Reading in the news - Tue 12 Mar

Haiti unrest: Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) is interviewed about the ongoing violence in Haiti for LiveNOW (FOX),BBC Radio Wales, Al Jazeera, and TRT World.  Read our expert comment.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• BBC 1 South Today and BBC Radio Berkshire continue coverage of a University of Reading scheme encouraging toddlers in Whitley Wood to learn to love reading. Rinna Puno-Levett and Elli Walker are interviewed. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Kieran Hunt (Meteorology) is quoted in articles by Phys.org, EurekAlert!, Nation, Mirage News, The Times of India, The Nation and Swift Telecast about climate change’s impact on storms hitting north India. Read our news story.
• Professor Matthew Owens (Meteorology) discusses holes in the Earth’s magnetic field for Insider. Republished by Yahoo! News. 

Business and society:

• Dr Melissa Carr (Henley Business School) responds to a study on toxic workplaces for SME Today.

Food and farming:

• Professor Jane Parker (Food) was interviewed for the Salter's Institute Zwittering On podcast (approx 8 mins in), discussing the science behind flavours and aromas, as well as the chemistry behind them. 

Other Coverage:

• SpecFinish reviews Professor Stuart Green’s (Construction Management and Engineering) new book, ‘Making Sense of Construction Improvement’.
• Garden Trade Specialist reports that the University has recently installed new ventilation technology in greenhouses on campus.
• Build Scotland mentions that Maxflex is partnered with the University of Reading on a project regarding the creation of Energy Flexible Certificates for firms and local authorities.

Alumni:

• Investment expert, Jogen Jethani, holds an MSc in Investment Management from Henley Business School, The Indian Express reports.