Reading in the news - Thu 24 Feb
25 February 2022
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Ella Gilbert (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and on the impact of climate change on the frequency and extremity of weather events, and by the , , , and others on the role of renewable and diverse energy and technologies.
- Professor Martin Lukac (Agriculture) is quoted by the , , and others on the value of planting trees.
- Dr Sarah Cardey (Agriculture) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about impacts of climate change on crops, and role of fair trade for farmers at the frontlines of the climate crisis.
- Professor Helen Bilton (Education) is quoted by on the launch of a free course on climate change offered by the University to primary school teachers. Read our news story.
- Dr Steven Devaney (Henley Business School) is quoted by IPE Real Assets (in print) on a report he co-authored on the impact of climate risk on commercial property values.
- Dr James Ryalls (Agriculture) is quoted by on research that revealed the effects of pollution on pollinators' ability to smell crops and wildflowers. Read our news story.
- reports on the Queen's Honorary Award that Reading recently received for its work on climate change. Read our story.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) answered BBC South Today's questions on the UK's removal of Covid restrictions and he is quoted by the , , , and others on Moderna's patented DNA sequencing of a part of Covid's spike protein.
- Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) answered listeners' Covid questions on BBC Radio Berkshire.
- Dr Rachel McCloy (Psychology) is quoted by China Daily on the risks associated with the UK's removal of all restrictions.
- BBC Radio Solent mentioned research from the University on the impact of Covid on farmers' mental health.
Other Coverage:
- (and in print) reports on a Reading graduate who is advocating for the bar to become more accessible for people with disabilities.
- Dr Sarah Werts (Knowledge Transfer Centre) and Professor James Ferryman (Computer Science) are quoted by which reports that Reading has received a Turing award for work on artificial intelligence and computer science.
- Professor Helen Parish's (History) article on on the shorter length of February compared to other months is reposted by and .
- Professor Mark Shanahan (Politics) is quoted by on the need for President Biden to act decisively and impose sanctions on Russia.
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by on the link between vegetarian diets and the lower risk of cancer, and by on the health risks of plant-based meats.
- Professor Gerry Leonidas's (Typography) article on typography and layout is published by .
- BBC Radio Berkshire announced their upcoming live music stream to the University Student's Union.
- The University is mentioned by for its part in a collaborative study on soil microbial DNA.
- Guernsey Press & Star (in print) mentions a 2014 Henley Business School report on the island’s goods and services tax.
- The University's previous reaction to reports of drink spiking is mentioned by Bracknell News (in print).
- A Henley Business School student is mentioned by for being awarded the highest membership grade for his dedication to the business community.
- reports on the University’s role in the success of the fintech sector in the Thames Valley.
- An article on German website mentions Henley Business School involvement in a certification process for omnichannel managers.
- council and mention Henley Business School's support for Rebel Business School.
- lists a Henley Graduate as one of Greece's high ranking executives and marketers.
- reports on a Reading graduate's appointment as Professor of Health Psychology at Staffordshire University.
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned a student who began studying at the University in their 50s.
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