Reading in the news - Mon 14 Jul

UK heatwave 3.0:

• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and , on a study predicting rise in heat deaths by the 2070s. Also in , , , , , , , , , , and others.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) discussed the serious health impacts of a heatwave, in the (via Press Association) and others.
• A study by scientists at the University is mentioned by ITV Evening News linking climate change with heatwave peaks. Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , and .
• Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) discusses hosepipe bans on BBC Radio 4 Today, programme, and Times Radio, with clips on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 6 Music, and local BBC radio stations. Dr Neumann is quoted by the , , , , , , , ,  and others.

Health and wellbeing:

• An article in the on the latest measles death in the UK features comments by Professor Ian Jones. Republished by , , . 
• reports that the University is one of only two UK institutions offering an integrated Master of Physician Associate Studies as part of a four-year undergraduate degree.
• The and report on University research which found silent moments can strengthen relationships.

Food and farming:

• Dr Zoe Barker is quoted in a  article about the ways in which animals deal with the heat.
• Dr Marie Lewis is quoted in an article on Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth in the .
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by , , , , and , on the potential impact of nitrates in meat.
• A study by Professor Kuhnle show how bananas in smoothies can prevent absorption of flavanols, reports . From our news story: Don’t go bananas to avoid this common smoothie slip-up.

Business and society:

• reports that the University delivers courses related to the European Digital Markets Act.
• reports that Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) delivered a keynote speech on leadership influence.
• reports that the Reading Tech Cluster held its first public event at Henley Business School.
• references research by Dr Amanda Hall (Politics) that highlights how Eleventh Night bonfires in Northern Ireland have become politicised.
• Current MBA candidate at Henley Business School Africa, Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza, writes for on the systemic challenges facing South Africa.
• Professor Peter Scott (Henley Business School) writes for on rent reviews.  mentions a 2005 report on rent reviews
• A 2020 Reading report on neighbourhood plans was cited in a Westminster Hall debate, via BBC Parliament.
• profiles Stefan Nilsson, who has lectured at Henley Business School, on hedge funds.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• uses the climate stripes graphic developed by Professor Ed Hawkins, and Kew Gardens have planted a bed, based on the graphic, reports .
• quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology), on how climate change increases extreme rainfall.
• quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on how greenhouse gas levels significantly intensified European heatwaves in June.
• and feature Gabriel Perez, PhD in climate science, on the use of AI in climate forecasting.
• reports on the new ECMWF headquarters at Whiteknights. From our story: Government minister visit for ECMWF HQ milestone.
• mentions that the hottest ever 12 July was recorded at the 桃色视频 in 1923.
• (Vietnam) mentions climate change and flooding, with comment from Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science). Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) comments on floods in the , , and . Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) is quoted by on the weather causes of the Texas floods. has an article on the floods and disaster preparedness, with comment from Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology and Geography). Republished by , .
• reports that the University’s Reading Bee Team will participate in Kew Gardens’ Bees’ Needs science festival.

Heritage and culture:

• reports on the ongoing archaeological dig at Cookham. From our story: Tumours and trauma treated at Anglo-Saxon 'hospice’
• Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) was interviewed by Voice of Islam radio on his research on ritual and material culture.

Other coverage:

• Yuan Yang MP’s column in mentions that the University has paused SANG payments for residents at Shinfield Gardens.
• reports that the University’s Digital Technology Services was shortlisted at the Thames Valley Tech Awards.
• Henley Standard (in print) reports that a VJ Day 80th anniversary tea will be held at Henley Business School’s Greenlands campus.
• and feature The Stretch, a band formed at Reading University, performing locally at various venues.

Alumni:

• features Dr Piers Taylor, a PhD from the School of Architecture, on a home he designed.
• A profile of Feyisayo Alayande on , mentions that she studied Business Economics at the University.
• profiles Professor Adri Drotskie, referring to her previous role, at Henley Business School, South Africa.
• Andy Johnson, Managing Director of Wyevale Nurseries, did a BSc in Horticulture at the 桃色视频, reports.
• Anni Holliday, who graduated in English Literature and Language, has a new book out, reports .
• Ioannis Petris, founder of Athlos Capital, is profiled by , including reference to his time studying at the ICMA Centre.