Reading in the news - Tue 29 Oct

Meadows open: Swallows Meadow in Earley will open this Saturday, after work by the University and Earley Environment Group to turn the land into community open space, reports Reading Chronicle. From our news story: Swallows Meadow officially opens to Earley residents

Business and society:

• A new book celebrates the diverse experiences of the Oxford Road community, featuring contributions from Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles (Geography) and PhD researcher Robyn Woronka reports Reading Chronicle. From our research project: Oxford Road stories.

• Jon Foster-Pedley, dean of Henley Business School Africa, writes for Daily Maverick on how analysis of Lionel Messi’s footballing skills shows how informed decision-making is vital for success.

• Professor Billy Wong (Education) says student perceptions of the diversity of people in computer science is important, reports Yorkshire Living (in print). From our news story: Redefining the computer whiz.

• Germanic News highlights the insights from the winning essay of the FT's 12th annual competition, organised with Henley Business School.

• Professor Rajneesh Narula (Henley Business School) advocates for Africa to take an active role in global trade, as discussed in a DAC webinar. Reported by BusinessLive.

Food and farming:

• Dr Alice Mauchline (Sustainable Land Management) is co-supervising a project to establish a benchmark for regenerative agriculture reports Crop Production Magazine (in print).
• Lifestyle Genomics (in print) reports on a study by Professor Vimal Karani (Food and Nutritional Sciences) about the challenges in applying nutrigenetics to precision nutrition.

Heritage and culture:

• Professor Eleanor Dickey (Classics) tells Discover Magazine that Greeks in the Classical Period had less need for translation.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• As the UN Biodiversity COP reaches a conclusion, Interez reports comments by Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) on the environmental challenges ahead.

• Dr Velomahanina Razakamaharavo (Politics and International Relations) addresses the complex issue of land rights in Madagascar reported by FDI Intelligence.

• Extreme weather events in York are becoming more frequent as average temperatures rise, as shown by Professor Ed Hawkins’ (Meteorology) climate stripes, reports BBC Look North.

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) warned of the dangers of Hurricane Milton reports Reading Chronicle. From our expert comment: Hurricane Milton: expert comments

• Popular Science reports on a study by Professor Shovonlal Roy (Geography and Environmental Science). Republished by MSN. From our story: Why animals shrink explained with new evolution theory.

Alumni:

• The Telegraph reviews (four stars) a new book on Roman women by Joan Smith, who studied Latin at Reading.

• OK! reports that rugby player and Reading graduate Mark O'Connor, and Love Island star Montana Brown, are expecting a baby.

• Olamidotun Votu-Obada is recognised for her influence in business and social impact reports Independent.ng.