Reading in the news - Wed 10 April

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university 

• Launchpad, a charity in Reading aimed at tackling homelessness across the borough, was founded in 1979 by University of Reading students, Reading Today reports.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• BBC The One Show provided coverage on innovative research, conducted by the University of Reading, to predict weather, months in advance. Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is featured.
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) was featured on WOIO-CLE (CBS), Peachtree TV, discussing the significant increase of turbulence between 1979-2020.
• BBC Radio Berkshire and BBC Radio Oxford interviewed Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) about March 2024 being the hottest ever recorded.
• The Big Issue shares an experiment by Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology), illustrating why heavy rainfall after a drought can be dangerous, and may lead to flash floods.

Food and farming:

• Dr Anya Millington (former staff member) is quoted in FPC FreshTalk Daily, regarding extreme weather conditions impact UK agriculture and food supply.

Other Coverage:

• Muddy Stilettos shares a picture, provided by the University of Reading, of Shinfield Studios, which will be the anchor tenant of the University’s ‘Cine Valley’ project. Read our news story.
• Professor Steve Musson (Geography and Environmental Science) spoke to Heart Radio Berkshire about the uncertainty of rail strikes having a long-term impact.
• Reading Today and Wokingham Today shares research by the University, showing that early humans used sophisticated crafting techniques, as early as 300,000 years ago. Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) is quoted. Read our news story.
• Visiting Fellow and former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Vincenzo Raimo (International Study and Language Institute), authors a blog on international student recruitment, for HEPI, reproduced by EdCentral.

Alumni:

• Artist, Sir Terry Frost, studied at the University of Reading, Art Plugged report.
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to rower, Caragh McMurty, who studied at the University of Reading.