UCL in the media
Solar so good
Scientists at the UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory are designing the Solar Wind Plasma Analyser, a collection of sensors that will be aboard the Solar Orbiter mission.
Read: The Times (page 2)Fear of heart attack death makes second one more likely
Patients who feel scared of dying during heart attack symptoms may be more likely to suffer another, according to new research led by Professor Andrew Steptoe (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health).
Read: Daily Mirror, More coverage: Daily Telegraph, The HeraldUCL Law School ranked third in Legal Week student survey
The UCL Law Faculty has emerged as the third-ranked law faculty according to a major study of student perceptions conducted by Legal Week.
Read: Legal WeekJohn Sutherland condemns 'ruinous' state of English literature at universities
Professsor John Sutherland (UCL English) has argued that English undergraduates are encouraged to study their favourite authors at the expense of exploring the literary canon.
Read: Daily TelegraphSilvio Berlusconi losing grip on power in Italy
Professor John Foot (UCL Italian) discusses the results of local elections in Italy.
Listen: BBC Radio 4's 'PM' (from 53mins 58s), More coverage: BBC Radio Five LiveSantos commits $3m to Korean scholarship deal
New scholarships will enable 18 students from the Korean government and industry to undertake energy-related masters degrees at UCL's Australian campus.
Read: Adelaide NowProfessor sparks "Muslim outrage". Or does he?
Professor Steve Jones (UCL Genetics, Evolution and Environment) warns that there might be evidence that cousins marrying one another can be harmful.
Read: New Statesman, More coverage: Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Daily StarMother's Milk by Edward St Aubyn
Professor John Mullan (UCL English Language & Literature) reviews Edward St Aubyn's Mother's Milk.
Read: The Guardian'Spy cameras' are used to target student protesters
Police have used evidence from CCTV cameras in the arrest of four students accused of causing criminal damage to buildings on campus.
Read: The IndependentReindeer gained UV vision after moving to the Arctic
Research by Professor Glen Jeffery (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) shows that reindeer are able to see using ultraviolet light - an ability which helps them find food and avoid predators.
Read: New Scientist