Reading in the news - Fri 13 Jun

Drought declared: Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted in The Independent, Western Telegraph, Irish News, Warrington Guardian, Oxford Mail, The Leader, The National, Yahoo! News, York Press, MSN, Daily Echo, Glasgow Times, Telegraph and Argus, and others, and interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on the causes and impacts of UK drought. From our expert comment: Drought declared in Yorkshire

Plane crash: Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by The Independent, Daily Mail, Oxford Mail, Slay News, Glasgow Times, Irish News and others, on the normal weather conditions on the day of the Air India crash. Dr Jonny Williams (Meteorology) provided comment to Heart Radio. From our expert comment: Ahmedabad plane crash

#UniForReading: how we support our local community

• BBC Radio Berkshire reports Sanctuary Strikers FC and the University, is hosting a free Community Cup to help unite asylum seekers and refugees through football.
• RDG.Today and Wokingham Today reports on the launch of a new Eco Skills Centre in Arborfield, involving the University and local volunteers for environmental projects.

Culture and heritage:

• Dr Richard Blakemore (History) spoke to Australian TV show Sunrise on the discovery of treasure-laden Spanish galleon.

Food and farming:

• Telegraph and Yahoo! Life highlight Reading research on benefits of diets including dairy, compared to plant-only alternatives. From our story: Veggie diet beats vegan for diabetes prevention benefits

Other news:

• Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by Pressbee, on new images of the Sun’s south pole.

Alumni:

• 24-7 highlights that Erica Perry Briody, global talent acquisition leader and Henley MBA, has been included in Who’s Who.