UCL in the media
Could citizens’ assemblies solve Brexit?
Dr Alan Renwick (UCL Constitution Unit) explains that citizens’ assemblies “can transform the quality of public debate and decision-making”, as MPs back the strategy as a solution for Brexit.
The life of John Beavis
Professor Colin Green (UCL Surgical Biotechnology) discusses the life and legacy of trauma surgeon John Beavis.
Woman falls asleep every time she laughs
Professor Matthew Walker (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) writes about various neurological disorders connected to sleep, including a woman whose narcolepsy was brought on by laughter.
Sir Ivan Rogers’ Brexit speech at UCL commended
A speech by former Ambassador to the EU Sir Ivan Rogers at UCL’s European Institute was “the most significant speech by a British public figure last week”, says the Telegraph’s Christopher Booker.
‘Neurobics’ to keep brains healthy
Professor Robert Howard (UCL Psychiatry) explains the benefits of ‘neurobics’: doing things that exercise a wide range of mental processes and senses in unexpected ways, such as brushing your teeth with your other hand.
Trump reopens government at cost to Republicans
Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) writes that Donald Trump has emerged from the record-length government shutdown “in perhaps the weakest and most demoralised position of his entire presidency”.
Early cancer detection
Professor Sam Janes (UCL Medicine) speaks about the findings of his new study, a genetic sequencing of precancerous lung lesions, and the potential for very early detection of lung cancer.
Listen: BBC Radio 5 Live ‘5 live Science’ (from 18 mins 29 secs), More: UCL News
Meg Russell comments on Theresa May’s next steps
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Constitution Unit) explains that if the Prime Minister wants to hold a general election, she will need the House of Commons to agree by a two-thirds majority.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 ‘Westminster Hour’ (from 46 mins 5 secs)
Gilet Jaunes make move into government
Professor Philippe Marlière (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) comments on the surprise move of a splinter group of the anti-establishment Gilet Jaunes movement to name candidates for the European parliament.
How to globalize the circular economy
Professor Raimund Bleischwitz (UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources) writes that industry must rethink its approach to resources by setting up an international platform to share data and experiences.