Reading in the news - Thu 4 Apr

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• India Education Diary continues coverage on a study, co-led by scientists from the University of Reading, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic having a greater impact on boy’s mental health than girls. Professor Jonathan Hill (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) is quoted. Read our news story.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• Vice Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort writes for Reading Today and Wokingham Today about the University’s contributions to the community, mentioning the University of Reading’s just IMAGINE if… award.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Nadeem Khan (Henley Business School) discusses the acceleration of climate action at companies such as Omnicom, for Desmog.

Food and farming:

• Dairy Global reports that Lallemand Animal Nutrition collaborated with the University of Reading to investigate the impact of using Magniva Platinum 3 on grass silage.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) discusses the strong taboo in international relations against attacking embassies for Elder of Ziyon, Macdonald Laurier and Today Ville.
• The Reading Chronicle reports that 3Sixty concert hall at the University of Reading will host musical acts as part of Raze the Roof.
• Phys.org republishes a report from the University of Reading, quoting Dr. Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) on how early humans used wood splitting to make tools for hunting animals, cleaning skins, and more.
• The Citizen reports on Professor David Bilschitz (Law), who will be one of the candidates to be interviewed for a Constitutional Court vacancy.
• TES mentions that Dr Naomi Flynn (Institute of Education) regularly hosts workshops for EAL development.
• BBC Radio 5 Live spoke to Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) about the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the need for aid workers to provide relief during times of war.
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentions the work of volunteers who transported thousands of toads to the spawning pond on the grounds of Henley Business School.

Alumni:

• Artist, David Lock, earned his degree at the University of Reading, Artlyst reports.