Reading in the news - Mon 17 Oct
17 October 2022
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- , , and quote Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on the improving quality of weather forecasts and warnings.
- The , , , , , and others quote Professor Paul Williams (Meterology) and University statistics on the increased occurrence of flight turbulence as a result of climate change.
- publishes an article by Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on global warming's impact on worsening global floods and droughts.
- quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on how climate change globally impacts wind speed.
- reports on a talk given by Professor Martin Lukac (Agriculture) on the benefits and limitations of agroforestry.
- quotes Professor Matthew Owens (Meteorology) on the power of solar storms to cause power cuts.
- Farmer's Weekly (in print) quotes Visiting Professor, David Powlson (Geography/Environmental Science) on farming and soil carbon.
- mentions University research on the appropriateness of using Indian Beech for reforestation.
Ukraine:
- and quote Dr Joseph O'Mahoney (Politics) from his article on on Russia's war on Ukraine.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio Three Counties on Covid immunity and vaccinations.
#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university
- The Reading Chronicle (in print) reports on the University's collaborative exhibition on the hidden stories of residents on Oxford Road.
Other Coverage:
- Greatest Hits Radio (and ) reports on the Times Higher Education 2023 rankings, which has placed the University among the top 200 institutions in the world. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, is quoted. Read our news story.
- and quote Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) on Reading research revealing the evolution and mating habits of tiny skin mites that live in the pores of our faces.
- , , , , , and others quote Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) on the low risk of avian bird flu transmission to humans.
- , , , , , and others quote Professor Ciara McCabe (Psychology) on the psychological benefits of pursuing a hobby.
- , , , and quote Dr Brian Pickles (Biological Sciences) about new research on how a dinosaur, alongside its skin, came to be mummified.
- and publish an opinion piece by Professor Rajneesh Narula (Henley Business School) and Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) on investment protocols.
- reports on the appointment of a current Reading doctoral student, Teddy Yagambaram Soobramanien, as the chief executive officer of the Comesa Business Council.
- lists an upcoming talk by University student, Ana Contente, during the British Herbs Conference.
- , , , and others mention University research showing that orange juice can improve alertness and concentration. Read our story here.
- Northern Echo (in print) mentions the University's research on the origins of the skeletal remains of a woman dubbed the 'Ivory Bangle Lady.'
- reports that the CHN International Coach School was founded by visiting tutor, Judit Abri Von Bartheld (Henley Business School).
- mentions University research on the benefits of eating dark chocolate for your eyesight.
- reports that the University will be among a panel of leading universities to select 75 Indian students to honour in celebration of India's independence.
- reports that the University took part in organising a community outreach programme in Malaysia entitled 'Science Meets Society'.
- Happiful (in print) reports on Reading's collaborative research on the benefits and importance of letting your mind wander.
- mentions Henley Business School statistics on the economic worth of side hustles.
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentions a previous exhibition at the University's Museum of English Rural Life celebrating 200 years since the founding of Reading-based biscuit company, Huntley and Palmers.
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentions an upcoming dance performance at the University.
Alumni:
- The Guardian (in print) publishes an obituary for Sue Fortescue, a Reading graduate of 1969.
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