Reading in the news - Tue 10 Oct
10 October 2023
Hamas attacks: BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Dina Rezk (History) regarding the recent attack on Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. Heart Berkshire spoke to Dr Younis Lahwej (Languages and Cultures), and Dr Rosa Freedman spoke to France24 about the conflict.
Business and society:
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Professor Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School) co-writes an article for , regarding cryptocurrencies bringing unforeseen exposure to economic, technological and security concerns.
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The government has backed a research project, featuring experts from the University, to help make energy bills cheaper for small businesses, reports. Dr Rory Jones (Construction Management and Engineering) is quoted. Read our news story.
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mentions a study by Professor James Reade (Economics) and PhD student Meshael Batarfi, who discuss why sports excel in certain geographical areas, looking at a variety of macroeconomic, demographic, and political explanations.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
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BBC Politics South spoke to Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology/Geography) on the need to think carefully about how we use water, in order to be able to drink from our rivers again.
Health and wellbeing:
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mention a study by the Royal Horticultural Society and the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 that found that plants that are well maintained give a boost to well-being in homes and offices.
Food and farming:
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reports that Waitrose supermarket is currently exploring options for a new partnership with the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
Other Coverage:
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The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is one of the many institutions to contribute funding to the Connecting Capability Fund, reports.
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Reading Today (in print) reports on the collaboration between the BFI’s Audience Network, Film Hub Southeast and the 澳门六合彩开奖记录, Creative Connection, which is showing at Reading Biscuit factory, as one of the many events taking place in Reading to mark Black History Month.
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Yorkshire By Lines mentions that detailed examinations of the burial of the Ivory Bangle Lady have been carried out by the archaeology department at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录. Dr Hella Eckardt’s (Archaeology) comment from is included.
Alumni:
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Newley appointed Board Chairman for Nigerian Exchange Limited, Ahonsi Unuigbe, holds an MSc in International Securities and Investment Banking from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录, mentions.
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Alumni, Carole Bingley, is a Food Science graduate from the University. Bingley is set to speak an IFST (Institute of Food Science and Technology) Webinar, reports.
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Analyst and psychiatrist, Antony Stevens, gained a degree in Psychology at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录, mentions. Republished by .