Reading in the news - Mon 9 Jan
09 January 2023
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- Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and on the effect of climate change on the wavy jet stream which fuels extreme weather events.
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by the Express & Star (in print), , , , , and on how climate change led to the highest annual temperatures recorded in the UK last year.
- Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) was interviewed by ITV News and quoted by on 2022 being the UK's hottest year on record.
- reports on the University's recent discovery that lightning sparks can be used as a new source of climate data, quoting Professor Giles Harrison and Professor Ed Hawkins (both Meteorology). Read our news story.
- Scottish Farmer (in print) mentions that long-term data shows climate change is impacting hay yields, according to research from the University.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Kate Williams (History) was interviewed by CNN News on Prince Harry's allegations towards the royal family.
- In an episode of Channel 4's Food Unwrapped, post-doctoral researcher, Martin Chadwick, was interviewed about his research on the sleep-inducing effects of lettuce.
- Letters to (and in print) comment on news that rare recordings of Samuel Beckett in conversation have been gifted to the University's archive. Read our news story.
- Dr Julia Rodriguez Garcia (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by (and in print) and on the importance of a varied diet.
- Dr Rich Harrison's (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) research on how to ease chronic pain is reported by The Telegraph (in print).
- Dr Brian Pickles (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio 4 on the University's research on forest.
- Professor John Hammond (Agriculture) and Dr Yiorgos Gadanakis (Agriculture) wrote a collaborative article for about the pressure on food prices that will continue into 2023 and it is reposted by , , and .
- Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by , , , , , , , and on tips to solve Wordle puzzles.
- Professor Paul Glaister (Mathematics and Statistics) is quoted by on being honoured in the King's New Year Honours List 2023. Read our news story.
- BBC Radio Berkshire, and report on a new community sport and leisure facilities consultation jointly hosted by the University and Shinfield Parish Council. Read our news story.
- Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Miskell (Education and Student Experience) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the University's teaching practice post-lockdown.
- Professor Rebecca Rist (History) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire, characterizing the late Pope Emeritus and discussing his life.
- Beccles & Bungay Journal (in print) reports on the discovery of a rare beetle which was made by Reading student, Cecily Bradbury.
- and mention the University's research on the health benefits of consuming dairy products.
- The University's review of the financial performance of a farm is mentioned in an article published by Farmers Weekly (in print).
- publishes an obituary for Professor Philip Stratton-Lake (Philosophy) who recently passed away.
Alumni:
- and publish an interview with Reading alumnus, Michael Oladejo, who discusses business consulting.
- and publish an obituary for Reading alumna and equestrian, Margaret Mary Power.
- East Anglian Daily Times (in print) reports on the appointment of Reading alumnus, Tom McVeigh, as a Student & Young Farmer Ambassador for the National Farmers' Union.
- publishes an article reviewing Reading alumna, Samantha Hastings' book Secret of the Sonnets.
- Apollo Magazine (in print) reports on the career of Reading alumnus and photographer, Mike Nelson.
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