Reading in the news - Thu 8 Dec
08 December 2022
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- Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , and on the unrealistic nature of COP15's target to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
- reports that the University has been listed in the top five green spaces in the UK in the People & Planet University League, securing fourth place. Professor Mark Fellowes (Biological Sciences) is quoted on how this reflects the University's successful environmental efforts. Read our news story.
- Dr Michael Garratt (Agriculture) is quoted by and on entries received for the European Bee Award.
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is listed by Wokingham Paper (in print) and Bracknell News (in print) as a previous speaker at Reading's Climate Fayre.
- reports on University findings that a hydrogen-based economy could reduce almost all carbon emissions where it is used to replace fossil fuels. Read our news story.
- PhD Student, Adam Peter, is mentioned by Fresh Produce Journal (in print) for his research into growing apples in a warmer climate.
- 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 and quotes him on the findings. Read our news story.
- Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars) is mentioned by TUCO (in print) for having taken part in a leadership conference on Menus of Change.
- reports on a survey conducted by a researcher previously at the University in the sixties on the biodiversity of the River Thames. Read our news story.
- reports on funds that the University received to conduct collaborative research on decarbonizing agriculture and promoting environmental sustainability.
- mentions the University's collaborative research findings that lower travel emissions during lockdown contributed to a methane surge.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted over the radio by Greatest Hits Radio and BBC Radio Oxford and online and in print by the , Daily Mail (in print), , , , and on how lockdown has affected children's immunity to the bacteria that causes strep, and he is quoted by and , discrediting inaccurate claims that link the recent strep A outbreak to nasal flu vaccines.
- , , , , , , and report on new research that disputes University's findings that Dinosaurs were already in long-term decline before their mass extinction.
- Sheldon Allen (RUSU President) was quoted by BBC Radio Berkshire on the need for more affordable homes for young people
- Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and on the health implications of extremely cold weather.
- , , and mention the University's partnership with EIT Food.
- Dr Paul Jenkins (Psychology) wrote an article for on binge eating and it is republished by .
- Professor Andrew Urquhart (Henley Business School) wrote an article for on how sports sponsorship won't aid companies experiencing 'crypto winter' and it is republished by .
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by and on his expert reaction to new research that suggests consuming highly processed foods increases the risk of developing dementia.
- and report that Dr Kathryn Sampeck has recently been awarded funding to research the history of chocolate at the University. Read our news story.
- and report on a collaborative research project by Professor Suzanne Graham (Education) on digital empowerment in language teaching. Read our news story.
- reports that Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) has been nominated for the Current Archaeology accolade.Read our news story.
- mentions Reading MA researcher, Noora Mohammed Al Jowder's address during a reception hosted by Bahrain's Ambassador on Bahrain Women's Day.
- reports on Dr Soon Gweon's (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) study on mould and fungi in sinks and drains. Read our news story.
- Heart Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Hampshire report on the University's winter graduations taking place.
- and report on the role that archives at the University's Museum of English Rural Life have played in research on the origin of whiskey. Read our news story.
- reports on student and entrepreneur, Marko Stavrou, the youngest ever to be accepted into Henley Business School.
- reports that the University will host a research hub on the role of foods and beverages in health and recovery. Read our news story.
- features an image produced from the University's Special Collections.
Alumni:
- , , , , and reports on the appointment of Reading graduate, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, as a professor of biotechnology.
- Meat Management (in print) publishes an interview with Reading graduate and vice president of brand trust and supply chain at McDonalds, Beth Hart.
- reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, John McCormick, to the Board of the NTMA.
- reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, Rina Madlani, as a managing director of Accenture.
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