Reading in the news - Tue 7 Mar
07 March 2023
Gladiator vase: , BBC Radio 4, , , , , and mention that experts from the University have been involved in analysing a vase from Roman Colchester which depicts an ancient gladiator battle.
Flight turbulence: Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by, , ,, , , , , , , , ,,, , , , , and others on how extreme flight turbulence may increase due to climate change, after a flight from the US to Germany made an emergency landing due to turbulence.
#PlanetPartners:working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Matthew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , and on solar storms causing power cuts.
- Reading Today (in print) reports that the University is working with Reading Borough Council and other local partners on a new schools air pollution project. Professor HongYang and PhD student Marta O’Brien (Geography and Environmental Science) are quoted. Read our news story.
- Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by BBC Radio Berkshire and on possible hosepipe bans this summer due to dry weather in December and January.
- Professor Chukwumerije Okereke (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by on his concerns about normalising research on solar geoengineering.
- School House (in print) mentions that the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 has supported talks at schools about sustainability.
- reports on the University's plans to become net zero by 2030.
Food and farming:
- Professor Carol Wagstaff (Food) is quoted by on how climate change has affected the vulnerability of food supplies and crop production.
- mentions University research on farm herd health.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort’s monthly column for Wokingham Paper (in print) focuses on the University's celebration of allyship and inclusion. It is also published by Reading Today (in print).
- BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Music artistic director, Victoria Ely, on the University's upcoming workshop this Saturday 'Choral Inspirations'. Read more about the event.
- Reading Today (in print) reports that volunteers from the University took part in a Community Fund project which saw student volunteers read to pre-school children in multiple languages to help improve literacy. Read our news story.
- Reading Today (in print) reports that the University is calling for nominations to celebrate its staff, students, and alumni for their volunteering work.
Other Coverage:
- republishes an Independent article on Henley Business School’s role in providing senior leader apprenticeships.
- Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) is quoted by explaining research on Alzheimer's.
- reports that University student, Jodie Harrison, will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation.
- Gazette (in print) lists Elizabeth Cooke, who previously lectured at the University, as an inspirational figure.
- Wokingham Paper (in print) reports on a group protesting against plans to sell University land for housing development.
- Reading Today (in print) reports on the upcoming Fairbrother Lecture, on how public spaces are monitored by AI.
- Reading Today (in print) reports on an upcoming Chaplaincy lecture on forgiveness.
- Reading Today (in print) reports on the University Art Department's student showcase and art show on 'belonging and uncertainty'.
- Reading Today (in print) reports on a petition protesting against a group on campus, Turning Point UK.
Alumni:
- and report on the life of businessman and Reading graduate, Michael Hearn.
- report on the appointment of Henley Business School alumnus, Muziwethu Zwane, as the CEO of the non-profit company, Rays of Hope.
- Farmer's Guardian (in print) interviews Reading alumnus, OliverThomas on his career in farming and agriculture.
- publishes an obituary for Reading graduate and pastor, Reverend Peter John Arthur Cook.
- interviews Henely Business School alumnus, Perttu Mäkinen on his career as a sales manager.
- reports on the career of weather forecaster and Reading alumna, Laura Wibbenmeyer.