Reading in the news - Tue 11 Oct
11 October 2022
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- An article on the potential for winter blackouts quotes Dr Christopher O’Reilly (Meteorology) on how even small temperature changes could cost billions.
- and quote Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on the power of solar storms to wipe out power grids.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio London about Covid vaccination rates.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Darius Widera (Pharmacy) is quoted by the (and in print), , and on the safety of treatments from private clinics.
- Dr Alexander Gilder (Law) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire about UN peacekeeping.
- quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) on a new study about ultra-processed foods.
- Greek site quotes PhD student Mohammed Al-Mosaiwi (Psychology) on findings that people who experience depression are more likely to have a 'black and white' view of the world.
- quotes Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) on the steps necessary for the UK to adopt the four-day work week.
- Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health by What Doctors Don't Tell You (in print).
- reports on collaborative University findings that a healthy lifestyle increases levels of overall happiness.
- mentions the involvement of director and mentor, Katie Parfitt, in the University's Thrive Mentoring program.
- reports on Henley Business School's partnership with the Lagos State Government to provide training for young people in the creative industry.
- reports on the University's appointment of Pareto FM to provide services at Thames Valley Science Park.
Alumni:
- reports on Reading alumna and TV Meteorologist, Laura Tobin's birthday.
- reports on the founding of a spice company by Reading graduate and entrepreneur, Aniqa Irfan.
- interviews Reading alumni and managing director, Peter Jackson, on his career.
- mentions that Chinese actress, Tang Wei, is a Reading alumna.
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