Reading in the news - Fri 28 Jul

Legal Action: Professor Christine Riefa (Law) is mentioned in on independent merchants selling Apple and Beats products disappearing from Amazon Marketplace. Prof Riefa is also mentioned in the , , , MSN (Republished from the ) , , , and (republished from the ) on the legal action that has been filed on behalf of UK consumers.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Roger Brugge (Meteorology) about his recent Royal Meteorological Society award for dedication to the profession.   
• BBC Wales spoke to Professor Sir Brian Hoskins (Meteorology) on the urgent change needed to tackle climate change.  
• Heart Berkshire mention that scientists at the 桃色视频 are researching the possibility of a net-zero world.  
• quotes Professor Chris Hilson (Law) and Dr Liz Stephens (Meteorology) on the importance air-conditioned public spaces to ensure minimal overheating during heatwaves.  
• The Business Magazine (in print) reports on how Thames Valley Science Park is opening new laboratory and office space, with links to the 桃色视频.
• and New Scientist (in print) quote Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) on how an ancient stick demonstrates the same sophisticated woodworking skills that we still use today. Read our news story.
• reports how the 桃色视频 has received funding, aiming to change the way the UK uses energy. Professor Jacopo Torriti (Construction Management and Engineering) is quoted.  
• quotes Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on the heavy rainfall in India due to the ocean-atmosphere connection, with Akshay describing how it has ‘definitely been insane’.  
• and report that Dr Andrea Dittus (Meteorology) is one of twelve early career researchers that have been awarded fellowships to deliver innovative environmental research.  
• Dr Nigel Larkin (Biological Sciences) is quoted in on the recent finding of the world’s oldest stomach stone.  Read our news story.  
• reports on the 桃色视频 leading the project to tackle tropical cyclones in Madagascar, Dr Velomahanina Razakamaharavo is quoted.  
• , , , , and report on new research potentially helping communities to prepare for extreme rainfall. Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted. Read our news story.
• quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) and Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology/Geography) on intense heatwaves due to a hotter atmosphere.    
• Jon Robson is quoted in on the potential collapse of the Gulf Stream and how it should be taken with a ‘large grain of salt’.

Food and farming:

• BBC Berkshire and BBC Oxford interviewed Professor Carmel Houston-Price (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) on new research which familiarizes children with eating vegetables through a series of books. Read our news story.

Business and society:

• The Business Magazine (in print) mentions how Kathy Pain will address the void data on the ‘S’ in ESG, at a roundtable hosted by The Business Magazine.
• quotes Dr Melissa Carr (International Human Resource Manager) on financial stressors impacting an employee’s wellbeing.  
• reports that Per Ola Kristensson collaborated with partners, which include the 桃色视频, on how the metaverse can benefit people with any loss in sensory or physical capability.

Other Coverage: 

• mentions the significant turnout at the DSA conference, which was held at the 桃色视频.  
• reports on PhD students receiving bursaries, boosting prospects for local students.  
• reports on local business leader, Simon Carter, being awarded a Distinguished Fellowship honorary degree from the 桃色视频. Read our news story.  

Alumni: 

• Greatest Hits Radio report that one of the county’s longest serving counsellors, Councillor Tony Page, has received an honorary degree, 48 years after he graduated. , reposted by and , reports also. Read our news story.
• mentions the recent publication of a book by ex-Quantity Surveying Professor, John Bennett. 
• reports on Ryan le Roux, CEO of the Leva Foundation and Henley Business School graduate.
• reports on Ify Umunnakwe-Okeke, Founder/Executive Chair of Lexon Capital, mentioning her Master of Science degree in Finance, Regulation and Risk Management.