Reading in the news - Thu 10 Aug
10 August 2023
Excavation: BBC Berkshire, BBC 1 South and BBC Online report on the ongoing archaeological excavation of an 8th century monastery in Cookham. Professor Gabor Thomas (Archaeology), research student Carina Garland and undergraduate student Jonathan Charmley are interviewed. Republished by Yahoo! News and Aol.
Health and wellbeing:
- Professor Stella Chan (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) is quoted in The Telegraph (and in print ) on how physical activity assists good mental health. The article was republished by Yahoo! News.
- Professor Ciara McCabe (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) writes for The Conversation (Republished by ForeignAffairs and Big News Network) on how depression is not just sadness but is often a loss of pleasure. Also reported on by Wales Online and Nottinghamshire Live who quote McCabe.
Food and farming:
- The National Sheep Association is pleased to be joined by the University of Reading student, Mia Heath, who is completing a month’s internship with the organisation, Sheep Farmer (in print) reports.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre and Television) spoke to Sky News on the recent ongoing Hollywood strikes and the complex issues regarding AI in the industry.
- Student Jess Ashley spoke to BBC Berkshire on the most exciting media currently on streaming platforms.
- Reading Today and Wokingham Today mention how Professor Liz Bentley (Meteorology) will be the European Meteorological Society’s first female president.
- Essential Surrey & SW London reports that Dr William Davies (Film, Theatre and Television) will host a talk on Agatha Christie’s life and work.
- Evening Express (in print) and The Press and Journal write how Olivier Parra has been awarded one of only 10 places to study Meteorology at the University of Reading.
- E-Architect mentions their coverage on Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration, with new research from experts at Henley Business School.
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