UCL in the media
Regular cinema trips could help guard against depression in old age
A new study suggests regular cultural trips may protect against depression in older age, but “there is very little awareness” that such activities offer similar benefits to good diet and exercise, says lead author Dr Daisy Fancourt (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health).
Brexit: latest developments summarised
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) summarises the current state of negotiations regarding Brexit.
Listen: BBC World Service 'World Update' (from 45 secs)
How RE teachers see religion
Principal Teaching Fellow Dr Joanne Pearce (UCL Institute of Education) co-authors a discussion about the teaching of RE in schools and urges that pupils be presented with a more 'mature' view.
Naples supervolcano showing signs of possible 'Vesuvian-style' eruption
Italy's Campi Flegrei volcano, near Naples, has shown signs of unrest for the first time in nearly 400 years, which could indicate an eruption may occur in the "foreseeable future" says Professor Christopher Kilburn (UCL Earth Sciences).
The economic challenges facing Australia
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose) comments on rising inequality and the challenges facing the economy in Australia.
Brexit: latest developments
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) joins a conversation about latest developments in the Brexit negotiations, in the wake of the PM's latest visit to Brussels.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'Briefing Room' (from 19 mins 10 secs)
How to be uncertain
Professor David Tuckett (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) explains how money managers around the world were able to make decisions during a time of great economic uncertainty.
Listen: BBC World Service 'Business Daily' (from 12 mins 40 secs)
Intensive care delirium
Professor Rob Howard (UCL Psychiatry) recounts a disturbing historic case study from the records of Bethlem Hospital in the latest instalment of 'A History of Delusions'.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 'A History of Delusions' (from 1 min)
Brexit: what can the EU do?
Research Associate Clement Leroy (UCL European Institute) asks if there is anything the EU can offer to help the PM get her Brexit deal through parliament.
Read: Times (£)
Current UTI test not fit for purpose, UCL finds
Dr Jenny Rohn (UCL Medicine) and Emeritus Professor James Malone-Lee comment on new UCL research which finds major shortcomings in standard UTI test and contend that it fails to detect UTIs in most cases.