamian (UCL Geography) writes about why a part of President Trump's executive order on refugees that prioritises those fleeing religious-based persecution is impractical and unlikely to help religious minority refugees, and could be seen as immoral or illegal.
Read: The ConversationMillennials across the rich world are failing to vote
Dr Germ Janmaat (UCL Institute of Education) comments on how to foster citizenship in schools and universities, saying that student elections and classroom debates can lead to increased political engagement later in life.
Read: The EconomistEarly career fellowship offered to 'salaried' academic
Professor David Voas (UCL Institute of Education) comments on an early career fellowship that is restricted to academics already in salaried roles.
Read: THEHow lithium mined in Cornwall could boost Britain's green tech
Professor Raimund Bleischwitz (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) writes about new exploration into mining lithium from hot spring brines in Cornwall, and what it could mean for clean energy, the environment and the economy.
Read: The ConversationAirtight houses needed to protect Londoners from rise in pollution
Clive Shrubsole (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) comments on the potential benefits of mandating balanced ventilation systems for London buildings to protect residents from air pollution, saying they're long overdue.
Read: Evening StandardBritish school children could be guinea pigs for controversial new tests
Professor emeritus Peter Moss (UCL Institute of Education) comments on OECD-run tests for five-year-olds that the Department for Education is pursuing, saying the move could pressure teachers to narrow the curriculum to what gets tested and discourage creativity in teaching approaches.
Read: The TelegraphThe World's Most International Universities 2017
UCL ranks ninth in the latest Times Higher Education ranking of the world's most international universities, based on the "international outlook" pillar of the THE World University Rankings 2016-17, which covers international staff, students and co-authors, alongside a measure of international reputations taken from THE's annual Academic Reputation Survey.
Read: THE, More: The Times, i News, Huffington PostCross Section: Uta Frith
Professor emeritus Uta Frith (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) is interviewed about her career researching autism, changing attitudes on the subject, and women in science.
Listen: The Guardian 'Science Weekly'It May Be Unhealthy to Drink Tears
Professor emeritus Michael Trimble (UCL Institute of Neurology) is quoted about the importance of being able to emotionally respond to another person's distress, in an article that mentions his research.
Read: The AtlanticHeart attack sufferers saved by avoiding A&E
A study involving UCL researchers found that heart attack patients in the UK are 40 per cent more likely to receive rapid treatment than a decade ago as they are typically taken to specialist heart units instead of A&E.
Read: Daily Mail