Reading in the news - Wed 02 Aug

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• BBC Radio 4 spoke to Professor Anne Verhoef (Geography and Environmental Sciences) on the recent rainfall, highlighting that it is beneficial for various ecological and agricultural situations. 
• BBC Berkshire interviewed Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) on intense rainfall in July. (Read our news story). Also, BBC Berkshire interviewed Isabel Smith (Meteorology) on the same issue, as well as jet streams.
• Millennium Post and WJBK-DET (Fox) quote Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on the dangers of clear air turbulence due to climate change. Also quoted in Khaleej Times and Zawya on heat disrupting the take-off of aircrafts.
• Heart Berkshire report that experts warn about rising temperatures in the UK, due to climate change.
• Smart Water Magazine quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on increasing evaporation and precipitation, leading to severe consequences in a warming world.
• The Reading Chronicle reports how researchers from the University of Reading confirmed that it has been the wettest July in six years.
• Wokingham Today (in print) reports on how researchers from the University of Reading have received awards for dedication to weather research. Read our news story.

Food and farming:

• Daily Star (in print) mentions that researchers have found that drinking orange juice for eight weeks can improve cognitive function.
• Today Headline and Business Mayor quote Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on how “ultra-processed foods” has become a scary term, which makes consumers feel bad for eating them.
• EASO reports that the University of Reading have encouraged submissions which consider the effect of ageing on appetite regulation.

Business and society:

• Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre and Television) writes for Qrius on AI and the acting economy.

Other Coverage:

• The Reading Chronicle reports on how the University of Reading’s Great Hall, URS Building, and many other buildings around Reading, are featured on the front of Reading FC’s home shirt.
• News and Star reports that the band Secret Affair, played at the University of Reading in 1979.

Alumni:

• Mark Southwell, chief executive of AECOM Transportation design business, is reported on in Market Screener and Metro, with mentions of his Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Reading.
• The Tab reports that a former Love Island contestant studied his Master’s in Real Estate at Henley Business School.