Reading in the news - Mon 12 Aug

Redefining the Computer Whiz: highlights research by Professor Billy Wong (Institute of Education) that challenges traditional stereotypes of computer science students. Republished by , , , , , and more. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• highlights a 2023 study by Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology), revealing a significant rise in clear-air turbulence across the globe. Republished by , and .
• highlights insights from Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) on the unusually cold temperatures in June.
• Surrey quotes Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) who has issued a warning to the public to avoid the River Mole in Surrey due to dangerously high levels of pollution.
• features research led by Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) revealing that extreme storms can alter the boiling point of water, resulting in a bland cup of tea.

Health and wellbeing

• features comments from Dr Stella Chan (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) who explains the psychological impact of continued mask-wearing on teenagers who may now be the only one of their peers still wearing one. Republished by , and .
• features Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) who emphasizes the importance of social connections for maintaining brain health, recommending making new friends and joining social groups.

Food and farming:

• As reported by , Chris Wyver (Agriculture) discovered warmer springs in the UK are causing Bramley apples to bloom earlier, while their pollinators are less responsive to these changes.
• BBC Radio 4 featured Dr Jeremy Burchardt (History) provided insight into the growing divide between farming and non-farming communities, on ‘Right to Roam’.

Heritage and Culture

• Features the 桃色视频's Department of Archaeology, which has been excavating a long-lost Anglo-Saxon monastery in Cookham. Republished by . Read our News Story.

Business and society:

• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) discusses the unexpected benefits of empowering employees to define their tasks. Reported by .
• features Paula Kilpinen, the new CEO of Henley Business School Finland, who discusses how hybrid working has become a permanent fixture in today’s work environment.
• features an article by Professor Wing Lam (Provost, 桃色视频 Malaysia) where he shares his views on the concept of paying students a salary to work on commercial projects while they study, as per the private Dyson Institute in the UK.
• quotes Professor Kate Williams (History) who suggested on Times Radio that King Charles should have spoken earlier about the importance of multiculturalism and unity during the unrest. Republished by , , , and .

Other Coverage:

• Pest Control News (in print) speaks to 桃色视频 PhD student, Ana Carolina Yamakawa, citing a collaborative project between the 桃色视频 and Killgerm Chemicals Ltd.
• A report on Nick Tenconi’s leading role in an anti-immigrant protest outside a hotel in Reading mentions his opposition to a petition to ban Turning Point UK, a group he leads, from the 桃色视频 campus, last year.
• highlights that students from the 桃色视频 were organising a counter-demonstration on Saturday, in response to recent anti-immigration protests and racially motivated incidents. Republished by .
• highlights the upcoming final of the Botanical University Challenge 2024, where the 桃色视频 will compete.Bottom of Form

Alumni:

• highlights Corneliu Bodea, who completed the Board Directors' Program at Henley Business School, emphasizes the role of failure in achieving success and advocates for sustainable business practices to support future generations.
• continue to highlight the remarkable journey of an HR leader Maggie Mojapelo who earned an MBA from Henley Business School.
• highlights an upcoming show by abstract artist and Reading graduate Rowena Comrie, featuring her recent works inspired by coastlines and horizons.
• highlights that Dr Daniel Olukoya, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries cleric and General Overseer, who earned a doctorate from the 桃色视频, emphasised the ministry's impact in strengthening prayers in Christianity. Republished by and .Top of Form