Reading in the news - Fri 20 Dec

Transnational education: A report from the Higher Education Policy Institute, which was sponsored by the University and authored by Professor David Carter (Classics), examines the experiences of students pursuing UK degrees abroad. Some reports quote Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr Caroline Baylon and Professor Carter, emphasising the need for students studying at overseas campuses to receive education matching UK campus quality and highlighting the potential of transnational education to significantly benefit global communities. Reported by The Belfast Telegraph, The Independent, Ipswich Star, The Herald Scotland, The Epoch Times, News and Star, Watford Observer, York Press, AOL News, Evening News24, Leader Live, Chester Standard, Wirral Globe, Dorset Echo, EDP24, Times Higher Education, Worcester News, Warrington Guardian, Daily Mail, Lancashire Telegraph, The Irish News, Oxford Mail, Glasgow Times, The Argus, Bucks Free Press, South Wales Argus, Echo News, Swindon Advertiser, INKL, MSN, Chronicle Live, Yahoo News, MSN. From our story: HEPI: Better oversight needed for transnational students.

Health and wellbeing:

• The Times reported an old study from the University, highlighting the health benefits of polyphenols in champagne, in an article about healthy Christmas food and drink.

Heritage and culture:

• CNN reports that new research suggests Stonehenge was rebuilt to unify Britain's population, with Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) praising the study. Republished by KTTV,  KEYT, AOL, KRDO, KESQ, KVIA, KION, Yahoo News and ABC17 News.

Food and farming:

• The Dairy Site and The Cattle Site reported on a new trial conducted at the University of Reading, which found that using an inoculant on grass silage improves bunker stability, among other benefits.

Business and society:

• The Academy of Management highlighted the upcoming AMD Special Research Forum, "Doing Business in Space," with guest editors including Professor Maksim Belitski (Henley Business School).

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Envirolink quoted Alex Baker (Meteorology) explaining Cyclone Chido's rapid intensification and devastating impact. Expert Comment: Mayotte: Cyclone Chido expert reaction.
• British Antarctic Survey highlighted research on the long-term impacts of declining Antarctic sea ice, co-authored by Dr Holly Ayres (formerly Meteorology).
• Oxfordshire County Council reported the formation of the Oxfordshire Strategic Flood Risk Group, aimed at improving the region's flood response, chaired by Professor Robert Van de Noort (Vice Chancellor).
• WBUR Radio - Boston, 90.3 WCPN - Cleveland, St. Louis Public Radio, KMUW - Wichita, KS, KUER 90.1, KUOW-FM (Radio) - Seattle, KSKA - Anchorage, KUNR Public Radio - Reno, and KCFR-FM - Denver, report on an interview with Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology), discussing the risks of clear air turbulence, which tends to spike during winter.

Other coverage:

• Chemistry World highlighted the University of Reading's decision to retain its Chemistry Department amid sector-wide budgetary challenges.