UCL in the media
Dr Joseph Jebelli profile
Dr Joseph Jebelli (UCL Institute of Neurology) is profiled about his work in Alzheimer's research.
Read: Times (£)Do you work more than 39 hours a week? Your job could be killing you
Research by Professor Mika Kivimaki (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) is used to demonstrate that too much work is bad for wellbeing and could have a negative impact on health.
Read: GuardianSearch for Alzheimer's drug flounders
Professor John Hardy (UCL Institute of Neurology) comments on prevailing ideas about the cause of Alzheimer's, and speculates about where research into treatment should focus next.
Read: Times (£)Linking excess stomach weight to stress
Research by UCL has demonstrated that people who have higher levels of cortisol in their bodies tend to have larger waist measurements and a higher BMI.
Read: Daily MailIncreased stress at work linked to higher risk of diabetes
Professor Mika Kivimaki (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) highlights the effect of major changes in work upon the risk of developing diabetes, saying it is 'important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight, even during turbulent periods'.
Read: ReutersRoyal Society videos: celebrating scientists
Professor Uta Frith (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) has selected Alice Lee as the focus of a Royal Society video; part of a series on inspiring scientists.
Watch: BBC 'Tomorrow's World', More: BBC Radio 4 'Today' (from 2 hrs 47 mins 56 secs)Economics in Latin America
Dr Nestor Castaneda (UCL Institute of the Americas) says one of the reasons for economic fluctuations in Latin America may be excessive dependence on commodity exports.
Listen: BBC World Service 'Business Daily' (from 10 mins 30 secs)Can we build a hack-proof Internet using quantum physics?
Dr Ciarán Lee (UCL Physics & Astronomy) has led the development of a method of securely communicating between multiple quantum devices, bringing forward the reality of a large-scale, un-hackable quantum network.
Read: Newsweek, More: UCL News, New Scientist, GizmodoAround one in five children and young people say they experience emotional problems
Dr Jess Deighton (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) has led a survey studying mental health in young people in England.
Read: Telegraph, More: BBC Radio 4 'Woman's Hour' (from 16 mins 5 secs)Mediterranean diet could protect older adults from becoming frail
Dr Kate Walters (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) has led a study showing that following a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals.
Read: Express, More: UCL News, Reuters