UCL in the media
The issue of drug-use in the workplace
Successful entrepreneurs and C-suite leaders tend to over-index on impulsivity and risk-taking, claims Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences).
Putin is approaching the 'electoral outer limits'
Dr Ben Noble (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) remarks that while Vladimir Putin's official election result of 87% support may seem ridiculous, it's the logical outcome of the "personality authoritarian system" the Russian president has built.
Dispute over genomic databank undermines fight to thwart next pathogen
Sharing genetic sequences becomes more complicated when there are drugs, vaccines and money involved and they are not fairly distributed, states Professor François Balloux (UCL Biosciences), adding: "We’ve seen that in the pandemic, it was a disaster."
How real is the existential threat from AI?
Could AI bring about the downfall of humanity? Professor Jack Stilgoe (UCL Science & Technology Studies) explores whether the technology’s worst-case scenario is the stuff of science fiction, or if leaders need to start taking it more seriously.
Trump issues MAGA rallying call over migrant crisis
"Fair or unfair, anything that highlights the immigration crisis is a net negative for Biden at the moment," says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
How Palestinian prisoners became central to Gaza ceasefire talks
“The prisoners are seen as a huge rights issue for Palestinians and a major security issue for Israel. But though this is one of the most contentious issues, it’s also where we see a willingness to compromise,” says Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science).
How did a London townhouse become a world-famous research centre?
It would have been very difficult for Humphry Davy to conduct the research that ultimately led to the discovery of sodium and potassium anywhere else other than the Royal Institution, believes Professor Frank James (UCL Science & Technology Studies).
Understanding the role history plays in Haiti's deterioration
Haiti's colonial occupations by both the French and the US played a central role in influencing the upheaval we are seeing there today, argues Professor Matthew Smith (UCL History).
Trump 'bloodbath' comments spark outrage
Those who care about democracy and the rule of law should "denounce" Donald Trump's recent comments claiming there would be a "bloodbath" if he loses the 2024 presidential election, believes Dr Brian Klaas (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society).
Putin uses 'vote-fixing toolkit' to rig election
“The authorities use various items from their ‘menu of manipulation’ to secure the results they want,” says Dr Ben Noble (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) on the Russian presidential election.