Reading in the news - Fri 8 Mar
08 March 2024
Storytime sessions: A University of Reading scheme which helps toddlers in Whitley Wood learn to love to read is seeking new funding, Reading Today reports. Elli Walker (Institute of Education) is quoted. Radio coverage is provided by BBC Radio Berkshire. Read our news story.
Haiti violence: Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) is interviewed by Al-Jazeera and France24 about the ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.
Chemobrain: Professor Nazanin Derakhshan (Psychology and Clinical Languages Sciences) responds to a study about how light and sound therapy for Alzheimer’s may also prevent 'chemo brain' for New Scientist.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university:
- BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Oxford and Greatest Hits Radio continue coverage on ‘Resilience Rucksacks’, a scheme from the University of Reading aiming to support schoolchildren’s mental health. Read our news coverage.
- Wokingham Today reports that Professor Chris Merchant (Meteorology) will speak about changing climates at a men’s discussion group in Wokingham.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- BBC News reports that the Climate Wall in Jersey has added a stripe to show 2023 temperatures. Republished by Yahoo! News and Aol..
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) comments on the unprecedented global warmth experienced in February 2024, and the impact of El Nińo on global sea surface temperatures for Forbes, i news, Aljazeera, MSN, North Somerset Times, Latestly, ANI News and many other publications like Global News and Daily Maverick. Read our news coverage.
- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) also discusses record global temperatures for WHDH, ABC17 News and Newser. Read our news coverage.
Business and society:
- Business Because reports on a Henley Business School study that found studying for an advanced business degree can improve women’s confidence, self-efficacy, and energy.
Alumni:
- Matthew Fittock (formerly Archaeology) is quoted in Arnet, discussing a rare clay figurine of a Roman God found in the UK.
- Dr Wincci Soo holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Reading, Study International reports.
- Santecs new social value business support lead, Susan Emmett, studied at the University, Water Magazine reports.