Reading in the news - Fri 02 Sep
02 September 2022
Fossilised dinosaur discovery: Dr Brian Pickles (Biological Sciences) is quoted online and in print by , , , , , , Daily Star (in print), , Dundee Courier (in print), Eastern Daily Press (in print), East Anglian Daily Times (in print), , , , , , , , , , and many others, and over the radio by Heart Radio Berkshire on the discovery of a fossilised dinosaur skeleton, thought to be complete, during a search he was leading in Canada. Reading volunteer, Teri Kaskie, who discovered the fossil preserved with its skin was interviewed by , , and , and mentioned by , and . Read our news story.
Pakistan flooding reveals crisis:
- Dr Liz Stephens (Meteorology) is quoted by around one hundred outlets in print and online including the , , , , New Scientist (in print), , , , , , , , , , , , , and on the Pakistan monsoon and increasingly severe global flooding.
- Dr Helen Griffith (Geography) is quoted by on the cause of Pakistan's flooding.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor PaulWilliams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , , and on types of turbulence.
- Dr Jess Neumann was interviewed by and BBC Radio 4 on droughts and flooding.
- Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) was interviewed by The Weather Channel (no link) on the challenges that the airline industry faces as a result of climate change.
- Dr Alastair Culham (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on climate change's effect on English trees' ability to determine if it is Autumn.
- Professor Chukwumerije Okereke (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by on Nigeria's plans to transition to net-zero emissions.
- Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) is quoted by on the importance of transitioning to renewable energy.
- Professor Jim Dunwell's (Agriculture) upcoming talk on gene editing in horticulture is listed by as taking place during the British Tomato Conference.
- reports on Reading research showing hay yields will decrease due to climate change. Read our news story.
- PhD student, Chloe Brimicombe collaborated with the UN Climate Change group, on a about heatwaves.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the upcoming Covid booster jab.
Other Coverage:
- (and in print) and quote Henley Business School's estimation of the economic worth of side hustles.
- Lead archaeologist Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) was quoted by and on the University's exploration of an 8th-century monastery, which may have been an important trading hub. Read our news story.
- Dr Elena Kabova (Pharmacy) is quoted by on a new method that allows researchers to determine crystal structures.
- lists Visiting Professor Neil Ruparelia (Biological Science) as a consultant during the development of a new cardiology clinic.
- Professor Jacopo Torriti (Built Environment) is quoted by on the damage that cancelling direct debit energy payments can inflict.
- Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health by .
- reports on the University's support of its students during the current cost of living crisis.
- reports on Brighton College students' A-level results, listing those who have chosen to study at Reading University this year.
- reports on the enrollment of various Sun City employees to a Henley Business School training programme.
- mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day workweek.
- Student Jess Ashley (Film, Theatre and Television) discussed what to watch on TV and streaming services this week on BBC Radio Berkshire.
- Practical Classics (in print) mentions physicist and inventor, Harold Hopkins who previously worked at the University.
- Residents ‘amazed’ by new film studio at the Thames Valley Science Park, reports .
Alumni:
- publishes an interview with reading graduate, writer, and curator Adrian Dannatt.