Reading in the news - Thu 3 Aug

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Xiangbo Feng (Meteorology) was interviewed by Sky News on the causes of Typhoon Doksuri, which has led to widespread flooding in Beijing and northern China.
• Professor Chris Merchant (Meteorology) is quoted in The Times on a study from Climate Central that found four-fifths of humans were affected by heat linked to climate change in July.
• The Daily Mail (Available in print - request print copy) reports on extreme heat, quoting Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology/Geography) .
• Sky Sports reports that Professor Ed Hawkins’ (Meteorology) climate stripes design were featured on Reading Football Club’s kit.  
• The Times (Available in print - request print copy) features an article on July’s wet weather, mentioning that Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) led the Rainfall Rescue Project, a historical archive of rainfall in Britain.
• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) writes for The Conversation, (republished on ForeignAffairs and Informed Comment) on the climate consequences of new fossil fuel extraction.  
• Coastal Care has selected an image based on the climate stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology), as its ‘photo of the month’.
• HortWeek (Available in print - request print copy) reports on a study led by PhD Researcher Chris Wyver (Agriculture) on how warmer conditions are affecting bees’ pollination.
• Zawya quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on extreme heat making it more difficult for planes to take off; and he is quoted in Morning Star for a piece on air turbulence. Professor Williams also features on Fox News in Detroit and LA, talking about how turbulence is impacting the aviation industry.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university   

• BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Guy Baxter (Museums and Collections) on things to do at the University of Reading for families, during the summer holidays.

Food and farming: 

• The Daily Mail quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) in an article about ultra-processed foods.
• Editoriagle reports on a new study that veganism is good for the environment, quoting Professor Richard Tiffin (Agriculture).

Other Coverage: 

• BBC Oxford and BBC Berkshire spoke to Professor Dominik Zaum (Pro-Vice Chancellor - Research and Innovation) on the process of awarding honorary degrees.  
• Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort writes for Reading Today and Wokingham Today on the value of a university education.  
• EVENTS (Available in print - request print copy) reports that Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) has recently returned for a third season at Loch Bhorgastail crannog.
• Music Teacher (Available in print - request print copy) mentions the International Kodály Summer School 2023 will be held at the University of Reading. 

Alumni: 

• Angila Farmer (Available in print - request print copy) reports that Hugh Crabtree gained his degree from the University of Reading.

• MarketScreener and Railway Age report on Chief Personal and Wealth Officer for the Bank of Valletta, Mr Simon Azzopardi, who earned his MSc at the University of Reading.  
• B & T Online reports on Saatchi & Saatchi CEO, Chris Kay, and how he recently trained to be a professional coach with Henley Business School.