Reading in the news - Fri 1 Dec

Identity investigation: Euronews reports on a Europe-wide investigation to work out the identity of a body found in a rural England barn. The report mentions Hampshire Police’s work with Dr Stuart Black (Geography and Environmental Science), who used isotope analysis of the deceased’s teeth to work out where the man was from. Republished by MSN and Business News

Studying English: Dr Rachel Roberts (Institute of Education) is quoted in The Sunday Times on the requirements for students studying GCSE English. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment  

• UKRI reports that Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) hosted The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Impact Award.
• New Indian Express quotes Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology), who discusses the trend in global sea surface temperatures rising. Republished by The Week, Latestly, Devidscourse, The Economic Times and other news outlets.     
• Kingston Univeristy mentions that climate stripes have been installed at Kingston University Town House to mark COP28 climate change conference. The stripes were created by the University of Reading’s Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).

Health and wellbeing:

• Professor Ian Jones (Biomedical Sciences) is quoted in The Daily Mail, who provides continued coverage on a surge of pneumonia cases in Denmark.
• Newsweek quotes Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) on a study on a new tool that could help slow down or reverse memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease.    

Food and farming:

• The University of Reading is mentioned in a report by Food Ingredients First (republished by Nutrition Insight) stating that new research has found that fibres like inulin and oligofructose can work and deliver prebiotic benefits in food.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) is quoted in Oman Observer, stating that there is very early evidence of humans hunting cave lions. Read our news story.  
• A spokesperson for the Natural History Museum defended the decision to move 28 million specimens to a new research facility at Thames Valley Science Park, Museum Association reports.  
• Professor Steve Musson (Geography and Environmental Science) is featured on BBC Berkshire, speaking about the successes of towns outside of London.
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to students from the University of Reading about a gig from folk rock band, Who Ate All The Crayons, at BrewDog in Reading.  

Alumni: 

• Reinhard F. Leiter, who holds a Professional Certificate in Coach (PCIC) / Foundation in Coaching from Henley Business School, writes about the need for more love in leadership roles, PR-Neuigkeiten, Inar Press Portal, Bürger Sagt and many other German publication repost.  
• Fores mentions that Associate Professor in Information Systems at Uppsala University, David Johnson, holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Reading.  
• Giridhar S Varadachari, Chartered Accountant and Chief Financial and Operating Officer of the National Bank of Oman, holds an MBA from Henley Business School, ICAEW reports.  
• Indorama Ventures reports that Kolatat Phaiboonnukulkij earned a BSc in Real Estate and an MSc in Urban Planning and Development from the University of Reading.