Reading in the news - Wed 24 Sep

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Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) and Professor Keith Shine (Meteorology) were both quoted by Sky News in response to Trump’s claims about climate change.

UKRI listed research from Reading which is receiving funding to be used for new products and services.

TechXplore and UrAllNews reported on research from Dr Jonny Williams and Professor Paul Williams (both Meteorology), finding that climate change will increase airport noise pollution. From our story: Airports will get noisier as Earth gets warmer

Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) was quoted by CNN (republished by MSN and 9News) on how climate change will cause extreme and unexpected droughts.

Fooshya reports on the news that a satellite tv, created by Professor Anthony Illingworth (Meteorology), is set to enhance storm forecasts. From our story: Severe storm forecasts set to improve with new satellite

Costa Rica News quoted Dr Mohamed Foudad (Meteorology) on how climate change is impacting air turbulence.

Kompasiana mentioned research from Professor Runming Yao (Construction Management and Engineering), which found that poor air quality in schools affects productivity.

Professor Andy Turner (Meteorology) is quoted by To VIMA (print) on Trump’s state visit to the UK and why this could have been an opportunity to discuss his climate policies.

Business and society:

BBC News (republished by Yahoo! News) provided further coverage of the news that Glitch, a theatre production about the Post Office scandal, produced by the School of Law and the Department of Film, Theatre and Television, is set to go on a national UK tour from next year. From our story: Post Office play to tour UK following Reading kickstarter

Dr Ruvi Zeigler (Law) spoke to Voice of Islam about the UK’s immigration policies.

Upday (republished by polityka) provided further quotes from Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) about the closure of Bodycare stores.

Cariere and ClubAntreprenor mention Henley Business School’s triple-accredited programmes.

TVS, Asia News Today, UKAS, Sarawak Tribune, Lumi and various outlets provided additional coverage of a visit from the Premier of Sarawak, Abang Johari, to Henley Business School.

Other coverage:

Business South reports on student Kamana Gurung, who has received one of the University’s new Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships.

Royal Meteorological Society reported on the PhD showcase being held at the University, with PhD student Rhiannon Biddiscombe speaking at the event.

The Conversation (republished by Turkmenistan News) listed PhD student Vic Pickup as a finalist for the 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition.

Professor Jane Setter (English Language and Applied Linguistics) spoke to Times Radio about people’s accent changes when relocating.

The Argus lists Reading as one of the top five universities in the South East, according to the latest ranking from The Times.

Alumni:

Property Forums highlighted Human Geography and Spatial Planning and Development graduate Mariam Ahmed, who has joined planning and development consultancy Lichfields, based in Reading.

Finance Monthly (republished by Newsbreak) profiled MP Rupert Lowe, who studied Estate Management at Reading.

CMOTech reported that Mona Akiki, New CPO for UNiDAYS, has a Coaching Certification from Henley Business School.