Reading in the news - Wed 13 Aug

Calorie-labelling: Dr Cherry Law (Agri-food Economics) is quoted by The Independent, MailOnline The Standard, The Express (in print) The Times (republished by MSN, Yahoo! News, and AOL) and multiple regional UK outlets on her research into the limited influence of takeaway calorie labels. From our story: Calorie labels rarely influence choice of takeaway.

Heatwaves and wildfires: Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) spoke to Channel 4 News (from 3:18) and is also quoted via AFP by The Guardian, Gulf Times, Euractiv (republished by MSN and Yahoo! News) about wildfires in Europe.

Professor Keith Shine (Meteorology, pictured attached) spoke to Greatest Hits Radio about the impact of climate change on British summer weather. Also featured on Behind the Headlines podcast (from 3:10).

BBC Radio Berkshire mention temperatures recorded on campus.

Business and society:

• Dr Miriam Marra (Henley Business School) wrote for The Conversation on the effectiveness of wealth taxes.
• Visiting fellow Dr Daniel Gozman (Henley Business School) authored an article for MIT TechReview on the cyber risks from technology regulations.
• MSN republished an updated version of an article from Sydney Morning Herald highlighting Henley Business School’s research into a four day working week.

Heritage and culture:

• The Guardian reviews new artwork (pictured) by Professor Florian Roithmayr (Art) on the Thames Tideway.
• Sci.news quote Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) on primates evolving from cold climates, not tropical rainforests. From our story: Early primates survived in cold, not tropical climates
• RDG.Today report that an ancient beak discovered by Professor Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) belonged to a red-billed chough. From our story: Red-billed chough beak from 6CE shows bird’s long Kent links

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by Metro (republished by MSN) on the success of hosepipe bans.
• The i Paper quoted Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) in an article about the accuracy of BBC Weather forecasts.

Other coverage:

• Board Agenda publishes a tribute to Professor Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School), who died last week. From our story: Celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Andrew Kakabadse
• Reading is highlighted in a ranking of best British universities to study art, reports XHD.
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned that the annual Reading Gin and Rum festival will be taking place at the Great Hall.
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned Readipop’s upcoming fiesta event being held at the University.
• The Great Hall is highlighted by 4BarsRest for hosting a performance from a German youth brass ensemble.

Alumni:

• The Consulting Report profiles Will Hawkley, a leisure and hospitality leader at KPMG with a BSc in Food Science, Food Economics, and Marketing.