Wind power saved UK £1.5bn in energy costs
New UCL research shows wind energy saved UK households approximately £1.5 billion during 2022-2024, cutting electricity costs by 7% and proving renewables' vital role in energy security.
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UCL cuts international students amid visa crackdown
University College London dramatically reduces international student admissions as new government visa restrictions hit UK higher education sector, raising concerns about financial stability.
London air pollution: 74K asthma cases cost NHS £300M yearly
Groundbreaking UCL research reveals London's air pollution causes 74,000 asthma cases and costs NHS £300 million yearly. Discover which boroughs face the greatest health threat.
Huntington's Disease Breakthrough: Revolutionary Therapy Offers Cure Hope
Groundbreaking medical research from UCL and University College London Hospitals has successfully lowered levels of the toxic protein that causes Huntington's disease using an innovative genetic therapy injected into the spinal fluid.
Pollution in childhood raises risk of blindness, study finds
Groundbreaking research from University College London links childhood exposure to air pollution to a significantly higher risk of developing irreversible vision loss in later life. Experts call for urgent action.
Common Cold T-cells Provide Protection Against Covid-19
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that high levels of T-cells from common cold coronaviruses can provide robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection, paving the way for innovative universal vaccines.
University Challenge viewers distracted by 'mesmerising' contestant
BBC's University Challenge faced unexpected drama as viewers became captivated by the striking appearance of a contestant from UCL, diverting attention from the quiz questions to social media buzz.
30,000 UK Babies Enrolled in Landmark Health Study
A groundbreaking £10m study will track 30,000 babies across the UK from birth to map their health, development, and environment, aiming to tackle major childhood inequalities.
UK Launches Landmark Study Tracking 8,000 Babies Into Adulthood
A landmark UK study will follow 8,000 babies born in 2024-25, tracking their development through childhood to understand the impact of modern challenges like the pandemic, cost-of-living crisis, and technology.
Workhouses Funded By Slavery Compensation, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
Liver Can Heal From Alcohol Damage, Revolutionary Study Finds
Exclusive: Pioneering research from University College London offers a glimmer of hope for drinkers, revealing the liver's remarkable regenerative capacity when given a period of abstinence.
Eye test may predict Alzheimer's 12 years early, study finds
A groundbreaking study from Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL suggests a simple, routine eye test could detect early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease up to 12 years before diagnosis, potentially transforming early screening.
Weight Loss May Slash Parkinson's Risk by 45%
Groundbreaking research from University College London uncovers a powerful link between weight loss in individuals with obesity and metabolic syndrome, and a significantly reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Discover the life-changing findings
Hidden Body Fat in Skinny People Ages the Heart, Study Finds
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that even slim individuals can carry dangerous internal fat that accelerates heart ageing, increasing the risk of heart failure by 30%. Discover the invisible health threat and how to combat it.
Indoor solar cells breakthrough at UCL
Scientists at UCL have developed ultra-thin perovskite solar cells that generate power efficiently indoors, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions in homes and workplaces.
UCL study: CBT transforms OCD treatment in England
A pioneering study by University College London reveals how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could revolutionise OCD treatment, offering new hope for sufferers across England.
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