Reading in the news - Thu 17 Nov
17 November 2022
Leprosy helps regenerate liver: Dr Darius Widera (Pharmacy) is quoted by , , , , , , , , , and on his expert reaction to research findings that leprosy-causing bacteria are able to reprogram and regenerate liver cells in armadillos.
Ukraine: Dr Kenton White (Politics) wrote an article for about the danger of conflict for Nato. reposts and cites his article.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Chris Scott (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the research going on at Ditton Park Space Research Station.
- Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) wrote an article for about common misconceptions about rain and and repost.
- Professor Chukwumerije Okereke (Geography) wrote an article for on how to stop Africa's gas reserves from adding to climate change and reposts.
- Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climate stripes are mentioned by Western Morning News (in print).
- Dan Fernbank (Energy and Sustainability Director) is quoted by on the University's success in halving carbon emissions.
- , , and list the University's Walker Institute as a contributor to the Sahel Predictive Analytics Report, a project which aims to identify climate risk areas and help guide decision-makers.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- Reading Today (in print) and Wokingham Paper (in print) report on community projects that are receiving funding boosts from the University and John Sykes Foundation.
- Reading Today (in print) reports on the upcoming performance of a University-run children's community choir at a current Museum of English Rural Life exhibition.
Other Coverage:
- ITV 1 Meridian reports on plans to develop a hydroelectric plant that would provide clean energy to Henley Business School.
- Dr Steve Musson (Geography) was quoted by Greatest Hits Radio on tax rises and spending cuts in the UK.
- Professor Andrew Kakabadse and Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) write about how to effectively be chair of a board of directors and it is published by Board Agenda (in print).
- Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) is quoted by on the success of online sales during the pandemic.
- Sheldon Allen (RUSU President) is quoted by Reading Today (in print) on the support the University offers to students struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
- Reading Today (in print) reports on a man who had a heart attack on the University's campus and was saved by an employee at Reading's Sports Park. Read our news story.
- mentions a collaborative University publication on the equity returns of companies focused on taxonomy.
- mentions the University's appointment of the world's first Professor of Quantity Surveying, John Bennett.
- , , and mention the proximity of a biotech company to the University.
- Henley Standard (in print) mentions river restrictions near Henley Business School.
- Reading Today (in print) mentions an upcoming showcase of Indian classical dance and music at the University Students' Union.
- Reading Today (in print) reports on a symphony orchestra's upcoming performance at the University's Great Hall.
Alumni:
- and report on the resignation of Reading graduate and judge, Audrey Campbell-Moffat.
- publishes a collaborative article on cryptocurrency by Reading graduate, Urav Soni.
- publishes an obituary for Reading graduate, Margaret Griffiths, who was York Opera's first female musical director.
- reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, George Fosu, as the CEO of Garia.
- interviews Reading graduate and artist, Ed Nash.
- publishes an interview with Reading graduate and actor, Gigi Zahir.