Reading in the news - Wed 11 May
11 May 2022
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography / Meteorology) is quoted by the , , and on the risk of heat related illness and death resulting from frequent heatwaves.
- A speaker on BBC Radio Oxford mentioned the climate warming stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology).
- Professor Chris Hilson (Law) is quoted by on corporations' use of environmental intensity targets and net zero greenwashing.
- reports on the use of an algae supplement developed alongside research from the University, with livestock to reduce methane emissions and greenhouse gasses.
- An article co-authored by Visiting Professor Chuks Okereke (Geography and Environmental Science) on on things that can go wrong at illegal oil refineries in Nigeria is republished by and .
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke is quoted by the , , and on the reliability of daily Covid statistics now that compulsory at-home tests have been scrapped.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by , , , , , , , , and on the nutritional value of crisp products marketed as healthier than their original counterparts. Further coverage of comments by Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) about research into vegan diets and weight loss, in .
- , Maurice Inf, , , , , , and report on The MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy's film and TV training programme, mentioning Henley Business School as a partner and an additional provider of enhanced training.
- ITV News (and ) reported on the Muesum of English Rural Life's exhibition celebrating 200 years of Reading's historical biscuit manufacturer, Huntley and Palmers.
- quotes Professor Parastou Donyai (Pharmacy) on the findings of her current University research on the perceptions of medicines reuse.
- quotes Professor Jo Phoenix's (Law) on the importance of academic freedom.
- Farming Life (in print) quotes Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on his upcoming talk on the mental health and wellbeing of farmers.
- quotes Dr Peter Coe (Law) about SLAPPs lawsuits which are used to gag journalists and members of the public.
- reports on an exhibition on foodservice knowledge that took place at the University, quoting Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars) on the usefulness of this knowledge.
- reports on the updated development plans for Shinfield Studios on University land.
- publishes an article by guest lecturer Julian Wilkins on NFTs.
- reports on Sasfin's Beyond Global Wealth Roadshow, naming the lead panelist as Henley Business School Africa Programme Director, Dr Puleng Makhoalibe.
- reports on a Reading student who received the Agricultural Economics Outstanding Senior Award.
Alumni:
- The (and in print) and (and in print) report on a Reading graduate's appointment as East Anglia's new regional director for the National Farmers' Union.
- , , , and reports on the election of a Henley Business School graduate as a new Board Member for Beijer Electronics Group.
- Yorkshire Post (in print) reports on a University graduate, actress, director, and creative consultant who was recently named a BSL Ambassador for Doncaster Deaf Trust.
- reports on the appointment of a Henley Business School graduate as the Executive Head of Sales and Distribution for Morne Stoltz.
- reports on the appointment of a Henley Business School graduate as MiWay's Exectuve Head of Sales and Distribution.
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