Reading in the news - Fri 23 Jun

Citizen-led climate action: University research published today suggests citizen-led climate action could be the best way to adapt to and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Lead researcher, Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) is quoted by Mirage News, Sci Tech Daily, Eurek Alert!, News Wise, and Phys.org on the findings. Greatest Hits Radio also reported. Read our news story. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Continued coverage of #ShowYourStripes day by The Business Magazine, Center for Data Innovation, Royal Meteorological Society, Wokingham Today and RDG Today. Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) stripes were projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover, the Tate Modern chimney, buildings in the USA and Canada, and landmarks in Reading. Read our news story.

• A reporter details visiting the art exhibit, the Gaia globe, and meeting Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) in RDG Today and Wokingham Today. The exhibition resulted from a partnership between the University and multiple partners. Read our news story.

• Dr Michaela Hegglin (Meteorology) is quoted by The National on considering the negative impact that flights in the stratosphere may have on its atmosphere.

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by Counter Fire on the impact that each "fraction of a degree" of warming will have on the planet.

• Professor Chris Merchant (Meteorology) is quoted by New Electronics on the positive impact of a national consortium set to develop new Earth observation capabilities

• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by Times of India on expected rainfall over Mumbai.

• Mexico Business News and First News (in print) reports on University findings that clear-air turbulence is increasing due to climate change. 

• Professor Christopher Scott (Meteorology) is quoted by Tullamore Tribune and Midland Tribune (both in print), stating the "unusual" nature of a recent case where three homes were struck by lightning.

Business and society:

• Professor Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School) is mentioned by Global Government Forum about how relationships between ministers and the officials they work with can be "repaired". His article on how organisations can handle a crisis is published by HR Zone.

• Yorkshire Post mentions Henley Business School's predictions that AI assistants will "give back" two weeks per year to workers by 2030. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) will be giving a talk on sustainable food nutrition at the BCPC Congress, Seed Quest reports.

• IHCAN (in print) covers the University's collaborative findings that a diet low in flavanols can accelerate age-related memory loss. Read our news story. 

• Dr Rebecca Berkley (Education) is quoted by Music Teacher (in print) on her research suggesting the benefits of including singing as part of a primary school music curriculum.

• Wells Journal (in print) publish a tribute to Mike Lewis who recently passed away and mention he previously worked at the University.

• Western Daily Press (in print) reports on a talk that Professor Lindy Grant (History) gave at Salisbury Cathedral last night, entitled "Stories Behind the Stones".

Alumni:

• The Nigerian Tribune and G9IJA report Reading Alumnus, Professor Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, has graduated from Lagos University with a first-class honours degree.

• Henley Business School Alumnus, Dave Cox, co-authored an article on boosting field productivity which is published by World Oil.