Reading in the news - Tue 16 Apr

Charity of the Year: Reading Today, Wokingham Today, Heart Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Berkshire and Greatest Hits Radio continue coverage of the launch of the University of Reading’s Charity of the Year scheme. Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted.

Israel and Iran:

• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to Dr Younis Lahwej (Languages and Cultures) on the escalating tension between Israel and Iran.
• Heart Radio Berkshire spoke to Professor Harmonie Toros (Politics and International Relations) about the same topic.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• Shhh… Wellness will be holding an event at the University of Reading later this month, BBC Radio Berkshire reports.
• RunABC Midlands mentions that the first-ever Reading Half Marathon was held from the University of Reading in 1983.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Heatmap quotes Professor Maria Shahgedanova (Geography and Environmental Science) on extreme flooding becoming more frequent due to climate change.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) was featured on Voice of Islam Radio, discussing the protection of children’s rights in armed conflicts.
• TalkRadio spoke to Professor Steven Mithen (Archaeology) about his new book, The Language Puzzle.
• The University of Reading is investing in an international growth partnership with UniQuest, FE News reports.