Reading in the news - Mon 13 Sep

9/11: An article on al-Qaida by Dr Christina Hellmich (Politics & International Relations) for is republished by , + and on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to (1hr 18mins), BBC Radio Berkshire and BBC Radio Hereford & Worcestershire about the UK’s scrapping of vaccine passports; was interviewed on TRT World; and answered listener questions on Friday on (3hrs 5mins 55secs). He is quoted by (Germany) on the risks around not being vaccinated.

#PlanetPartners: Reading’s global work for a sustainable future

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) spoke to GB News about the importance of talking about climate change.
• PhD student Jeff Da Costa (Meteorology) was interviewed by (online, and radio) about the apparent lack of action by authorities in Luxembourg after forecasts for heavy rain, which led to severe flooding in July.
• publishes an article co-written by PhD students Chloe Brimicombe (Geography/Walker Institute) and Maureen Wanzala (Geography), Dr Claudia Di Napoli (Agriculture) and Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology), looking at the extreme weather seen this summer.

Rankings rise: The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ rose one place to 61 in the , published on Saturday. The University also held its 201-250 position in the and improved its UK position for the fourth year running, moving up one place to 29 out of 101 participating universities – Reading’s highest position since 2015. It improved in all metrics, including rising three places to 78 in the world for International Outlook. Read our news story.

Other coverage

• Reading has been nominated for five awards in this year’s – an institutional record. Read our news story.
• and quote Dr Mark Shanahan (Politics & International Relations) on the policies appealing to voters in the California recall election.
• (Germany) and reports on ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ research into an antioxidant drug that can prevent heart attacks and strokes. Read our news story.
• reports on Reading research into animal species at risk from roads around the world, quoting Dr Manuela Gonzalez-Suarez (Biological Sciences). Read our news story.
• reports on Reading research showing millets can help prevent cardiovascular disease. Read our news story.
• A repeat of The Food Hospital on features Professor Jeremy Spencer (Food) on a study into the effect of blueberries on brain function.
• (South Africa) interviews Henley Business School Africa MBA student and former South Africa rugby union player Tendai Mtawarira on his studies and swapping sport for business.
• interviews MA Fine Art graduate Cornelia Parker OBE on an Art UK auction fundraiser.
• and (both Nigeria) report on a skills development training programme for African filmmakers, which involves Henley Business School.
• and (China) references the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Malaysia in an article on overseas education.
• interviews one of the performers at Readipop, a music festival held at the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Students’ Union earlier this month.
• quotes a current Reading Real Estate student, who is a friend of US Open tennis grand slam winner Emma Raducanu, in an article on her success.
• The reports on an upcoming dance music festival that is ‘aimed at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students’.