UCL in the media
The 100 most international universities in the world 2015
UCL has been ranked the 15th most international university in the world by THE.
Read: THE (£)Dig deep and create a curriculum to treasure
Sue Hellman (UCL Institute of Education) discusses the Grand Curriculum Designs (GCD) project.
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Dr Andrew Pontzen (UCL Physics & Astronomy) calculates how big a sign would need to be so it is visible from a train carriage travelling at the speed of light.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Inside Science' (from 18 mins 23 secs)White rhinos
Professor Norman MacLeod (UCL Earth Sciences) discusses the cost-benefit issues relating to the conservation of white rhinos.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'The World Tonight' (from 26 mins 57 secs)Standardised packaging on cigarettes
Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) says standardised packaging could deter young people from taking up smoking.
Listen: BBC Radio Kent 'Breakfast' (from 2 hours 21mins)British volcanologist wins earth sciences 'Nobel' prize
Robin Wylie (UCL Earth Sciences) looks at the work of British volcanologist Stephen Sparks, who has been awarded the Vetlesen Prize for his research into the workings of volcanoes.
Read: The ConversationDerivatives
Dr D'Maris Coffman (UCL Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management) discusses the history of derivatives.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'David Baddiel Tries to Understand' (from 3 mins 40 secs)Academics' tips for thwarting burglars
A team of researchers, including Professor Nick Tilley (UCL Security & Crime Science) have identified the four home security measures which best thwart burglars if used together.
Read: Leicester MercuryARM's new student technology kit could lead you to the career of tomorrow
UCL has partnered with technology firm ARM to provide a new education kit for students that aims to improve their technical skills for the Internet of Things.
Read: The EngineerWomen patients feel more pain when with partner
Research led by Dr Katernia Fotopoulou (UCL Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology) has found that the presence of a romantic partner during painful medical procedures can make women feel worse rather than better.
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