Reading in the news - Fri 13 Mar

International Women’s Day:

• Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles (Geography and Environmental Science) was quoted by Reading Today and Southern Gazette on an upcoming public lecture for Women’s History Month. From our story: Reading mayor to give Women's History Month lecture 
• Student Lavinia Fanfoni spoke to That's TV Thames Valley about recent events on campus she helped organise for International Women's Day. 
• Chancellor Paul Lindley spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire (at 2:44:50) on Monday, 9 March about the women that have inspired him. 

Climate change is speeding up: Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science (republished by YourNews and replayed by National Public Radio) about a new study showing an acceleration in global warming. 

Food and farming:

• Wicked Leeks highlighted the ‘generous, climate-friendly and affordable’ meals available across campus. 
• A study which found nutritional benefits to Marmite was mentioned by Saveur. 

PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology, pictured) spoke to CNN about the ecological and environmental impacts of air strikes on Iran. More quotes are featured by Green Matters, LNG, and Barbour Consolidated. 
• BauNetz reported on the construction of a school building inspired by climate stripes developed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology). 

Business and society:

• Professor Trish Reid (Film, Theatre, and Television) wrote for The Conversation (republished by Tolerance) about documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street. 
• Daily Mail and Gazeta Express mentioned a study into AI-written essays receiving higher grades. 
• Adam Gottlich (Henley Business School Africa) was quoted by Higher Education Digest about challenges in leadership education. 
• Natwest announced a partnership with Henley Business School ahead of VIBES week for business degree programs. 

Heritage and culture:

• Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) was quoted by CitySigma about language in prehistoric humans. 
• Newbury Today mentioned Professor Anne Lawrence-Mathers (History) alongside an exhibition on The Reading Rota, a medieval music manuscript. 

Other coverage:

• BBC Radio Kent featured Professor Andy Kemp, who taught drama teachers at the University of Reading.  

Alumni:

• The Intermediary, Cherry, Business Money, and Modern Lender reported that Saif Khalique, who studied Real Estate and Finance, has been promoted to Director of Underwriting at Aspen.