Reading in the news - Tue 26 Jul
26 July 2022
Reading FC kit launch: Widespread coverage of the launch of Reading FC’s new home kit, featuring the climate stripes by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology), on Sky News, BBC Radio Berkshire, The Breeze Radio, , , , , , , Daily Mirror (in print), , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . Read our news story.
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- Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) was interviewed by Sky News on the impact of climate change on extreme weather such as heatwaves.
- Dr Helen Griffith (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by iNews (in print) on the possibility of another heatwave in the UK.
- PhD researcher Theodore Keeping (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by (and in print) on the UK's lack of preparedness for wildfires.
- Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) was interviewed by Sky News on comments by the Environmental Agency that England could face the risk of droughts.
- Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by (and in print) on easing fears of droughts in the UK.
- Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and on the significance of climate-neutral aviation.
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by and on the link between climate change and intense heatwaves.
B6 improves mental health: Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health by (and in print), (and in print), , , , , , , , and .
Ukraine:
- Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) is quoted by on Russia's theft of steel worth £500m from Ukraine.
Other Coverage:
- Lead excavator, Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) appeared on BBC Four's Digging For Britain, discussing a recent University excavation in Lyminge.
- Dr Jake Bishop (Agriculture) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on building climate resilience in agriculture. Research he led into the effect of pollinators on crop yield stability is reported by . Read our news story.
- Mark Shanahan (Politics & International Relations) was quoted by Heart Radio Berkshire on queues building up at the Port of Dover.
- Professor Ben Laker (Henley Business School) is quoted by , , , , and on research on the benefits of a work day without meetings.
- reports on research conducted by former Reading academic Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology) on the level of freedom that children have.
- Farming Wales (in print) reports on the role of Agriculture student Mary Raymond as an ambassador for the industry.
Alumni:
- introduces Reading graduate, Hugh Crabtree as a Pork Sector Council Member.