UCL in the media
Where have Cuba’s people gone?
“It’s supposed to be done once every decade, and it’s been postponed, it was due to be done two years ago,” said Dr Emily Morris (UCL Institute of the Americas) about Cuba’s census, delayed because of economic issues and COVID.
Listen: BBC World Service ‘More or Less’ (from 1 min, 35 secs)
Kamala Harris’s first media interview as Democratic nominee
“It was a sort of very normal interview, which, in US politics these days, is itself remarkable because it’s been such a rollercoaster of a campaign,” said Dr Brian Klaas (UCL European & International Social & Political Studies) about US presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Private schools raising tuitions
“The best economic estimates done, by economists, suggest some somewhere between a loss of 10 to 30,000 pupils, and that will take place gradually over five years,” said Professor Francis Green (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) on the rising tuitions at private schools.
Kamala Harris accused of ‘flip-flopping’
“During the primary campaign you stake out positions that are more appealing to your base, and during the general election campaign you stake out positions that are more centrist,” said Dr Brian Klaas (UCL European & International Social & Political Studies) on Kamala Harris.
How housing affects people’s health
“There are three aspects of housing that are absolutely crucial for their health; the cost, the quality and the security,” said Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Institute of Health Equity) about the relationship between housing and health.
The history of Arsenal football club
“I thought it was really important to first road test the book with those who are really connected to club culture,” said Dr Clive Nwonka (UCL Institute for Advanced Studies), about his book launch on the history of Arsenal and its connection with black footballers and fans.
Listen: BBC Radio 5 ‘Chiles on Friday’ (from 1 hour, 43 mins, 17 secs)
Ijeoma Uchegbu on using nanoparticles to transform medicines
“When you stand in front of an audience, the way to make them laugh is to take them up one path and then suddenly veer off into a different direction. And that always gets a laugh,” said Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu (UCL School of Pharmacy), describing her stand-up comedy style.
Listen: BBC Radio 4 ‘The Life Scientific’ (from 1 min, 35 secs)
Kamala Harris Taking Joe Biden on Campaign Trail Could Be 'Risky'
“[US presidential candidate Kamala Harris] would be smart to lean on the president in regions that have high percentages of blue-collar, working-class Americans where Biden performed well in 2020,” said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
More people at risk of hereditary heart disease than thought
More people in the UK are at risk of a hereditary form of cardiac amyloidosis, a potentially fatal heart condition, than previously thought, according to a new study led by Dr Luis Lopes (Institute of Cardiovascular Science) and researchers at Queen Mary University of London.
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Kamala Harris' 'Brat' Campaign Appears To Be Paying Off
“Through viral memes and videos, [US presidential candidate Kamala] Harris has been able to remake her image and present her campaign as projecting good 'vibes,'" said Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).