Reading in the news - Thu 5 Dec

AI and weather forecasting: The Guardian quotes Professor Sarah Dance (Mathematics/Meteorology) on the "fundamental shift" in weather forecasting methodology due to advancements in AI. Reported by New Scientist, AOL News, and INKL.

Food and farming:

• Sky News interviewed Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) who discussed rigorous testing of farming additives following concerns about the safety of Bovaer, a new additive added to cow feed which reduces cow methane emissions. The Daily Star, Women’s Health Magazine, Yahoo Life and edairynews quote Professor Gunter Kuhnle on the same topic.

Health and wellbeing:

• The Irish Times highlights a book by Dr Netta Weinstein (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) examining the benefits of solitude and its distinction from loneliness.

Business and society:

• Reported by Wokingham Today, a study led by Professor Billy Wong (Education) highlights a lack of diversity in computer science. From our story: Computer science needs better role models

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Reported by Aviation Week, research led by Dr Claire Ryder (Meteorology) highlights how dust build-up near airports impact aircraft operations.

Other coverage:

• Amateur Photographer features Jasmine Palmer’s photograph of ladybirds on camassias at the University’s Harris Garden.
• Basingstoke Gazette mentions that a youngster who won a Basingstoke tennis competition trains at the University.
• Reported by Reading Chronicle, Jingle All The Slay, produced by Reading-born Jamie McLeod-Ross, features Netflix actors and was filmed locally with a crew and extras from the University.

Alumni:

• SA News reports Alfred Seema's appointment as Eskom Group Executive for Strategic Delivery. Seema holds an MBA from Henley Business School.
• ATW Connect highlights Samson Parsimei Lenjirr, Wildlife Manager at the City Council of Narok, Kenya, who holds a Master's degree from the University.

Ollie Sirrell

Communications Officer, Corporate Communications, University of Reading

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