Reading in the news - Thu 13 Jun

Health and wellbeing

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) and Professor Ian Jones (Biomedical Sciences) are quoted by the Daily Mail, discussing the risk of dengue disease in Europe. Republished by MSN, VNExplorer, Express Digest and Mahalsa. 
• Dr Piril Hepsomali (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) is featured in an article by Med India, saying that ultra-processed foods can affect mental health.

Business and society:

• Visiting fellow, Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) is quoted in People Management discussing pressure to work 12-hour days to be perceived as a ‘high performer’. 
• People Management quotes Dr Tatiana Rowson (Henley Business School) on the support for older workers to stay in the labour force being ‘stronger than ever’.
• Contact-centres.com reports that Professor Moira Clark (Henley Business School) is the new Chair of Judges for the European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards (ECCCSA).

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• Dr Matthew Patterson (Meteorology), joins The Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast to talk about temperature and weather conditions in the UK this summer. Republished by Newsgroove.
• BBC World Service Radio, KSKA Radio, KUOW-FM Radio, KCFR-FM Radio, KUER Radio, KMUW Radio and many other US radio stations mentioned a study on clear-air turbulence from the University of Reading.
• Professor Chris Hilson (Law) was referenced in this ENDS Report article on partnerships between NGOs and big business.

Other Coverage:

• Greatest Hits Radio reports that the University of Reading is inviting local residents to the Summer Community Forum, hosted by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort. Molli Cleaver (Community Engagement Manager) is quoted.
• A University community researcher that works for the Whitley Community Development Association advises local parliamentary candidates to listen to the people for BBC Radio Berkshire.

Alumni:

• University of Guelph’s Vice-President, Dr Rene Van Acker, attended the University of Reading, The Grower reports.