Reading in the news - Thu 4 Jul

Ice age survivors: CNN, New York Times, NewScientist, Reuters, Inverse, Science, Nature,  Science Daily, Tech Explorist, Sci News, Mirage News, Eurekalert and phys.org report findings from a Nature study co-authored by Dr Geoff Smith (Archaeology) that found ancient humans called Denisovans survived the ice age on the Tibetan plateau. Read our news story.

‘Glitch’ reviews: The Guardian, West End Best Friend and freelance journalist Nick Wallis review ‘Glitch’, a play created by the University of Reading’s School of Law and Department of Film in collaboration with RABBLE theatre company, about the Post Office scandal. Republished by inkl, ExecReview and MSN. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Helen Hooker (Meteorology) spoke to Sky News, France 24 and ITV News about the dangers of Hurricane Beryl, which is passing through the Caribbean. Read our expert comment.
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by News Week and Business Insider on the increase of turbulence as an effect of climate change. Republished by Yahoo! News, Aerotime Hub and Dawn. Read our news story.
• BBC Future quotes Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on recent powerful solar storms and their impact on Earth's aurorae.
• Dr Matthew Patterson (Meteorology) writes for The Conversation on why average temperatures now feel cold.
• Cloud expert and visiting fellow at the University of Reading, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, discusses his book "Cloud Spotting for Beginners" on BBC Radio Berkshire.
• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) warns of the high risk of wildfires in Europe this summer for National World.

Food and farming:

• BBC News, Horti Daily and Agriland continue coverage of the University of Reading’s £16m purchase of farmland for agricultural and food research. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Professor Simon Mortimer (Agriculture) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today about the purchase. Read our news story.
• The Daily Mail mentions research from the University of Reading and the Royal Horticultural Society which identified a list of potentially invasive plants in the UK.

Business and society:

• BBC Radio WM spoke to Professor Bernd Vogel (Henley Business School) about charisma in politics.

Other Coverage:

• NovaraMedia reports on the University of Reading’s decision to divest from Barclays bank.
• Dr Geoff Sloan (Politics and International Relations) writes a letter to the Belfast Telegraph endorsing Col Tim Collins, Labour candidate for North Down.

Alumni:

• Somerset Country Gazette reports that Georgina Miles earned her degree at the University of Reading.
• The Scotsman reports that Ian McPherson studied the science of ice cream at the University of Reading.