Reading in the news - Mon 10 Oct
10 October 2022
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- The , , , , , , , , , and others quote PhD Researcher, Niko Howai (Agriculture, Policy, and Development), on the impact of mangroves on combatting climate change.
- (and in print), , , and mention research by Visiting Professor Amir Kassam (Agriculture, Policy, and Development) on the use of regenerative agriculture.
- Kentish Express (in print), , , , , , , , and report on meteorological predictions that this year's winter will be milder than average. Dr Christopher O’Reilly (Meteorology) is quoted.
- , , , , , , , and quote Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on the power of solar storms to wipe out power grids.
- and BBC Radio Berkshire report on the baton that passed through the University last week during its journey to Egypt, where the climate conference COP27 is taking place in November. Professor Peter Miskell (Education and Student Experience), who took part in running the baton, is mentioned. Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on how his part in the run went.
- , , , and report on collaborative research by Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) on changing properties of water droplets by charging fog.
- thanks Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) in their acknowledgements for his contribution to the government's research on climate adaptation to protect biodiversity.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by and interviewed by LBC News and BBC Radio Essex on the expected increase in Covid cases this winter, which alongside cases of the flu, could result in a 'twindemic'.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Dina Rezk (History) was interviewed by on the current position of the maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon. reposts the interview.
- Associate Professor, Dr Jacqui Turner (History), was interviewed by Times Radio on the history of women's suffrage.
- mentions a 2017 study led by Dr Netta Weinstein (Psychology) on the impact of psychologically challenging dreams on a person's sense of control over their life.
- publishes Professor Wing Lam's (CEO and Provost, 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Malaysia) article on the gig economy appeal.
- and report on the online attendance of Henley Business School at Gidi Creative Center's youth training event.
- mentions that research on how boards approach ESG is being conducted in association with Henley Business School.
- mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day workweek.
- reports on Henley Business School's partnership with the Lagos State Government to provide training for young people in the creative industry.
- Woodley & Earley Chronicle (in print) reports on the development of a new cycle path that will link the University to other parts of Reading.
- and report on a food delivery discount that is being offered to students living in University accommodations.
Alumni:
- reports on the appointment of Andrew Gravel, who received a fellowship from Henley Business School, as a professor at WU Vienna.
- Farmers Weekly (in print) reports on the lifetime achievement award that Reading graduate, George Dunn, has received.
- and others report that Reading graduate, Maitreyee Wairagkar has been nominated for Nature's 'Inspiring Women In Science' award.
- mentions the research of Reading graduate, James Samuel Bentley on improving the physiological development of birds.
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