Reading in the news - Thu 04 May
04 May 2023
Plant-based diets: Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by , , (and in print), , , , and and others on the healthiness of plant-based diets compared to ones that include animal products. He mentions the importance of avoiding deficiencies by consuming a wide range of foods.
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Saturn’s rings are eroding Dr James O’Donoghue, currently of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, will join the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 in December to find out why. , , , , , , and report. Read our news story.
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Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and on how increased air turbulence is caused by climate change, and by on advances in technology that can predict turbulence.
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PhD student Isabel Smith (Meteorology) was interviewed by on how climate change has impacted air turbulence.
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Professor Chris Reynolds (SAPD) was interviewed by BBC Radio Oxford on the upcoming annual Children's Lecture he will be giving on how burping cows contribute to climate change. and also report.
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Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by and on the impact that a solar maximum can have on satellites and astronauts in space.
Food and farming:
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Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by BBC Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Berkshire, supporting Cadbury's recall of its products over fears of listeria. Read our expert comment.
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Funding that Professor Chris Reynolds (SAPD) has received for a project to address heat stress in indoor-housed cattle is reported by and . Read our news story.
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mentions a University study conducted in the 1950s on the chemical components of corn.
Business and society:
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and reports on the University's volunteer awards, quoting Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, on the impact that the University's volunteers have on the community. Professor Van de Noort also wrote an article about the awards which is published by and . Read our news story.
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and publish an article on ‘Making your MBA work for you’ by Henley Business School Africa MBA candidate, Trevor Ncalo.
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Professor Bernd Vogel (Henley Business School) wrote an article about being a positive leader and it is published by .
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Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is named by as among a panel of experts who will be discussing the transition to a zero-carbon economy at the International Green Technology Conference.
Other Coverage:
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reports on an upcoming talk by Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) on avian influenza.
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Student Jess Ashley was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire, live from the studio, and discussed Disney Plus's recently released live-action remake of Peter Pan and Wendy.
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mentioned that a distinctive community centre was opened by Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort.
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Business Voice (print only) reports that The Institute of Environmental Analytics, which is based at the University, has received a funding grant to "inspire new climate services".
Alumni:
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reports that University alumna, Marianne Lake, may become the next chief executive for JP Morgan.
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publishes an article by Henley Business School alumnus, Barrister Adetunji Omotola, on "Africa in the 21st century and the role of Nigerians in diaspora in its trajectory.
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publishes an article by University alumnus, Dr Peter Ogudoro, on the benefits of studying abroad.
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interviews University alumnus and businessman, John Wilkinson.