Reading in the news - Tue 12 Dec

UOR CONTRIBUTES £1 billion TO THE UK ECONOMY

Reading Chronicle reports that the University of Reading contributes £1billion to the UK economy every year. Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) is quoted in The Times, emphasizing the significance of preparing resources for an increasingly warming world, following the UK Health Security Agency’s cautionary alert regarding the rise in temperatures.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) is interviewed on BBC Radio 2, BBC Oxford and BBC Berkshire, discussing the governments Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which impacted Covid infections in 2020.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• Bracknell News mentions that the University of Reading is a representative on Wokingham Borough Council.

Food and farming:

• BBC Berkshire interviewed Professor Carmel Houston-Price (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) on a new ‘SEE & EAT’ book for children, helping young people eat their Christmas vegetables.
• University of Reading student, Teddy Moore, is reported to be a finalist in the race for the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Dairy Student of the Year Award, Agriland, The Farming Forum mentions.

Other Coverage:

• Politician, Theresa May, joined the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce as a panel member, discussing a range of topics, including the University of Reading, TMay reports.
• Rebellion Research provide coverage on the University of Reading’s history, student support and welfare, and extracurricular activities and societies available.

Alumni:

• Borsa Italiana, Zazoom and other global news outlets reports that President and General Manager for Coca-Cola Italy and Albania, Phillipine Mtikitiki, graduated with an MBA from Henley Business School South Africa.
• Leadership coach and strategy adviser, Arthi Rabikrisson writes for Mail & Guardian, reporting that they earned an MBA from Henley Business School. Republished by Banoyi.