Reading in the news - Tue 14 Mar
14 March 2023
Red kite research: PhD Student, Juliette Waterman (Archaeology), was interviewed by BBC 1 South on her research on the impact feeding red kites has on the birds' behaviour. Her research is reported on by and . Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) was interviewed by for a feature on the continued impact drought has on various areas of the UK.
- Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) comments to on the UK's Climate Resilience Programme approach to projecting future climate hazards.
Business and society:
- Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) wrote an article for on how to create inclusive workplaces, and he is quoted by on the ethics of monitoring hybrid or remote employees.
- Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) is interviewed by , , , and on her role in co-coordinating a pilot of the four-day workweek in Portugal.
- Specification Magazine (in ) highlights a report by Professor Stuart Green (Construction Management) on procurement practices in the fit-out sector.
- Professor Bernd Vogel (Henley Business School) is quoted by on the importance of optimistic leaders.
- mentions Henley Business School's collaborative research on Enterprise Architecture and the importance of technology in driving business value.
- reports that the University hosted a talk on the future of care homes in the built environment.
Food and farming:
- and British Dairying (in print) mention a University report which suggests cow health and fertility have recently improved.
- mentions that scientists from the University have taken part in the sequencing of the faba bean genome. Read our news story.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted in on a study which found reusable water bottles can contain a large number of bacteria. His comments are reproduced in the , , , , , , and .
- Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre, and Television) is quoted by , confirming that a viral video of Bill Gates being accused of profiting from the pandemic is a deepfake.
- Annie Willmot, Head of Digital & Comms at the University's Students' Union, was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on her role.
- reports on an upcoming choral concert celebrating the arrival of spring at the University's Great Hall.
- Spec Finish (in print) mentions that FIS commissioned the University to research the challenges that the finishes and interiors sector face.
- Premises & Facilities Management (in print) lists the University as a customer of Pareto.
- mentions the University's Head of the River Race.
Alumni:
- publishes an article on embracing situational leadership by Reading alumna, Clare Menezes.
- reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Andesha Busby as the Designate Valuer at the Bermuda Government Land Valuation Department.
- interviews Reading alumnus and farmer, Jams Morgan, on the global demand for dairy.
- interviews Reading alumnus, Hugh Crabtree, on his experience leading the musical ensemble, Feast of Fiddles