Reading in the news - Thu 18 Aug
18 August 2022
Viral flooding demo: Further coverage of Dr Rob Thompson's (Meteorology) viral online video which shows how droughts impact how the ground absorbs water on TV and radio by BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and BBC Radio Humberside, and in print and online by , , , , , , , , , and .
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- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by , , (and ), , , and on the impact of rain on the drought and the dangers of flash flooding.
- Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC World Service Radio on what causes weather, and his article on on droughts is republished by .
- reports on the University's official rainfall recordings from January - July this year.
- Further coverage by of the University's research on the impact of weather systems on sea ice melt by flying research aircraft into Arctic storms, led by Professor John Methven (Meteorology). Read our news story.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Holly Andrews (Henley Business School) is quoted by , and CNBC's and on the value of internships.
- Kathryn Whittington (Admissions) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and LBC Radio about how she expects A-Level results will go as they are released today and provides advice to students wishing to apply to University.
- Writing about Jeremy’s Paxman’s departure from University Challenge, mentions the University Student Union's boycotting of University Challenge in 2016.
- carries an article on the economic impact of Reading Festival, citing a report commissioned by the University in 2009.
- and report on a University study on the positive health effect flavonoids can have on high blood pressure.
- Professor Jonathan Passmore (Henley Business School) is quoted by and tackling toxic workplace environments.
- reports on the Reading Buses Star of the Month Award that a bus driver received whilst working with the University to deliver graduates to their ceremonies on time.
- reports on MBA Expo, in South Africa, as an upcoming event that Henley Business School is taking part in as an exhibitor.
- reports on the appointment of Dr Steven Devaney (previously Henley Business School) as head of capital markets research for CBRE.
- Professors Nada and Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School) have co-written an article for on cyber security and cyber disclosure in the wake of more flexible working arrangements.
Alumni:
- publishes an article on the North Atlantic hurricane season by Reading graduate, James Cosgrove.
- reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, Chelsea Hayes to Western Gold's board of directors.
- An article is written by about discussing a water resources bill with Reading graduate and current Minister of Water Recourses of Nigeria, Suleiman Adamu.
- reports on the appointment of Reading graduates, Jodie Al-khafaji and Leo Llewellyn as chartered surveyors for Avison Young.
- publishes information on an upcoming talk by Reading graduate, Chris O'Connell on the Union Canal.
- reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, Britt Bergen as a consultant for Spencer Stuart.
- lists Reading graduate, Kat Harrison as a co-author author of an article on consumer protection in the off-grid solar industry.