Green Templeton in the News
Honorary Fellow Denise Lievesley contributes to The Briefing Room on BBC Radio 4
On this page you can find all the latest media appearances for our Green Templeton College community.
November 2025
Ethiopia declares its first Marburg outbreak
The Telegraph, 17 November
‘The first recorded outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia is both a local and global concern,’ says Governing Body Fellow Trudie Lang.
The healthiest cities to live in outside London
The Telegraph, 4 November
Governing Body Fellow Trish Greenhalgh comments on the UK cities with the best health metrics.
October 2025
As an A&E doctor this is why I hate Hallowe’en
The Telegraph, 31 October
From ‘pumpkin hand’ to broken bones, doctors are faced with an array of injuries on 31 October says Research Fellow David Metcalfe.
Fair pay agreement for care workers is welcome but needs a reality check
The BMJ, 29 October
‘The government’s slow drip approach does not reflect the urgent nature of the challenges facing adult social care,’ writes Senior Research Fellow Mary Daly.
Study suggests Covid jab could boost cancer treatment
The Daily Mail, 22 October
‘We should be cautious before drawing conclusions.’ comments Research Fellow Lennard Lee.
How can mRNA become the UK’s next strategic growth engine?
The New Statesman, October
Research Fellow Lennard Lee believes that ‘Collaboration and trust are all powerful. When you get the right people in the room, with the right mission, the herd moves. Progress accelerates. And we transform lives.’
Over and underweight children ‘cost NHS the same’
BBC News, 17 October
‘Early intervention across the weight spectrum could generate substantial savings while improving children’s health,’ says Governing Body Fellow Stavros Petrou
Is the UK in a data crisis?
The Briefing Room, BBC Radio 4, 16 October
Honorary Fellow Professor Denise Lievesley contributes to a programme on how fundamental economic data, statistics that policymakers are used to accepting at face value, suddenly have major question marks over their accuracy.
How to Make AI Serve Human Connection
Psychology Today, 1 October
Associate Fellow Kim Samuel argues that the implications of AI for loneliness and belonging are just beginning to show.
September 2025
Harnessing AI Supercomputing for Cancer Vaccine Research at Oxford
BBC Radio
Exciting developments on leveraging one of the UK’s most powerful AI supercomputing facilities to advance cancer-vaccine research.
August 2025
What It Means to Belong in Nature
Psychology Today, 28 August
Associate Fellow Kim Samuel on how human connection to nature is down sharply – impacting care for planet and people.
Family ownership
Wealth Briefing Asia, 21 August
Research Fellow Bridget Kustin on how family owners’ inherent interest in legacy, community, and intergenerational time frames for value creation favour responsible ownership.
Seven rules for a healthy and happy retirement
Telegraph, 19 August
Emeritus Fellow Muir Gray on how to increase your healthspan.
How to Be a King Instead of a Tyrant
Psychology Today, 10 August
Associate Fellow Neel Burton suggests a good leader is in harmony with our intended or natural purpose as human beings.
July 2025
BBC News at Six live from the college
BBC News, 30 June
A live segment discussing the current UK heatwave.
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol – it’s making me stressed!
BBC News, 22 June
Emeritus Fellow John Wass says ‘There is much more stress in the world, we can never switch off’.
Walmart heir Lukas Walton’s $15bn bet on the environment
FT, 18 June
Research Fellow Bridget Kustin says, ‘the proportion [of wealthy people] using their assets for meaningful impact remains very small.’
Oxford University helps create award winning organ device
Oxford Mail, 17 June
Latest project from Governing Body Fellow Peter Friend has been named as a finalist for a prestigious engineering award.
Nasa data reveals dramatic rise in intensity of weather events
The Guardian, 17 June
‘New data from NASA has revealed a dramatic rise in the intensity of weather events such as droughts and floods over the past five years’ writes Associate Fellow Roger Harrabin
Health Check
BBC Sounds, 11 June
Governing Body Fellow Trudie Lang discusses the implications of the continuing spread of the disease and what progress is being made in responding to the outbreak.
How to Invite Intuition
Psychology Today, 8 June
‘Intuition has never been more devalued than in our age’ says Associate Fellow Neel Burton
Courts to have ‘open justice champions’
The Law Society Gazette, 5 June
In a speech at Green Templeton College, Mr Justice Nicklin has said he is working to ensure the justice system is functioning transparently, accessibly and accountable.
The Unexpected Reason Why Young Adults May Be Languishing
Psychology Today, 4 June
It’s not just AI or social media—declining religion also hurts well-being, says Associate Fellow Kim Samuel
Executive-focused coaching grows in popularity
FT, 1 June
Governing Body Fellow Sue Dopson says the coaching courses have become about ‘learning to be leaders’.
May 2025
Should Free Speech Have Limitations?
Psychology Today, 22 May
Associate Fellow Neel Burton asks ‘Should free speech be curbed to promote a more inclusive society?’
Loneliness Is Inflaming Our Bodies—And Our Politics
SCIAM, 16 May
Medical research shows that social isolation is a serious chronic stressor says Associate Fellow Kim Samuel
Mark Zuckerberg Wants AI to Solve America’s Loneliness Crisis. It Won’t
TIME, 14 May
Zuckerberg accurately diagnoses our crisis of isolation. But the solution will not be automated says Associate Fellow Kim Samuel
UK national statistician job should be split, says government data adviser
Financial Times, 12 May
Honorary Fellow Denise Lievesley argues that the resignation of Sir Ian Diamond offers the chance to restructure the Office for National Statistics.
British scientists issue funding plea to fight disease that kills 600,000 every year
Express, 8 May
Research Fellow Mehreen Datoo says investing in neglected disease research will ‘ensure the UK remains a world leader in scientific innovation while improving the lives of countless people’.
April 2025
How to Bolster Belonging in an Hour or Less
Psychology Today, 24 April
‘Wise interventions’ may ease isolation says Associate Fellow Kim Samuel.
The problem with workers who can’t think for themselves
Financial Times, 14 April
Creative approaches to learning are beginning to appear in executive education by Associate Fellow Robert Poynton who teaches improvisation as a way to listen better and to break out of routines.
BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio 5, 10 April
David Hunter, Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine at Oxford University, comments on a new genetic risk test for prostate cancer.
The Casey commission could help get to the root of key problems in social care and build political momentum
BMJ, 8 April
Governing Body Fellow Mary Daly reports on social care reform in the UK.
What is live shopping and will it take off?
BBC News, 4 April
Vice Principal and Governing Body Fellow Jonathan Reynolds highlights the difference between markets and platform ecosystems.
March 2025
What nationalism gets wrong about belonging
The Globe and Mail, 29 March
Associate Fellow Kim Samuel shares an opinion piece on nationalism and belonging.
Cognitive Biases and How They Lead to Bad Decisions
Psycology Today, 26 March
We tend to focus on whatever stands out most, losing sight of the bigger picture, says Associate Fellow Neel Burton.
Pig liver transplanted into human for first time
The Telegraph, 26 March
Governing Body Fellow Peter Friend said ‘This is an important study because it advances the field of xenotransplantation from non-human primates to human, enabling assessment of transgenic xenografts in the context of human immunological and physiological systems’.
Belonging Is Bigger Than Politics
Psycology Today, 14 March
Associate Fellow Kim Samuel explains that the need for connection is universal.
How Elon Musk weaponised X against Ukraine’s president Zelensky
Independent, 12 March
Associate Fellow Mitali Mukherjee warns that misinformation has become a useful tool by those in positions of power to disabuse news reportage that is critical of their actions.
Covid, five years on: UK ‘still not ready to protect the population’
The Guardian, 9 March
Senior Research Fellow Sir Martin Landray talks about the achievements of the COVID-19 Recovery programme.
Oxford study reveals hurdles care-experienced people face
The Oxford Mail, 9 March
Senior Research Fellow Leon Feinstein comments ‘It is striking but not new to find that very many children and young people who have interacted with children’s social care services are also disengaged from education’.
The Today Programme
BBC Sounds, 7 March
News and current affairs featuring Governing Body Fellow Trish Greenhalgh.
No evidence it’s safe for physician associates to work in NHS, says BMJ review
The Telegraph, 7 March
Governing Body Fellow Trish Greenhalgh comments ‘The absence of reported safety incidents in research studies does not mean they do not occur – it means we are not doing the right kind of research to detect and analyse them.’
One in 10 UK adults have no close friends, survey suggests
The Daily Mail, 7 March
‘If we want to build a world where everyone belongs, we must act now to tackle the growing crisis of loneliness and social isolation’ says Associate Fellow Kim Samuel.
Irrelevant and unloved: how the press lost its touch
Prospect magazine, 5 March
Associate Fellow Rasmus Kleis Nielsen says ‘Journalism is in freefall—and the public doesn’t care’.
General practice as controllers and custodians of their patients’ data: trust, training, and a contractual framework
Bristish Journal of General Practice, March 2025
Governing Body Fellow Simon de Lusignan shares his latest research.
February 2025
The Psychology of Humiliation
Psychology Today, 28 February
Associate Fellow Neel Burton says that victims of humiliation have to find the strength and self-esteem to come to terms with their humiliation.
Emerging Evidence for the Widespread Role of Glutamatergic Dysfunction in Neuropsychiatric Diseases
MDPI, 15 February
Thomas McGrath (MSc Psychiatry, 2022) has co-authored a paper with Associate Fellow Lindy Castell and Common Room Member Richard Baskerville on emerging evidence for the widespread role of glutamatergic dysfunction in neuropsychiatric diseases in Nutrients.
The Budget peekaboo: What you don’t see is what you get
Frontline, 1 February
India’s real challenges remain hidden in plain sight says Associate Fellow Mitali Mukherjee.
January 2025
Real Freedom Requires Belonging
Psychology Today, 30 January
Fulfillment depends on not only personal liberties but also strong social bonds says Associate Fellow Kim Samuel
‘The death penalty is the only answer in cases like the Southport massacre’
The Telegraph, 24 January
Senior Research Fellow Carolyn Hoyle says public opinion on the death penalty ‘can be difficult to accurately ascertain’.
Modern British food is making us ill – these are the old-fashioned meals to eat instead
The Telegraph, 23 January
Emeritus Fellow Sir Neil Mortensen, comments on the high number of people in their 30’s and 40’s with colorectal cancer.
Sparkling water could help you lose weight
The Telegraph, 22 January
Emeritus Fellow Keith Frayn shares sceptisisim about the claim.
China’s smokers light up global tobacco sales despite bans
Financial Times, 14 January
Senior Research Fellow Zhengming Chen discusses the revenue of the tobacco industry in China.
India’s economic slowdown isn’t just a temporary dip
Frontline, 10 January
Latest commentry from Associate Fellow Mitali Mukherjee.
The scientist who believes he’s found the answer to permanent weight loss
The Telegraph, 9 January
‘We really do need to eat less and move more’ says Emeritus Fellow Keith Frayn.
Starmer rebukes Musk and others for ‘lies and misinformation’
The Washington Post, 6 January
Associate Fellow Rasmus Kleis Nielsen talks about Elon Musk and his emanations about European politics.
