Reading in the news - Fri 24 Feb
24 February 2023
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Patrick McGuire (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , , , , and on a study he co-authored on how climate change is affecting the way ecosystems absorb carbon. Read our news story.
- Professor Len Shaffrey (Meteorology) wrote an article for on why the UK has only had one named storm this winter and it is reposted by .
Food and farming:
- Professor Carol Wagstaff (Food) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire, and quoted by and , on the current UK supermarket fruit and vegetable shortage. Read her expert comment.
- Dr Anisha Wijeyesekera (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was interviewed by 's Science, Microbes, and Health podcast on how gut microbes affect our health.
- People's Friend (in print) reports on a publicly funded University research project titled 'Raising The Pulse', which encourages British consumers to switch to bread containing fava beans for their positive effect on diet and the environment. Read our news story.
- The Reading Chronicle (in print) reports that Mondelez International is hiring someone to work as a chocolate taster at their science centre based at the University's Whiteknights Campus.
#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university
- The Reading Chronicle (in print) pictures the University's team competing in Broad Street's annual pancake day race, which raises funds to aid the prevention of homelessness in Reading.
- reports that upcoming choral workshops will be held at the University's Great Hall.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the , , , , , and on how to reduce chances of catching norovirus.
- Professors Nada and Andrew Kakabadse (both Henley Business School) wrote an article on how unconscious bias threatens organisational performance and it is published by and .
- PhD student, Ayu Anastasya Rachman wrote an article for on what Universities should consider when they open campuses abroad.
- Professor David Bilchitz (Law) wrote an article on Israel's judicial reforms and it is published by the .
- Student, Jess Ashley was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire and she discussed her review of Heathers The Musical UK Tour.
- (and in print) report that the conservative organisation, Turning Point UK, surveyed students on campus which resulted in protests for them to leave.
- mentions a 2004 University study on breast cancer and parabens.
Alumni:
- , , , , , , , and report on the appointment of Henley Business School alumnus, Cristian Hubati, as a new member of the Directorate of The Supervisory Board of OMV Petrom SA.
- report on the appointment of Reading alumna, Valérie Agathon, as the Vice President, Administration, Finance and Strategy of the Colas Group.
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