UCL in the media
England’s curriculum review: what education experts want to see
Professors Dominic Wyse and John Jerrim (both IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) offer suggestions for the government’s curriculum and assessment review in England, which is scheduled to begin later this summer.
US state Attorney Generals travel to France on a sponsored trip
Events where US Attorney Generals are seen mingling with lobbyists don't necessarily help companies get the outcomes they hope for, believes Colin Provost (UCL Political Science).
Kamala Harris poised to announce her VP pick
Selecting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her 2024 running mate could put Pennsylvania "in play" for Kamala Harris, says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
The heart health benefits of laughter
Making someone laugh will encourage them to "tell you more intimate information about themselves because they feel closer to you," explains Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience)
Brazil's economic transformation has enormous potential, says economist
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose) highlights the need for governments to redesign and work for people and the planet.
Consultancy is blocking the State from dealing with major problems, expert argues
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose) argues that, instead of aggregating value, firms in the consultancy segment make the State precarious and perpetuate socioeconomic problems.
Champagne discovered in a 100+ year old shipwreck
Dr Helen Czerski (UCL Mechanical Engineering) explains the physics behind some of the most unusual bubbles found in the ocean.
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Has Donald Trump killed his chances with Black voters?
Trump's remarks about Harris' racial identity "play into a long history of using racially-charged language," Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) remarks.
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors
Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, according to a new report led by Professor Gill Livingston (UCL Psychiatry) and co-authored by Dr Naaheed Mukadam (UCL Psychiatry).
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Public health measures that reduce dementia risk could save up to £4bn
Public health interventions that tackle dementia risk factors could yield as much as £4bn in savings in England by reducing dementia rates and helping people to live longer and healthier, finds a new study led by UCL researchers including Dr Naaheed Mukadam (UCL Psychiatry).
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