Reading in the news - Thu 11 Sep

#SpaceStars

• Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) was quoted in The Guardian and Newz9  for articles about seeing Saturn this September. Republished by Yahoo! News and Fooshya.

Health and wellbeing:

• The Telegraph (republished by AOL) quoted Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on diet changes since the 1970s.

Food and farming:

• Husdjur featured research from Professor Chris Reynolds (Animal Sciences) on how seaweed additives can lower greenhouse emissions from cows.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• The University of Bath and Noah News highlighted Reading as a partner for a project testing a new environmental health data model.
• Research from Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) is mentioned by Gyeongnam Daily, which found China’s efforts to increase air quality accelerated global warming. From our story: Air pollution cuts in East Asia likely accelerated warming
• BBC News and The Cooldown quoted Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on why monsoon activity in India has been deadlier this year.
• Newscham republished an article from The Conversation, written by Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology), about how scientists measure the length of days.
• Para mentioned an art exhibition opening in Brazil, based on the climate stripes, designed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
• Energy Mix report on Singapore’s new aviation plan, which includes updated measures to protect passengers during severe turbulence. Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted, discussing the dangers of increasing air turbulence.

Business and society:

• Channel 4 News quoted Dr Kenton White (Politics and International Relations) about identifying Russian drones found in Poland.
• Research from Dr Natthapoj Trakulphadetkrai (Education) is mentioned by Twinkl on how maths can be taught through storytelling.
• Professor Tom Oliver’s (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) Conversation article on building more nature-centric housing is republished by Climate Commentary.
• Forbes and Business Review highlighted the MA in Board Practice and Directorship offered by Henley Business School.

Heritage and culture:

• Museums Journal, BBC Radio Berkshire and Mace provided further coverage of the construction of the Natural History Museum’s collections, research and digitisation centre, located at Reading-owned Thames Valley Science Park. From our story: Natural History Museum breaks ground on new research centre
• Amedpost, Geo TV, and Tigers Media quoted Professor Kate Williams (History) on historic parallels in the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry.
• The Guardian (republished by MSN and AOL) mentioned Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) for a piece about identifying ancient stones on the island of Islay.
• Reading Today report on a guided walk developed by Dr Stephen Gage (Architecture) on the Georgian architecture around Reading.

Other coverage:

• BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned Readipop’s upcoming event being held at the University this weekend.
• The University is mentioned in an article from Reading Football Club about the latest addition to its board of directors.

Alumni:

• The Guardian (republished by Inkl) mentioned Accounting student Anna Fields in a list of students giving advice on what to bring to university.
• Eastern Daily Press celebrates Geography and Economics graduate Steve Chapman, who has been at Smithdon High School in Hunstanton for the last 30 years and is now assistant headteacher.
• CHRO reports that Sakeena Adams, who has an MBA from Henley Business School, is Regional People Director for Sage AME.
• Cork Independent, MyScience, and University of Limerick highlighted that Ruth Buckley, CIO for Cork City Council, has an MBA from Henley Business School.