Reading in the news - Mon 19 Aug

Stevenson screens: The Conversation highlights new research by Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) on the accuracy of Victorian weather measurement technology. Republished by Knews.Media, Foreign Affairs and RNZ.

Health and wellbeing:

• Netmums quotes Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) on the likelihood of monkeypox spreading across the UK.
• Channel Five features Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences), who tested water bottles from a sports team to examine the bacteria present.

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• iNews mentions research from PhD student Karolina Krupska (Geography) that found the Environment Agency’s pollution forecast system uses outdated technology. Read our news story.
• Rappler, Deccan Herald and Business Standard republish a piece in The Conversation written by Professor Christopher Merchant (Meteorology) discussing Earth's 13-month record heat streak.
• Dawn features the University of Reading’s climate stripes to illustrate the average temperature changes in Karachi, Pakistan, since 1875.
• Angry Bear Blog quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on the increasing turbulence experienced during flights.
• Pedfire discusses the potential impact of superstorms from space on modern life. Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted.

Food and farming:

• Japan PC mentions the University of Reading is a strong competitor to AgroParisTech in the field of agricultural technology.
• Study International highlights the University of Reading's School of Agriculture, Policy and Development as a leading institution in food and resource economics.
• Daily Mail and Mahalsa UK quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the health benefits of eating five fruits and vegetables a day.

Business and society:

• ITWeb reports that Henley Business School Africa is participating in Huawei’s 2024 edition of Women in Tech. Linda Buckley (Henley Business School Africa) is quoted.
• Times Higher Education reports on an open letter signed by Professor Jo Phoenix (Criminology) urging Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to reconsider plans to halt campus free speech legislation.

Other coverage:

• Portsmouth News (in print), Leighton Buzzard Online, Windsor Express, Sussex Express all mention A-level students who will start studying at the University of Reading.
• Aspects of History highlights Lizzie Bentham's Red Brick Mystery Series, which includes a novel set at the University of Reading in the 1930s.
• The Daily Telegraph (in print) reports that Dr Ewan Page, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading from 1979 to 1993, celebrated his birthday this weekend.
• The Star profiles the University of Reading Malaysia.

Alumni:

• Private Eye highlights Reform MP Rupert Lowe's background, noting his education at the University of Reading.
• NSEAD features the obituary of teacher and artist Anthony Harris, a Reading University alumnus.
• National Publications reports on Daisy Kambalame, the Chief Executive Officer of the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, who holds a master’s degree in business economics from the University of Reading.
• Express profiles Mark Hill, a 47-year-old antiques expert often featured on Antiques Roadshow, who studied History of Art & Architecture at the University of Reading.