Reading in the news - Wed 3 Apr

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) discusses the risk of water shortages this coming summer in The Guardian, Express, Daily Mail,  and many regional and local titles. Professor Cloke was also interviewed for Channel 5 programme 'Britain's Killer Hurricane of 1990', which aired over the weekend.
• News and Star says Carlisle experienced its hottest year on record, according to data from scientists at the University of Reading.
• Reading Today quotes Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) on the wet weather the UK has experienced recently, mentioning that it has been six months since Reading last experienced a dry week.
• Greatest Hits Radio mentions that the University of Reading have teamed up with climate change charity, Carbon Copy, calling for action against climate change.
• Dr Claire Ryder (Meteorology) says climate models struggle to predict how dust clouds will behave in the future in NewScientist (in print).

Food and farming:

• Dr Andrew Daymond (Crop Science) discusses the impact of climate change on the cocoa industry for The Guardian. Republished by ExecReview, Aol., MSN, VNExplorer and AsianTrader. BBC Radio Berkshire also mentions the International Cocoa Quarantine Centre, which is based at the University.
• Professor Katie Sampeck (Archaeology) was featured on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service Radio and KUNR Public Radio discussing the history of chocolate.
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) discusses the potential health benefits of green tea for The Sun.
• Professor Ian Givens (Institute for Food Nutrition and Health) explains how milk is a good source of dietary iodine for The Blast.
• Anglia Farmer discusses a new trial undertaken at the University about using an inoculant on grass silage.
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to Aidan Taylor (Biomedical Sciences), who is investigating the bacteria that causes food poisoning. Heart Berkshire also reported on his funding. Read our news story.
• GM Watch reports on research from Charlotte Howard (Agriculture) that found that planting flowers on farms can protect apples from pests. 

Business and society: 

• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) spoke to BBC World Service, BBC Radio Wales and DW Germany TV about the ongoing violence in Haiti.

• Dr Saeed Bagheri (Law) discusses the grounds for investigating the damage done to Gaza’s environment during the conflict with Israel, for The Guardian. Republished by MSN, Aol., Yahoo! News.

• Board Agenda mentions research by Henley Business School which highlights the need for board-level involvement when it comes to innovation in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters in South Africa’s corporate sector.
• The Portugal mentions Dr Rita Fontinha’s (Henley Business School) research on four-day work weeks.
• Professors Nada and Andrew Kakabadse (both Henley Business School) write about how the value from AI requires investment, for Risk & Compliance.
• Councils across Berkshire are to join forces to stop economic decline in the county, reports Reading Today. The article references the growing film industry in the area and it’s connection to the University.

Other Coverage:

• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Professor Johnathan Hill (Psychology), who says we need to focus more on the mental wellbeing of young boys. Further coverage is provided Heart Radio Berkshire and by BBC 1 South. Read our news story. BBC Radio Berkshire also spoke to a student teacher, who is currently training at Reading, about why he wants to go into the profession, despite reports of increasing violence and poor behaviour in schools.
• Professor Robert Merkin (Law) comments on the implications for many companies, following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge for The Wall Street Journal. Republished by MSN, Mint, ProgramBusiness, Business Mayor, VNExplorer and A Western Heart.
• The Collector shares a drawing from the 14th century, of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, archived by the University of Reading.
• Ofgem mentions that Professor Jacopo Torriti (Built Environment) will be a part of the DSO Performance Panel.
• A Reading Today article mentions the University’s involvement in the Screen Berkshire initiative, alongside Shinfield Studios, Bedlam Film Productions, and Berkshire Film Office.
• The Telegraph features a report on the courses accepted by universities across the UK, including Reading, to study a physician associate degree. Republished by Aol., Yahoo! News and VNExplorer.
• The University is making progress in cutting the gender pay gap for staff, Heart Berkshire reports. Read our news story.
• Hampshire Chronicle mentions Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) in a report about the excavation in Silchester.
• Reading Today, Highways News and Reading Borough Council continue coverage on the installation of a zebra crossing on Upper Redlands Road that the University has contributed towards.

Alumni:

• Reading Today features a story on Reading alumnus Nyasha Gwatidzo’s new book that launches this month, which is a guide for people wanting to make a positive impact in society.
• Tom Lethaby holds an MBA from Henley Business School, FSB reports.
• Director of Data Science and Advanced Analytics for Western Digital, Srinimisha Morkonda Gnanasekaran, mentions studying a degree in AI at the University, for Empowering Pumps & Equipment.
• Director of DNG Galvin Estate Agents, Majella Galvin, earned her degree at the University of Reading, EchoLive reports.
• Chairman of the Statutory Accounting Standards, Thusitha Cooray, holds an MBA from Henley Business School, DailyFT.