Reading in the news - Wed 10 Aug
10 August 2022
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- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by online, online, , , , online, online, online, , , , , , , , and other outlets on the impact of climate change on the intensity of droughts.
- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by (online), , , (and in print), (and in print), (online), (online), and on the UK’s drought risk and water usage; an by the (and in print) and on the changing definition of UK heatwaves.
- PhD student Chloe Brimicombe (Geography/Walker Institute) is quoted by Times Radio on the risk of flooding later in the year following the drought; BBC Radio Foyle on heatwaves becoming a more frequent event, and BBC Radio Berkshire on the impact of the drought on crop yields.
- Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) was quoted by The Breeze Radio on the repetitiveness of climate warnings and is quoted by the on adapting UK infrastructure to better handle heat.
- An article co-authored by Professor Nigel Arnell, Professor Ted Shepherd, and PhD Researcher Wilson Chan (all Meteorology) on on the UK's changing climate is reposted by .
- quotes University warnings to avoid watering dying grass during the heatwave.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by the , , , , , and on the benefits of vitamin supplements.
- Dr Nat Hansen (Philosophy) co-authored an article on the use of the word 'racist' and it is published by .
- BBC Radio Berkshire reports on the Museum of English Rural Life's exhibition celebrating 200 years of Reading's historical biscuit manufacturer, Huntley and Palmers, interviewing the exhibition curator, Tim Jerrome.
- A speaker on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester mentions a University study about hedgehog preservation.
- covers research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health. Read our news story.
- in Malaysia recommends the University as an ideal place for candidates with IGCSE and A-Levels to apply.
- reports on a University study on the positive health effect that flavonoids can have on high blood pressure.
- mentions the University's top ranking in Humen's university mental health league table. Read our story on the services available to students.
- and report that a board member in the OMNIASIG Vienna Insurance Group has taken a Henley Business School board practice and directorship course.
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