Reading in the news - Tue 8 Oct

Black History Month: BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles (Geography) about Black History Month in Reading.

Business and society:

• Digital Health reports that Henley Business School received £1.2 million to lead a new research project. From our story: AI set to improve early detection of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
• EdgeProp (Malaysia) highlights the value of property management qualifications such as those offered at the University of Reading Malaysia.
• Leader.co.za (South Africa) reports on a new partnership between the Black Management Forum and Henley Business School Africa for transformative leadership skills.

Food and farming:

• WMFE Radio Orlando (US) broadcasts a BBC Radio 4 documentary that references research by  Norman Cowell (formerly of Food and Nutritional Sciences) about the 19th century development of canned food.

Other Coverage:

• Bracknell News includes a column by the leader of Wokingham Borough Council on a new Community Vision for Wokingham, created with input from the University.
• Space.com and Tribune International review BBC series Solar System, which includes an interview with Dr James O'Donoghue (Meteorology).
• Ends Report quotes Professor Chris Hilson (Law) on the failure of regulators to prevent illegal waste dumping in Kent.   
• Texas Public Radio (US) reports on research by Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) on strengthening weather extremes. From our story: Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next two decades
• Radio Times (in print) highlights a classic 1978 concert by singer-songwriter John Martyn at the University.