Reading in the news - Wed 26 Aug

Food, farming, and health:

• Roya News quoted Dr Andreas Karatzas (Food and Nutritional Sciences) about the cause of a recent salmonella outbreak.
• Cotswold Journal, Whats the Jam, The Shuttle, Evesham Journal, Worcester News and over 200 outlets highlighted a chocolate bar developed by Master's student Maha Khan (Agriculture, Policy and Development) made of 100% British ingredients. From our story: First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by Daily Mail, Head Topics and MSN about potential upcoming flood risks.
• Regius Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology) discussed the causes of flash flooding with BBC Radio Berkshire.
• BBC News highlighted that July was the hottest and sunniest month recorded on campus. From our expert comment: July hottest and sunniest month in 120 years

Business and society:

• Dr Dan Zhou (Henley Business School) contributed to an article for ECGI about board leadership appointments.
• Construction Forum mentioned a study into language gaps on construction sites.
• Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) wrote for University World News about undergraduates’ AI use.
• Gordon Institute of Business Science quoted Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean of Henley Business School Africa, on the School’s industry partnerships.

Heritage and culture:

• Molli Cleaver, Community Engagement Manager, was quoted by The Reading Chronicle and Thames Gazette about a Christchurch Green history exhibition. From our story: Christchurch Green's 120-year story goes on display
• Popular Mechanics, Yahoo News and Europe Says featured research by Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) on remains found at Brading Roman Villa. 
• An upcoming talk on architecture by Emeritus Professor Paul Davies (History) was featured by Women Culture.
• Professor Davide Castellani (Henley Business School) was quoted by Business Leader on how Brexit affected investment markets.

Other coverage:

• Absolute Radio mentioned a 1981 U2 concert on campus.

Alumni:

• Bionity, CFXMagazine, Gopreneurs, Houston News Today and others provided further coverage of Chemistry graduate Jonathan Pratt, who has been appointed CEO of QIAGEN.
• Nikos Vatopoulos, journalist and Politics graduate, wrote for Kathimerini about Athens.
• Kurt Bjerre, Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed Director at Kalundborg Refinery, reports TV Kalundborg.
• Bridget Riley, Medieval History graduate, wrote for DailyWire about the new movie Tony.