Reading in the news - Tue 04 April

Climate stripes: Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was interviewed by Italian media outlets, La Republicca (and in print) and Cronaca (in print) on why he created his world-famous climate stripes.

#PlanetPartners:working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by Greatest Hits Radio (online), mentioning the University's Atmospheric Observatory recorded rainfall measurements more than three times the average amount, which has broken records stretching back 122 years.
• Dr Kieran Hunt (Meteorology) is quoted by Accu Weather explaining the causes of heat stress as temperatures in India are predicted to rise in the coming weeks. Read our news story.
• Henley Standard reports on PhD Researcher Cathie Wells' (Maths) research on how to make flight paths more fuel efficient. Read more about her collaborative research.
• The Fruit Grower (in print) mention PhD student, Konstantinos Tsiolis' research on solitary ground-nesting bees.
• Hibernian FC report that Reading FC and the University have been nominated for a FBA sustainability award.
• NOC and Global Underwater Hub report that the University collaborated in research on hurricane forecasts.

Food and farming:

• Food & Drink Business reports that a University research project which aims to model the factors that influence food imports to the UK market has been added to the UKRI's Transforming UK Food Systems Strategic Priorities Fund. Principle project investigator, Professor CS Srinivasan (Agriculture, Policy, and Development) is quoted.
• Dr Caroline Harkness, (previously PhD student), is mentioned by Agriland and The Farming Forum for leading a study on the benefits that growing a wider variety of produce has on the environment.
• Ex Bulletin and Knowledia report on a study conducted by Professor Claire Williams (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) on the health benefits of wild blueberries for older adults. Read our news story.
• The Vegetable Farmer (in print) reports that Visiting Professor, David Powlson (Geography/Environmental Science) presented a webinar on soil carbon.
• Farming Life reports that University student, Colin Markham has received a Centenary Award to further support his work in agricultural economics.
• The Scottish Farmer mentions the University is ranked the highest in the UK for agriculture.
• Pledge Times mentions University research that found drinking a glass of milk a day appears to prolong life.

Business and society:

• Professor Jane Setter (Language & Linguistics) wrote an article for The Conversation on why people keep or lose their accents and it is reposted by The Wire and Life Hacker.
• Dr Anne Dibley (Henley Business School) is quoted by Wokingham Today on Henley Business School's new partnership with Nokia. Entitled Leaders for Tomorrow, the apprenticeship programme seeks to develop strong leaders.
• Professor Bernd Vogel (Henley Business School) is quoted by The Business Magazine answering questions about the uncertain but improving future of businesses after inflation, the war in Ukraine, and other factors. It is mentioned he was a keynote speaker at the 2023 Business and Economic talk hosted at Henley Business School.
• My PE and Buy PE report Henley Business School Africa has partnered with Nelson Mandela University to deliver an interactive workshop that can introduce programming concepts and Big Data. The idea came from Programme Director, Marti Janse van Rensburg (Henley Business School) and Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) is quoted.
• The Past publish a review of Professor Mike Fulford's (Archaeology) recently published volume detailing the results of his excavations of Little London.
• MBA and Leader report on the educational career of Henley student and businesswoman, Yvonne Chaka Chaka.

Other Coverage:

• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) wrote an article about the opening of Henley Business School Africa's new branch in Cape Town and it is published by Leader.
• Basingstoke Gazette reports that Professor Gianluca Marcato (Henley Business School) served as a judge for a development award.
• Guernsey Press reports that University student, Jonathan Charmley, received a national award, the Cornwell Scout Badge, for his work as a scout leader.
• The Reading Chronicle mentions Reading is home to the University and discusses the type of housing that students seek.
• Construction National (in print) mentions annual DNA testing for rodenticide resistant genes carried out by the government's Animal and Plant Health Agency is analysed and reported by the University.
• The Wealth Net reveals Maya Prabhu, who has a Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School, will be on the judging panel of the 2023 eprivateclient Excellence Awards.

Alumni:

• Allsop reports on the appointment of University graduate, Alice Keogh as a senior associate at its consultancy firm. Be News and Property Week also repost.
• Valora Analitik and Yahoo! report on the appointment of Juan Pablo Galán Otálora as the head of Asset Management at Credicorp Capital.
• Birmingham Live and MSN report that Reading alumna and TV Meteorologist, Laura Tobin is taking a break from ITV's Good Morning Britain.
• HB News reports that Reading Alumna, Dr Judy Hegarty-Lovett, is directing Rubicon Theatre Company's production of The Realistic Joneses.