Reading in the news - Fri 12 Sep

Healthy cities: Professor Kathy Pain (Henley Business School) spoke about the health and financial benefits of healthier urban environments to ScienceX, while NewsWise and Europe Says highlight research from Dr Eugene Mohareb (Construction Management and Engineering) on the health risks caused by climate change in 30 UK cities.

#SpaceStars: celebrating Reading’s stellar space science

• Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) is quoted in GB News about viewing Saturn.

Business and society:

• World Today News reported on the value of MBAs to leaders after a visit to Henley Business School.
• Werf quoted Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) about the benefits of a four-day week.

Heritage and culture:

• A feature in Museums Journal on new facilities for storage of national collections mentions the British Museum Archaeological Research Collection at the University’s Thames Valley Science Park.
• Heart Radio Berkshire highlighted the Museum of English Rural Life’s new exhibit on Jane Austen. From our story: Jane Austen exhibits show author’s countryside connection

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• LBC News interviewed Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) warnings for high winds in the UK.
• Research by Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology), on primate evolution was featured by Vision Australia Radio. From our story: Early primates survived in cold, not tropical climates
• New Scientist highlights research by Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) between cleaner air and climate change. From our story: Air pollution cuts in East Asia likely accelerated warming

Other coverage:

• Reading Today highlights how the University played a key role in the family life of Reading FC’s latest board member.

Alumni:

• Former Saint Lucia government minister Sir Calixte George, a graduate of Reading’s MSc in Soil Science in the 1960s, is receiving an honorary degree from the University of the West Indies, reports Dominica News.