Reading in the news - Tue 9 Aug
09 August 2022
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- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by (online), , , , , , , Western Mail (in print), , , , , , , , , , and more than a hundred other outlets on the impact of climate change on the intensity of droughts.
- Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC World News on the passing of the US Climate Bill.
- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by the , , , and others on the UK's heatwaves as a wake-up call about the climate emergency; and by on the changing definition of UK heatwaves.
- PhD researcher Maureen Wanzala (Geography/Environmental Science) was quoted by BBC Radio Wiltshire on the drying up of the source of the River Thames.
- Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the impact of the drought on UK wildlife.
- Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is quoted by on the impact of climate change on more intense heatwaves.
- PhD student Chloe Brimicombe (Geography/Walker Institute) is quoted by on the importance of adapting to the heat waves with nature-based solutions and cooling action plans.
- reports on Dr Stephen Burt's (Meteorology) research on UK tropical nights that come alongside heatwaves.
- BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Wiltshire, and report on Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climate stripes which are on Reading gas-powered busses and on Reading FC's new home kit. Read about Reading FC's kit. Read about the bus launch.
- Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) was interviewed on 's podcast about his research on the impact of climate change on flight turbulence.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Gillian Rose (Agriculture) is quoted by on the importance of thinking outside the box in the farming industry.
- Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health in America over the radio, and online by and . Read our news story.
- reports on the University Men’s Quadruple Sculls team's performance at Henley Regatta. Read our news story.
- reports on the University's collaborative development of a low-calorie sweetener that also improves gut health.
- reports on Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day work week.
Alumni:
- and publish a speech by reading graduate, Professor Adegbola Adesogan.
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