Reading in the news - Thu 20 Mar

Climate education: features a review of climate education, which the University contributed to as host of the National Climate Education Action Plan Group. From our story: Climate expertise helps shape new school curriculum

Licensing Landords: reports that a new discretionary licence scheme for landlords in Reading is moving forward, following a public consultation that included a survey by the University. Community Engagement Manager, Molli Cleaver, is quoted.

#UniForReading:

• reports that the Library Café at the University received a top food hygiene rating of 5, while Eat at Agriculture was rated 4.
• reports that Wokingham Borough Council has approved the university’s plans to refurbish its Grade II listed URS building on the Whiteknights campus.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• highlights a masterclass by Professor Chris Merchant (Meteorology) at Wokingham Theatre.
• and feature University research on improving extreme weather predictions and co-author Dorothy Heinrich (Meteorology) highlights the urgency of adaptation. From our story: How to stop being surprised by extreme weather – study.

Business and society:

• highlights Daryl Lai, a senior partner at JTJB-Taipei, who is currently pursuing a PhD at the University, researching AI and corporate law.
• features Henley Business School professors Andrew and Nada Kakabadse discussing whether a merit-focused approach could offer a sustainable future.
• highlights Associate Professor Anne Dibley (Henley Business School) emphasising the key elements in delivering an effective apprenticeship strategy.
• BBC Radio Berkshire features Scarlett Murphy (Education) discussing the need to encourage more people into teaching.

Health and wellbeing:

• Heart North East Radio, Heart Radio London, Heart North Devon Radio, Heart Radio Berkshire, Heart Radio Cambridge, Heart Radio Bristol, Heart Radio Yorkshire, Heart Radio Gloucestershire, Heart Essex Radio, Heart Radio Hampshire, Heart Radio Kent and more report on research from the University, which found that couples who share frequent moments of silence have the healthiest and happiest relationships.