Reading in the news - Wed 18 May
18 May 2022
Hunga Tonga volcano: (and in print), , , , , , , , , , and cover new research co-authored by Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) that has confirmed the Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption in January was the biggest explosion ever recorded in the atmosphere. Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Martin Lukac (Agriculture) is quoted by on a project he is leading which is re-introducing trees back into farmland.
- reports on the use of an algae supplement, developed alongside research from the University, for livestock to reduce methane emissions and greenhouse gasses.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by and on the role the UK's early access to vaccines had in lowering infection and death rates.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to Times Radio and is quoted by on the infectiousness and deadliness of monkeypox, and the current treatments and development of vaccines for it.
- , , and mention Henley Business School's support for Rebel Business School.
- reports on an archaeological survey to be conducted in Alderney by a team led by Dr Rob Fry (Geography) using ground-penetrating radar.
- lists the University as a participant in the 5th International Student Byronic Conference.
- cites research from the University on the scale of local councils' management.
Alumni:
- quotes thoughts on the colour of Reading town's iconic Apex building from a Reading graduate.
- publishes an obituary for the developer of an Australian brand of pink lady apples, naming him as a Reading graduate.
- reports on the appointment of a Reading graduate as an editor of Aachen.