Reading in the news - Tue 6 Dec
06 December 2022
Expert commentary on strep outbreak: Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , , , Radio X Online, , , , Bolton News (in ), , , , , , and others on how lockdown has affected children's immunity to the bacteria that causes strep and he answered common questions from (and in print) and BBC Radio Berkshire about strep.
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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.
- Dr Ella Gilbert's (Meteorology) article on the melting of the Thwaites glacier in West Antarctica is quoted by and .
- PhD student, Alex Biss, is quoted by , ,and on a project he led on the impact of climate change on the UK's ability to successfully produce high-quality wines. Read our news story.
- Dr James Ryalls (Agriculture) is quoted by on University findings that suggest air pollution threatens natural pest control methods in sustainable farming. Read our news story.
Other Coverage:
- 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.
- BBC Radio Berkshire interviews Dr Kathryn Sampeck who has recently been awarded funding to research the history of chocolate at the University. Read our news story.
- Emeritus Professor Ken Dark's (Economics) discovery of the remains of a home under the Sisters of Nazareth Convent that could have belonged to Jesus Christ is mentioned by and .
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by The National (in print) on the health risks that mould and damp in your home present.
- Gurinder Singh Purewal (Pharmacy) is mentioned in in an article about adult vaccinations. His plan to train 20 third-year students to become vaccinators is referenced in the article.
- Professors Nada and Andrew Kakabadse's (Henley Business School) article on future risk in business is published by .
- Professor Uma Kambhampati's (Economics) article on the benefits of welcoming international students into the UK is published by .
- Dr Miriam Marra (IMCA Centre) is quoted by on who would benefit most from a new flexible working bill.
- Research Associate, Ole Petter Anfinsen's (Henley Business School) article on executive burnout is published by .
- Former Visiting Professor, Nick Holley (Henley Business School) is quoted by on the role of HR in talent sustainability.
- lists courses at the University as options to achieve a career as a food and drink salesperson.
Alumni:
- posts an interview with award-winning vocalist and composer and Henley Business School graduate, Nomfundo Xaluva,