Reading in the news - Tue 13 Dec
13 December 2022
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- , , , , and list the University as a partner of the InformPack project which aims to provide solutions to transition to sustainable packaging in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) wrote a collaborative article for Anglia Farmer (in print) on Britain's changing climate.
- Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by on his weather predictions for this week.
- Farm Week (in print) mentions the University as a partner in funded research on agriculture and environmental sustainability.
- and mention the university's predictions that, as a result of climate change, the UK's climate will be appropriate for producing wine.
Commentary on strep outbreak: Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the , , , , , , , and on the impact that limited access to GP services may have on managing severe infections of Strep A.
Blueberries boost mood: The (and in print), , Today UK News, , , , and mention University findings that suggest consuming blueberries can boost your mood within two hours of consumption.
Other Coverage:
- and mention a study led by Dr Soon Gweon (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) on mould and fungi in sinks and drains.
- 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 Greatest Hits Radio and Planet Radio ().
- Professor Adrian Bell (Henley Business School) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the upcoming Christmas lecture that he is giving on the history of finance.
- 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 .
- and report on Henley Business School Africa's largest graduation that took place last week, quoting Linda Buckley, Rashika Padarath, and Dean and Director, Jon Foster-Pedley (all Henley Business School Africa).
- Louise Claasen (Henley Business School Africa) is quoted by on what the metaverse has in common with the physical world.
- Professor Julia Waters (Languages and Cultures) is listed by as part of a scientific committee on Autochthonies and Francophone Spaces.
- , , , and mention Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek.
- , , and report on the University's annual analysis data analysis and reporting of research conducted by the government's Animal and Plant Health Agency on DNA testing for rodenticide resistance.
- mentions a talk on parenting teenagers that was given by a clinical psychologist at Henley Business School Africa.
- A letter published in Country Smallholding (in ) mentions the University's research on the benefits of ivy on the protection and insulation of buildings.
- reports on the University's planned development of a clinical training facility.
- reports that guest lecturer, Paul Willmott, has been elected as a fellow.
- mentions the University's proximity to Milton Park.
Alumni:
- The , , , , , , , , and others publish an obituary for University alumnus, Laolu Mudashiru.
- reports on the appointment of Reading graduate, Cameron Mair as a graduate surveyor at Henshall & Partners.
- Farm Week (in print) reports that Reading graduate, Dr Zoe Davies, has received the David Black Award for contributing to the pig industry.