Reading in the news - Mon 12 Dec
12 December 2022
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- PhD student Chloe Brimicombe (previously Geography/Walker Institute) was interviewed by Talk TV and Talk Radio on the unusually cold weather this winter, mentioning the University's observations.
- Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the UK's cold winter.
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is listed by Reading Chronicle (in print) and Slough Observer (in print) as a previous speaker at Reading's Climate Fayre.
- Professor Jim Dunwell (Agriculture) is quoted by Commercial Greenhouse Bank (in print) on domesticating plants from varieties stored in seed banks to protect them from disease.
- Dr James Ryalls (Agriculture) is quoted by Horticulture Week (in ) on University findings that suggest air pollution threatens natural pest control methods in sustainable farming. Read our news story.
- Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) is quoted by New Scientist (in print) on the unrealistic nature of COP15's target to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
- Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) is quoted by on the impact that the development of a solar farm on Roman Silchester would have on the potential of future findings.
- Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars) is mentioned by for having taken part in a leadership conference on Menus of Change.
- Heart Radio Berkshire reports that the University has been ranked the fourth greenest university in the UK.
- reports that Reading University's food policies scored full marks in the People & Planet University League.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , , , , , , , , . , and others on how lockdown has affected children's immunity to the bacteria that causes strep.
- The University's annual Santa Run is mentioned in an article by , BBC Radio Berkshire, and BBC Radio Oxford.
- Collaborative research by Dr Faye Shortland (Economics and Marketing), Dr Paul Hurley, and Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on the mental health of farmers is mentioned by , , , , , and .
- Dr Soon Gweon (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) is mentioned by , , , , and for leading a study on mould and fungi in sinks and drains.
- , , , , , , and report on comments made at a seminar hosted by the 澳门六合彩开奖记录, Malaysia.
- Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) is quoted by and on Reading research revealing the evolution and mating habits of tiny skin mites that live in the pores of our faces.
- Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on his recent research linking heading the ball in football to higher risks of developing dementia.
- Professor Wing Lam's (CEO and Provost, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Malaysia) article on the impact of university rankings on student interest is published by and reposted by .
- Professor Vimal Karani (Food) is listed by as the moderator of an annual nutrition seminar.
- Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology) is quoted by on the psychological impacts of social distancing on children.
- Heart Radio Berkshire reports on the University's planned renovations of Whiteknights campus and development of a clinical training facility.
- Reading Chronicle (in print) reports on the performance of Henley Business School student, Mengyao Shi in a table tennis tournament.
- mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek.
- BBC Radio Merseyside interviewed someone who previously competed against the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 in an annual fun run.
- mentions a past performance by The Jam at the University.
Alumni:
- , , , , , , , and publish an obituary for University alumnus, Laolu Mudashiru.
- , and report on the appointment of Reading alumnus, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, as a professor of biotechnology.
- , , , and publish an interview with Reading alumnus and garden photographer, Clive Nichols.
- and report on the career of actor and Henley Business School alumnus, Thato Molamu.
- publishes an interview with Reading alumnus, journalist, and author, Nikos Vatopoulos.
- publishes an interview with Henley Business School alumna, Mariet Visser.
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