UCL in the media
From political coups to family feuds: how WhatsApp became our favourite way to chat
Professor Daniel Miller (UCL Anthropology) says apps such as WhatsApp and WeChat are an antidote to the large broadcast-style platforms of Facebook and Twitter.
Read: GuardianSperm donors fear 'Hi Dad' showdown as DNA testing becomes more accessible
A paper by Professor Joyce Harper (UCL Institute for Women's Health) explains that the rise in personal genetic testing and growth of international DNA databases could lead to donor-conceived individuals unintentionally discovering biological relatives.
Read: Daily Express, More: UCL NewsThe people trying to save democracy from itself
Professor Yves Cabannes (UCL Development Planning Unit) explains how participatory budgets are used, saying they are: "… a way to re-establish confidence between citizens and local governments and the politicians - it's one of the good ways to re-establish re-enchantment of the people".
Read: GuardianUK fears 'significant' drop in EU student recruitment
Professor Michael Arthur (UCL President & Provost) expresses his concern that the number of European Union students enrolling in UK universities could decline significantly in the wake of Brexit.
Read: THEAcademics consider how to give 'illegalised' refugees a voice
An event organised by UCL Anthropology explored what academics and artists can do to help ensure that refugee voices are heard.
Read: THEEU referendum: will UK HE become less global, more parochial?
Professor Ronald Barnett (UCL Institute of Education) questions whether UK universities will be seen internationally as less concerned with the world following the EU referendum.
Read: THEBeyond the referendum
Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Institute of Health Equity) comments on the effects the EU referendum vote will have on health in the UK.
Read: BMJHow early brain screening could hold the key to halting dementia
Professor Nick Fox (UCL Institute of Neurology) explains how early brain screening could provide a window of opportunity for testing and treatment to delay the onset of dementia.
Read: Daily ExpressPrimary sources of growth
The UCL School Transition and Adjustment Research Study, which followed 2000 pupils as they moved from primary to secondary school, found that the concerns that students have at the start of Year 7 are largely still felt at the end of year 7.
Read: TES (£)Chilcot inquiry
Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws) explains what key answers need to be given in the Chilcot inquiry.
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