Reading in the news - Fri 28 Mar

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• World Today News reports Dr James O'Donoghue (Meteorology) explaining the swirling light in Europe’s skies was not a UFO event, but a rare occurrence linked to rocket exhaust. Republished by Space-Travel.com, New Dheli Times, Singtao USA, Nychinaren, Chinese in Houston, Chinese in Florida, Seattle Chinaren, Chinese in LA, DC Chinaren, Vegas Chinaren, China Daily and Chinese in Atlanta.

Health and wellbeing

• Thames Valley Chamber highlights the University’s sponsorship of a Windsor Castle event, which brought together leaders and experts to discuss healthcare topics such as patient care.
• BBC Radio Berkshire> speaks to Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy), who emphasises that there is much more we can do to reduce cognitive health risks throughout our lifetime.
• K-013 reports Claire Williams (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) research that demonstrates that eating a handful of walnuts for breakfast can enhance mental sharpness and energy levels. From our story: Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function.

Food and farming:

• MSN reports that seven establishments in the area received positive food hygiene ratings, including Eat at Agriculture at the University’s Earley Gate, and the Library Café.

Business and society:

• People Management highlighted insights from Dr Nadeem Khan (Henley Business School) about the perceived commitment companies are making to environmental, social, and governance change efforts.
• Charles Russell Speechlys featured Professor Stuart Green (Construction Management and Engineering) in the Construction News podcast discussing building safety post-Grenfell.
• Thames Valley Chamber features Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, emphasising the importance of discussions on the UK's emerging industrial strategy.
• TUCO (in print) features Professor Chris Hilson (Law), who stresses the potential of extending the sugar tax to all processed foods. From our story: Tax sugar and salt in food to improve health - report.
• Greatest Hits Radio and Reading Today report a new initiative launched in the Thames Valley, aiming to establish it as the UK's leading region for artificial intelligence, supported by the University. From our story: Initiative launches to boost AI innovation in Thames Valley.
• Times Now reports Bennett University and the University have launched a 3-country Business Management program, offering students international exposure across multiple regions.
• BBC Radio Berkshire featured Scarlett Murphy (Education), director of the Postgraduate Certificate, discussing the decline in teacher recruitment.

Other coverage:

• National World highlights a housebuilder receiving five-star ratings from homeowners in an independent survey operated by the NHBC and LABC, with validation from the University.
• Pharmaceutical Journal reports on the widening ethnicity awarding gap in UK pharmacy graduates, quoting Professor Katrina Bicknell (Pharmacy).

Alumni:

• One America News Network highlights Theodore Roosevelt Malloch, CEO of Roosevelt Global Fiduciary LLC and former professor of Governance and Leadership at Henley Business School.