Reading in the news - Thu 23 Jul

Hosepipe bans: Dr Jess Neumann (Geography) spoke to BBC Three Countries and BBC Radio Berkshire and is quoted by Wokingham Today on why hosepipe bans have been introduced across the UK. Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by YourNews and News Sniffer. 

Charity of the Year: Wokingham Today reports on The Charlie Waller Trust being chosen as the University of Reading’s Charity of the Year. Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, is quoted. 

Food and farming: 

• UKSPA mentions the University of Reading student team that won Ecotrophelia UK with their chocolate macaron invention.  

• The University of Reading is listed as a partner in a new Bezos Centre scheme to fast-track foodtech start-ups. Protein Production reports.  

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• The Times Weekly and Good Men Project explains the climate stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology). 

Business and society: 

• Professor May Tan-Mullins, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Universiti Reading Malaysia, is quoted in by Vietnam.vn about the benefits of universities focusing on their strengths when recruiting students. 

Other coverage: 

• Europe Says mentions Dr Mohd Zahidul Islam Khan, visiting Research Fellow of the Department of Politics and IR, University of Reading, moderated the Understanding South Asian Geopolitics through Bangladesh seminar. 

• Student Issy Hull is mentioned by the Northampton Chronicle after competing in the Henley Royal Regatta.  

Alumni: 

• The Nigeria Lawyer mentions Dr Olumide Babalola, who holds a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law, after he was called to the Bar of England and Wales.  

• Canadian Business, republished by MSN Canada, profiles Mohamad Sawwaf, who has a doctorate in Islamic finance at Henley Business School.