Reading in the news - Thu 12 Sep

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• Sky News quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on the potential effects of the La Niña weather pattern. Republished by Heart Online, Yahoo! News, SA India Magazine, Coast FM and Smooth Radio.
• Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) has co-written an article for The Conversation on mass flooding in South Sudan.
• Professor Michaela Hegglin (Meteorology) is quoted in this FT article about the environmental impact of the pharma industry.
• The Times features a story about Stevenson screens, citing recent research by the University. Read our news story.
• Heart Berkshire, Smart Water Magazine, SciNexx and Lab Manager highlight research supported by the University and led by the CICERO Center for International Climate Research, which has revealed that 75% of the global population could face extreme weather risks over the next 20 years. Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) is quoted. Read our news story.
• Economics Observatory explains that the greening prosperity stripes, used to measure progress toward net zero emissions, are based on climate warming stripes developed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).

Health and wellbeing:

• Guiamedica (Portuguese) highlights a study involving researchers from the University of Reading, UKCEH, University of Glasgow, and Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland, which identifies areas in Europe at risk of dengue fever due to the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito.
• Research by Professor David Warburton (Psychology) on some of the benefits of nicotine is cited in Health Impact News.
• Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food and Nutritional Science) is mentioned in a BMJ article, as a member of the UK government’s advisory panel on nutrition.

Business and society:

• Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) will lead discussions on the challenges and opportunities of the four-day workweek model at an event this week, as featured by Human (Portuguese).
• Henley Business School Africa recently hosted the 2024 Huawei Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme. Christine Williams (Henley Business School Africa) led the workshop, reported by iafrica.

Other Coverage:

• BBC Online reports that residential roads near the University of Reading, including Northcourt Avenue and Wellington Avenue, may reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph. Republished by Safer Highways Online and is also mentioned on BBC Radio Berkshire.
• A photography enthusiast shared their AP Picture of the Week 2024, which features a photo taken in the University's Harris Garden, capturing a ladybird on camassias, in Amateur Photographer.
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to Sara Chapman (Typography and Graphic Communication) about a student branding project which will see them offer free design services to local charities and businesses.
• Greatest Hits Radio reports that the University of Reading has improved its position in the Guardian University Guide, moving up from 44th to 35th place. Read our news story.
• An article on Barbour Product Search about designing spaces for the hospitality sector mentions a project the University is involved with, in collaboration with the Royal National Institute of Blind People and the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
• The Reading Chronicle carries a story on the potential closure of Whitley Villa GP Surgery, which is run by the University Medical Group.
• The Star covered a recent study by the University about the use of AI in exams. Republished by Nation World, Yorkshire Post, Newcastle World, Birmingham World, The Portsmouth News, Northumberland Gazette, National World, The Gazette, News Letter, Peterborough Telegraph, The Scotsmith and many more.
• Wokingham Today features an event where the film See No Evil will be screened in Wokingham. The screening will be introduced by Professor John Gibbs (Film, Theatre and Television).
• An article on Chipchick covers the 2020 excavation, led by the University, of an Anglo-Saxon warlord found near Marlow.