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Liver dialysis device safe and effective for treating liver failure – study

If a larger clinical trial is successful, the DIALIVE device could be approved for clinical use within the next three years, researchers suggest.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Labour’s oil and gas ban shows it’s ready to fight the next election on climate issues

While the Tories’ dire record on green issues gets worse by the day, Keir Starmer’s pledges show an impressive commitment, says Bill McGuire of UCL

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

The key fact about UK Government ‘spending’ that sets it apart from Holyrood

"Where does all the money come from to pay for the ‘free’ things in Scotland?” To answer that question it is easiest to look at it in two…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023

Covid-linked compensation bid by students against university reaches High Court

Almost 1,000 current and former students are bringing a claim against University College London, alleging their tuition contracts were breached.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

UK students seek go-ahead for lawsuit over COVID, strikes disruption

Thousands of university students asked London's High Court on Wednesday to give the go-ahead to a mass lawsuit against University College London (UCL) over disruption to their studies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and strikes.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Genetic mutation allows British woman, 75, to feel no pain

Experts from University College London (UCL) have found how mutations in the FAAH-OUT gene work at the molecular level enabling Jo Cameron to escape pain

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Pandemic-hit students in £500m court fight

More than 100,000 students bringing a compensation case saying their education was wrecked by Covid measures

Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

Law should consider evidence that fear causes rape victims to freeze, London experts argue

UCL experts say victims blamed for not fighting attackers despite evidence that rape triggers immobility in victims

Evening Standard · May 22, 2023

Study finds climate change likely to expose species across globe to dangerous temperatures

Climate change is expected to rapidly push species over tipping thresholds when their geographic ranges reach unanticipated temperatures, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2023

Wednesday briefing: Are standardised tests failing children?

In today’s newsletter: Sats tests have left students in tears, and teachers and parents calling for an overhaul. Here’s how they are supposed to work – and what critics say needs to change

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023