Reading in the news - Fri 28 Jul

Legal Action: Professor Christine Riefa (Law) is mentioned in Commercial Dispute Resolution on independent merchants selling Apple and Beats products disappearing from Amazon Marketplace. Prof Riefa is also mentioned in the Daily Mail, Yahoo! News, Evening Standard, MSN (Republished from the Evening Standard) Biz Crast, Inkl, Aol., and This is Money (republished from the Daily Mail) on the legal action that has been filed on behalf of UK consumers.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Roger Brugge (Meteorology) about his recent Royal Meteorological Society award for dedication to the profession.   
• BBC Wales spoke to Professor Sir Brian Hoskins (Meteorology) on the urgent change needed to tackle climate change.  
• Heart Berkshire mention that scientists at the University of Reading are researching the possibility of a net-zero world.  
• i quotes Professor Chris Hilson (Law) and Dr Liz Stephens (Meteorology) on the importance air-conditioned public spaces to ensure minimal overheating during heatwaves.  
• The Business Magazine (in print) reports on how Thames Valley Science Park is opening new laboratory and office space, with links to the University of Reading.
• Discover and New Scientist (in print) quote Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) on how an ancient stick demonstrates the same sophisticated woodworking skills that we still use today. Read our news story.
• India Education Diary reports how the University of Reading has received funding, aiming to change the way the UK uses energy. Professor Jacopo Torriti (Construction Management and Engineering) is quoted.  
• Deccan Chronicle quotes Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on the heavy rainfall in India due to the ocean-atmosphere connection, with Akshay describing how it has ‘definitely been insane’.  
• UKRI and EurekAlert report that Dr Andrea Dittus (Meteorology) is one of twelve early career researchers that have been awarded fellowships to deliver innovative environmental research.  
• Dr Nigel Larkin (Biological Sciences) is quoted in India Education Diary on the recent finding of the world’s oldest stomach stone.  Read our news story.  
• India Education Diary reports on the University of Reading leading the project to tackle tropical cyclones in Madagascar, Dr Velomahanina Razakamaharavo is quoted.  
• Phys.org, EurekAlert, Newswise, Daily Mirror Online, The Mirage and The Nation report on new research potentially helping communities to prepare for extreme rainfall. Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted. Read our news story.
• Borneo Bulletin quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) and Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology/Geography) on intense heatwaves due to a hotter atmosphere.    
• Jon Robson is quoted in Environment and Development Magazine on the potential collapse of the Gulf Stream and how it should be taken with a ‘large grain of salt’.

Food and farming:

• BBC Berkshire and BBC Oxford interviewed Professor Carmel Houston-Price (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) on new research which familiarizes children with eating vegetables through a series of books. Read our news story.

Business and society:

• The Business Magazine (in print) mentions how Kathy Pain will address the void data on the ‘S’ in ESG, at a roundtable hosted by The Business Magazine.
• People Management quotes Dr Melissa Carr (International Human Resource Manager) on financial stressors impacting an employee’s wellbeing.  
• The University of Cambridge reports that Per Ola Kristensson collaborated with partners, which include the University of Reading, on how the metaverse can benefit people with any loss in sensory or physical capability.

Other Coverage: 

• India Education Diary mentions the significant turnout at the DSA conference, which was held at the University of Reading.  
• India Education Diary reports on PhD students receiving bursaries, boosting prospects for local students.  
• Reading.co.uk reports on local business leader, Simon Carter, being awarded a Distinguished Fellowship honorary degree from the University of Reading. Read our news story.  

Alumni: 

• Greatest Hits Radio report that one of the county’s longest serving counsellors, Councillor Tony Page, has received an honorary degree, 48 years after he graduated. The Reading Chronicle, reposted by Opera News and Knowledia, reports also. Read our news story.
• Bracknell News mentions the recent publication of a book by ex-Quantity Surveying Professor, John Bennett. 
• Good Things Guy reports on Ryan le Roux, CEO of the Leva Foundation and Henley Business School graduate.
• Business Day reports on Ify Umunnakwe-Okeke, Founder/Executive Chair of Lexon Capital, mentioning her Master of Science degree in Finance, Regulation and Risk Management.