Reading in the news - Thu 3 Aug
03 August 2023
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Xiangbo Feng (Meteorology) was interviewed by Sky News on the causes of Typhoon Doksuri, which has led to widespread flooding in Beijing and northern China.
- Professor Chris Merchant (Meteorology) is quoted in on a study from Climate Central that found four-fifths of humans were affected by heat linked to climate change in July.
- The Daily Mail (Available in print - request print copy) reports on extreme heat, quoting Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology/Geography) .
- reports that Professor Ed Hawkins’ (Meteorology) climate stripes design were featured on Reading Football Club’s kit.
- (Available in print - request print copy) features an article on July’s wet weather, mentioning that Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) led the Rainfall Rescue Project, a historical archive of rainfall in Britain.
- Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) writes for , (republished on and ) on the climate consequences of new fossil fuel extraction.
- has selected an image based on the climate stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology), as its ‘photo of the month’.
- HortWeek (Available in print - request print copy) reports on a study led by PhD Researcher Chris Wyver (Agriculture) on how warmer conditions are affecting bees’ pollination.
- quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on extreme heat making it more difficult for planes to take off; and he is quoted in for a piece on air turbulence. Professor Williams also features on Fox News in Detroit and LA, talking about how turbulence is impacting the aviation industry.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Guy Baxter (Museums and Collections) on things to do at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 for families, during the summer holidays.
Food and farming:
- quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) in an article about ultra-processed foods.
- reports on a new study that veganism is good for the environment, quoting Professor Richard Tiffin (Agriculture).
Other Coverage:
- BBC Oxford and BBC Berkshire spoke to Professor Dominik Zaum (Pro-Vice Chancellor - Research and Innovation) on the process of awarding honorary degrees.
- Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort writes for and on the value of a university education.
- EVENTS (Available in print - request print copy) reports that Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) has recently returned for a third season at Loch Bhorgastail crannog.
- Music Teacher (Available in print - request print copy) mentions the International Kodály Summer School 2023 will be held at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
Alumni:
- Angila Farmer (Available in print - request print copy) reports that Hugh Crabtree gained his degree from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
- and report on Chief Personal and Wealth Officer for the Bank of Valletta, Mr Simon Azzopardi, who earned his MSc at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
- reports on Saatchi & Saatchi CEO, Chris Kay, and how he recently trained to be a professional coach with Henley Business School.
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