Reading in the news - Fri 28 Apr

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climate stripes are reported on by ITV 1 News, he was interviewed by BBC World Service Radio on his work re-interpreting climate data on the 1903 ‘Ulysses’ storm, (read our news story), and he is mentioned by as a speaker at this year's General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU).
• Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by on what the weather has been like on May 6 in years gone by, in anticipation of the King’s coronation on the same date this year. Read our expert comment.
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by on how extreme flight turbulence may more than double in the future due to climate change.
• mentions that the art exhibit, the Gaia globe, will be exhibited in Reading following a collaboration between the University, Reading Borough Council, Reading Climate Change Partnership, and Reading BID. Read our news story.
• Professor Tom Oliver was interviewed for (26.10) about biodiversity and housing developments.

How objects impact memory: A previous episode of BBC 2 England's Bargain Hunt re-aired, in which Professor Arlene Astell (Psychology) was interviewed on how objects from the past can impact memory.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the , suggesting that the vulnerable should continue to get vaccinated against new variants of covid. and repost.

Business and society:

• , , and report on the unveiling of the John Madejski Centre for Reputation Africa in Cape Town.
• mentions that Professor Marko Milanovi (Law) was on a panel of experts that reviewed Amnesty International's criticism of Ukraine.
• mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek.

Food and farming:

• Professor Chris Reynolds (Agriculture) is quoted by and on the University's collaborative research which aims to address the causes of heat stress for indoor-housed dairy cows.

Other Coverage:

• , , , and report Tory MP James Sunderland has been invited to speak at an event hosted by the University's politics association. Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted.
• Student, Jess Ashley was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire, and she discussed the new documentary-style comedy series available on Amazon Prime, Jury Duty.
• mentions that public speaking expert, Caroline Goyder speaks regularly at Henley Business School. 

Alumni:

• , , and report on the appointment of Henley Business School alumna, Vera Petrova as the new manager of Flip Bulgaria.
• publishes a collaborative article on the U.S. tornado season by Reading alumnus, James Cosgrove.
• publishes an article by Reading alumnus, Peter Ogudoro, on how education is an indispensable tool for progress and sustainability.
• mention Dr Rob Cook, a former Geography student, for reviewing inside information for a company's announcement.