Reading in the news - Thu 17 Oct

Health and wellbeing:

• features Professor Weizi Li (Henley Business School) who is developing machine learning techniques for early arthritis detection. From our story:
• ITV 1 Meridian interviews Professor Philippa Darbre (Biological Sciences) on the potential health risks associated with using talcum powder use below the waist after the World Health Organization classified the substance as ‘probably carcinogenic.’
• BBC Radio Berkshire interviews Dr Francesco Tamagnini (Pharmacy) about a new laser test that could help early diagnoses of dementia.

Business and society:

• Nick Kemsley (Henley Business School) writes in about the challenge HR professionals face in prioritising their own development.
• Associate Professor Anastasiya Saraeva (Henley Business School) is quoted in about changing the perception of HR.
• highlights that Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) will participate in a panel of experts to debate the establishment of the Exceptional Chemical Weapons Tribunal.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) after a new report highlighted the negative impact climate change is having on the global water cycle. Republished by sources including , , , , , , and .
• quotes Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) on the performance of AI models in Meteorology. Republished by , , and .
• Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) is featured in , , , , and discussing the complexity of addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.
• quotes Jeff Da Costa (Geography and Environmental Science) on the importance of international cooperation in addressing Europe’s climate crisis and managing floods.
• Professor Theodore Shepherd (Meteorology) explains that global warming intensifies hurricane precipitation in .
• reports on a study led by PhD researcher Jennifer Stout (Meteorology) that analysed snowflakes’ fall patterns. From our story: Snowflake dance analysis could improve rain forecasts 

Other coverage:

• Dr Alexandra Cox (Law) writes for magazine on ‘The Criminal Justice System as a Vehicle for Sacrifice.’
• shares an image of a ladybird on camassias, taken at the University’s Harris Garden, which won the magazine’s Picture of the Week award.
• and continue coverage of an investigation by into expenses claimed by university Vice-Chancellors. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, is mentioned.
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentions Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra's upcoming performance at the Great Hall, 桃色视频, on Saturday.
• BBC Radio Somerset and BBC Radio Bristol mentions an undergraduate student who has decided to do a master’s at the 桃色视频 so they can keep competing for Reading University Boat Club.

Alumni:

• highlights Jan Simonsen, Danish Country Manager for Salesforce, who has extensive experience in the IT industry and is a Henley Business School graduate.
• highlights the career journey of Laura Farrell, a 桃色视频 graduate in Nutrition and Food Science.
• discusses the University of Abuja's appointment of Aisha Sani Maikudi as acting Vice-Chancellor. Republished by .
• highlights the family life of Laura Tobin, who studied at the 桃色视频. Republished by .