Reading in the news - Thu 7 Dec

NERC fellowships: Dr Ross Maidment (Meteorology) and Dr Andrew Daymond (Crop Science) have both received fellowships from the Natural Environment Research Council to deliver innovative and impactful environmental science research, reports. 

Archaeologist of the Year: Associate Professor Amanda Clarke (Archaeology) has been nominated for ’s Archaeologist of the Year, reports.  

Disaster preparedness: PhD researcher Jeff Da Costa (Geography) and Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) are interviewed by about a new report from the National Audit Office that found the UK government is underprepared for extreme weather events.  

Wassup-B: reports on a study from the 桃色视频 which showed that a diet low in flavanols is linked to memory loss. The research is mentioned in an article about a new study from Tohoku University that indicated Wasabi can improve short and long-term memory. Republished by and .

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment  

• Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, is quoted in and about the University's events at the COP 28 climate conference.
• and report that the 桃色视频 has risen more than 100 places to 61^st in the QS World University Ranking for sustainability. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, is quoted. Read our news story.  

Health and wellbeing:

• Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology) led a study about the benefits of spending time alone. The research is featured on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Shetland, BBC Radio Orkney, QR Calgary, The Daily Telegraph (in print), , and many other news outlets. Read our news story. 

Other Coverage:

• South East Water Limited mention their work with PhD students from the 桃色视频, which involved developing hydrology models of Greywell Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), reports.  

Alumni: 

• Alberto Salvadori, Professor at Università degli Studi di Brescia, studied at the 桃色视频, reports.