Reading in the news - Fri 9 Dec
09 December 2022
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) featured in a documentary about biodiversity ahead of the COP15 summit in Montreal, Canada.
- Professor Hawkins’ climate stripes are featured in an article by the on agreements made at COP27. and repost.
- reports that the University has been listed in the top four green universities in the UK in the People & Planet University League. Read our news story.
- Professor Chris Hilson (Law) is quoted by , suggesting higher standards be implemented for reusable packaging.
- reports on a research project led by PhD student, Alex Biss (Agriculture) on the impact of climate change on the UK's ability to successfully produce high-quality wines. Read our news story.
- lists the University among the top five in the UK to meet or exceed its carbon target.
- mentions the Trust Tracker, a tool that measures a brand's trustworthiness in terms of its sustainability designed by EIT Food in collaboration with the University.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology) is quoted by the (China), , , , and on the psychological impacts of social distancing on children.
- Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) is quoted by The Times (in ) on the decline of online shopping post-lockdown.
- The , , , , and report on collaborative research by Dr Faye Shortland (Economics and Marketing), Dr Paul Hurley, and Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on the mental health of farmers.
- Professor Avril Maddrell (Geography and Environmental Science) was interviewed by Voice of Islam Radio on her research exploring how migrant communities grieve in England and Wales.
- Jess Ashley (student) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on her review of A Christmas Carol and aired her interview with the actor, Jeremy Drakes, who played Ebenezer Scrooge.
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by Ormskirk Advertiser (in ) on how the lockdown has affected children's immunity to the bacteria that causes strep, and by discrediting false allegations linking the flu nasal vaccine to the cases of strep.
- Dr Soon Gweon (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) is mentioned by and for leading a study on mould and fungi in sinks and drains.
- Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English Literature) is quoted by on the flawed business model of Universities.
- quotes Executive fellow and guest speaker at Henley Business School, Campbell Macpherson, on taking advantage of change.
- mentions Reading MA researcher, Noora Mohammed Al Jowder's address during a reception hosted by Bahrain's Ambassador on Bahrain Women's Day.
- BBC Radio Berkshire quotes University's comment that last night was the coldest night so early in the winter for six years.
- Heart Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Kent congratulate graduates from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
- reports on the 2022 Cenetary Award that University student, Colin Markham, has received to support his studies.
- , , , and report on comments made at a seminar hosted by the 澳门六合彩开奖记录, Malaysia.
- reports on new research that disputes University's findings that Dinosaurs were already in long-term decline before their mass extinction.
Alumni:
- , , , , and report on the appointment of Reading graduate, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, as a professor of biotechnology.
- interviews Reading graduate and businesswoman, Sofia Kasidova.
- reports on the career of Reading graduate and banker, Alexandra Fachea.
Loading additional items please wait....
mask