Reading in the news - Wed 31 Aug
31 August 2022

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Liz Stephens (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , , , and on the Pakistan monsoon and increasingly severe global flooding.
- Professor Maarten Ambaum was interviewed on The Naked Scientists podcast about the use of cloud-seeding and the transcript is published on their .
- reports on Reading research showing hay yields will decrease due to climate change. Read our news story.
Decolonisation: publishes an article by Dr Apurba Chatterjee (History) on how best to approach studying colonialism.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the , , and on the transmissibility of bird flu.
- Further coverage by of the University's exploration of an 8th-century monastery which may have been an important trading hub. Lead archaeologist Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) is mentioned. Read our news story.
- Dr Folashade Adeyemo (Law) took part in a webinar on the importance of reviewing Nigerian banking regulations and is quoted by on her opening statements.
- Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health by . Read our news story.
- lists Professor Mike Lockwood (Meteorology) as an upcoming speaker at Space-Comm Expo 2022.
- Academy Radio FM reports on Reading's research on the benefits and importance of letting your mind wander.
- The Daily Star (in print) mentions University research on the benefits of orange juice on alertness and concentration.
- mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day workweek.
- reports on the departure of the unauthorised encampment on the University's campus last week.
- reports that the University will be part of their student launch pad event this year.
- reports on a study co-led by Reading that found some private firms manipulate their numbers to show strong performance when fundraising.
- An article written by Ted Malloch (previously Henley Business School) on American politics is published by and .
Alumni:
- Eastern Daily Press (in print) publishes an obituary for Reading graduate and renowned horticulturist, Doreen Normandale.
- reports that Henley Business School MBA graduate Mapi Mhlangu has been appointed head of the judging panel for the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards in South Africa.
- reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate Abiola Bolaji as the managing director of Skye Bank.
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