Reading in the news - Wed 11 Sep

Extreme temperatures and rainfall to come: Salon Media Report reports on research from the Centre for International Climate Research (CICERO) and the University of Reading, revealing troubling projections for future climate extremes. Republished by Bomega, Yahoo! News  , Geekweek.interia, Prevention Web, PHYS, Science Daily.  Read our news story.

Health and wellbeing

• UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) highlights a study into the risk of dengue fever in the UK, by researchers from UKCEH, the University of Reading, the University of Glasgow, and Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland. Republished by The Microbiologist, Mirage News

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Business Standard features a study co-authored by Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology), highlighting the compounded effects of air pollution cleanup on global warming. Republished by NewsDrum, Deccan Herald and Devdiscourse.

Food and farming:

• SP News features a collaboration between the University of Reading and Mimica on the development of the innovative “Bump Tag,” a tool designed to reduce food waste and encourage sustainable consumer behaviour. Read our story.
• The University of Reading Research Blog highlights the importance of local food in terms of health, noting that fruits and vegetables start losing nutrients immediately after being picked according to the report featured by Sustainweb.

Business and society:

• Forbes features Henley Business School's Narendra Laljani (Programme Director, Executive Management Programme) discussing “toxic assumptions” as a key factor in corporate failures.
• Professor Adrian Palmer (Marketing and Reputation) comments on IKEA's latest strategy of selling preowned furniture highlighting that for the initiative to succeed as featured by Management Today.
• Professor Rita Fontinha (Strategic Human Resource Management) will be a panellist at an upcoming discussion on the opportunities and challenges of the 4-day workweek model reported by Human Resources Portugal.

Other Coverage:

• Cayman Compass highlights Raheem, a Cayman Prep graduate who plans to attend the University of Reading to major in biomedical science after completing his student internship at Brac Dental Clinic.
• Herald Wales highlights an upcoming conference on the experiences of child refugees, featuring academics from the University of Reading alongside experts from other institutions.
• Physics World features research from the University of Reading demonstrating that an electro-active polymer hydrogel can "memorise" experiences similar to biological neurons. Read our news story.
• Multiple Gulf sources including Klyoum, 3yonnews, Press Bee, Kachaf, Alwatan, and Jawlatt mention the University of Reading among 150 international universities represented at a forum showcasing six specializations – artificial intelligence, computer science, medicine, nursing, aeronautical engineering, and software engineering – where students and educators could meet representatives of foreign universities.
• BBC Radio Berkshire highlights an opportunity where students at the University of Reading are offering style makeovers as part of their practical experience.

Alumni:

• Geographical highlights the efforts to save Europe's largest salt lagoon, Mar Menor, and credits Teresa Vicente, a professor from the University of Murcia who had a three month fellowship at the University of Reading.