Reading in the news - Tue 13 Aug

Heritage and Culture:

• BBC News, BBC Radio Berkshire, Yahoo! News and News Explorer continue to report on the ongoing archaeological excavations at an 8^th Century monastery in Cookham, Berkshire, conducted by a team from the University of Reading. Professor Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) is quoted. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• DW, Insider Media Limited, and Focus Online quote Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) who emphasised the need for India to adapt its warning systems in response to the country's dramatic climate changes.
• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) explained on BBC Radio Berkshire and BBC London Radio what is causing the UK’s current hot weather.

Business and Society:

• Health Media Network, Science Daily and Bizz Buzz continue to report on a study led by Professor Billy Wong (Institute of Education) that challenges traditional stereotypes of computer science students. Read our news story.
• News Arab features a piece written by M. Niaz Asadullah, a visiting professor of Economics at the University of Reading, discussing the political changes in Bangladesh following the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina.

Other Coverage:

• RDG. today reports on a peaceful protest in Broad Street, Reading, part-organised by members of the the group that previously set up an encampment supporting Palestine at the University of Reading.
• Pharmacy.biz profiles Gurinder Singh (Pharmacy), who is set to become a community pharmacist in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

Alumni:

• Zendalibros highlights Alex Romero, an Industrial Engineer who has worked in various international corporations and projects across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia.
• Suffolk News features Maddy Glenn, a graduate who studied Philosophy and English Literature at Reading University, who has set up her own publishing firm.