UCL in the media
Birth weight influenced by genes linked to disease risk
Professor Gudrun Moore (UCL Institute of Child Health) comments on research into genetic factors that influence both birth weight and risk of diseases later in life.
Read: The GuardianReducing the risk of depression in patients with cardiovascular disease
Professor Andrew Steptoe (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses his research finding that people who suffer from depression after a heart attack are then more likely to have a second heart attack.
Read: The Times (Raconteur)Give cities a seat at the top table
Dr Michele Acuto (UCL Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy) writes about how cities could tackle the world's grand challenges, arguing for more funding for international networks of cities and for more opportunities for cities to be actively involved in global action.
Read: Nature6 Things To Do When Your Job Kills Your Curiosity
Professor Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) co-writes an article of suggestions for how to maintain a curious mind.
Read: Fast CompanyElements: the Obscure Ones
Professor Andrea Sella (UCL Chemistry) discusses what's interesting about some of the lesser-known elements.
Listen: BBC World Service 'Business Daily'Is the Paris climate accord worded too flexibly?
Dr Tom Pegram (UCL Political Science) co-writes an article about the Paris climate accord, drawing on his own research to assess whether the accord can still be effective if compromises are made for flexible wording.
Read: Washington PostDid the working class really vote for Brexit?
Dr D'Maris Coffman (UCL Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management) is interviewed about the impact of inequality and class divides on the EU referendum.
Watch: BBC Two 'Newsnight' (from 29 mins 37 secs)Concern over bowel cancer patients with symptoms year before diagnosis
Dr Cristina Renzi (UCL Epidemiology & Health) led a study finding that one in five patients given an emergency diagnosis of bowel cancer experienced concerning symptoms long before diagnosis.
Read: The Guardian, More: The Telegraph, Daily Mail, BBC News, Huffington Post, MetroGarden ponds 'playing role' in frog disease spread
Dr Stephen Price (UCL Biosciences) comments on his new study finding the lethally infectious frog disease ranavirus has spread quickly across the UK, possibly due to infected animals in ornamental ponds.
Read: BBC News, More: The Telegraph, The Guardian, UCL NewsWant More Proof Markets Aren't Efficient? Look at EM Hedging
Professor Jessica James (UCL Computer Science) comments on her research into hedging emerging-market currencies, which found options contracts to be cheaper than forward contracts.
Read: Wall Street Journal