Reading in the news - Mon 12 Aug

Redefining the Computer Whiz: Scienmag highlights research by Professor Billy Wong (Institute of Education) that challenges traditional stereotypes of computer science students. Republished by PHYS, Daiji World, Punjab News Express, Social News XYZ, Prokeraia, Lokmat Times and more. Read our news story.

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• Fox Business highlights a 2023 study by Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology), revealing a significant rise in clear-air turbulence across the globe. Republished by the Baltimore Post, News Explorer and The Korean Times.
• Archyworldys highlights insights from Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) on the unusually cold temperatures in June.
• BBC Surrey quotes Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) who has issued a warning to the public to avoid the River Mole in Surrey due to dangerously high levels of pollution.
• Study Finds features research led by Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) revealing that extreme storms can alter the boiling point of water, resulting in a bland cup of tea.

Health and wellbeing

• Daily Mail features comments from Dr Stella Chan (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) who explains the psychological impact of continued mask-wearing on teenagers who may now be the only one of their peers still wearing one. Republished by NewsExplorer, Mahalsa UK and What’s New 2 Day.
• iNews features Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) who emphasizes the importance of social connections for maintaining brain health, recommending making new friends and joining social groups.

Food and farming:

• As reported by Sentient Media, Chris Wyver (Agriculture) discovered warmer springs in the UK are causing Bramley apples to bloom earlier, while their pollinators are less responsive to these changes.
• BBC Radio 4 featured Dr Jeremy Burchardt (History) provided insight into the growing divide between farming and non-farming communities, on ‘Right to Roam’.

Heritage and Culture

• Reading Chronicle Features the University of Reading's Department of Archaeology, which has been excavating a long-lost Anglo-Saxon monastery in Cookham. Republished by Yahoo! News. Read our News Story.

Business and society:

• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) discusses the unexpected benefits of empowering employees to define their tasks. Reported by MIT Sloan Review.
• Avec Media features Paula Kilpinen, the new CEO of Henley Business School Finland, who discusses how hybrid working has become a permanent fixture in today’s work environment.
• The Star features an article by Professor Wing Lam (Provost, University of Reading Malaysia) where he shares his views on the concept of paying students a salary to work on commercial projects while they study, as per the private Dyson Institute in the UK.
• Fox News quotes Professor Kate Williams (History) who suggested on Times Radio that King Charles should have spoken earlier about the importance of multiculturalism and unity during the unrest. Republished by DNYUZ, The Baltimore Post, The Fox Bangor, Yahoo! News and The New York Post.

Other Coverage:

• Pest Control News (in print) speaks to University of Reading PhD student, Ana Carolina Yamakawa, citing a collaborative project between the University of Reading and Killgerm Chemicals Ltd.
• A Reading Chronicle report on Nick Tenconi’s leading role in an anti-immigrant protest outside a hotel in Reading mentions his opposition to a petition to ban Turning Point UK, a group he leads, from the University of Reading campus, last year.
• Reading Chronicle highlights that students from the University of Reading were organising a counter-demonstration on Saturday, in response to recent anti-immigration protests and racially motivated incidents. Republished by MSN.
• The Dirt News highlights the upcoming final of the Botanical University Challenge 2024, where the University of Reading will compete.Bottom of Form

Alumni:

• Antena 3 highlights Corneliu Bodea, who completed the Board Directors' Program at Henley Business School, emphasizes the role of failure in achieving success and advocates for sustainable business practices to support future generations.
• MSN UK continue to highlight the remarkable journey of an HR leader Maggie Mojapelo who earned an MBA from Henley Business School.
• Inverness Courier highlights an upcoming show by abstract artist and Reading graduate Rowena Comrie, featuring her recent works inspired by coastlines and horizons.
• Tribune Online highlights that Dr Daniel Olukoya, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries cleric and General Overseer, who earned a doctorate from the University of Reading, emphasised the ministry's impact in strengthening prayers in Christianity. Republished by The New Telegraph and Nigerian Sun.Top of Form