Reading in the news - Fri 13 Jun

Drought declared: Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted in , , , , , , , , , , , , , and others, and interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on the causes and impacts of UK drought. From our expert comment: Drought declared in Yorkshire

Plane crash: Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , , and others, on the normal weather conditions on the day of the Air India crash. Dr Jonny Williams (Meteorology) provided comment to Heart Radio. From our expert comment: Ahmedabad plane crash

#UniForReading: how we support our local community

• BBC Radio Berkshire reports Sanctuary Strikers FC and the University, is hosting a free Community Cup to help unite asylum seekers and refugees through football.
• and reports on the launch of a new Eco Skills Centre in Arborfield, involving the University and local volunteers for environmental projects.

Culture and heritage:

• Dr Richard Blakemore (History) spoke to Australian TV show on the discovery of treasure-laden Spanish galleon.

Food and farming:

•  and  highlight Reading research on benefits of diets including dairy, compared to plant-only alternatives. From our story: Veggie diet beats vegan for diabetes prevention benefits

Other news:

• Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by , on new images of the Sun’s south pole.

Alumni:

• highlights that Erica Perry Briody, global talent acquisition leader and Henley MBA, has been included in Who’s Who.