Reading in the news - Wed 11 Dec

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• Bracknell News reported that Wokingham's Community Vision, outlining aspirations for the next decade, was developed by a steering group which included the University of Reading.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted in The Telegraph in an article about public confusion surrounding yellow weather warnings. Republished by MSN and AOL. From our story: Storm Darragh red warning: ‘severe consequences’ expected.
• World Today News and DNYUZ quote Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) on the lack of clear guidance when flood warnings were sent out in Valencia earlier this year.
• ENN highlights a study led by the University of Reading, emphasizing that high-sensitivity climate models should be considered when projecting future regional climate impacts. From our story: Impact studies must include high-sensitivity climate models

Other coverage:

• The Museum of English Rural Life is featured in an episode of BBC Two’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.
• Reading Today reported that Ramandeep Nijjar, a second-year zoology student, won a BBC Countryfile award for her nature conservation work. From our story: Zoology student named Countryfile Young Countryside Champion.
• HealthWorld highlighted that Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre hosted INTOX 2024, in collaboration with the University of Reading, discussing advancements in clinical toxinology.
• Inside Housing reports that Gurpreet Dhillon, HR Business Partner at Anchor, praised the University of Reading for its programmes boosting student social mobility in the housing sector.
• UDiscover Music highlights that The Jam's live album Dig The New Breed includes a performance from the University in 1979, alongside recordings from other key UK gigs.
• Heart Radio Hampshire, Heart Radio Berkshire, Heart Radio Kent and Heart Radio Sussex report that graduations at the University of Reading are taking place this week.
• An article in Ayr Advertiser (print) on feeding garden birds cites research by Dr Melanie Orros (Ecology) and Professor Mark Fellowes (formerly Ecology).

Alumni:

• Evening Standard, The Sun and The Independent report that Nick Candy, newly appointed treasurer of Reform UK, graduated from the University with a degree in human geography. Republished by Yahoo News, AOL , MSN, Western Morning News, The National, inkl and others.
• African Leadership Magazine highlighted Amina Mohammed, a University of Reading geography alumna, whose career includes leadership roles with the United Nations and African Union.
• Towpath Talk profiles the life of Henley Business School alumnus Gerry Heward, who pursued an MBA in 1987 and later worked part-time at Henley until the age of 65.