Reading in the news - Thu 27 Mar

Neptune’s auroras: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and feature Dr James O'Donoghue(Meteorology), co-author of a study on Neptune’s auroras. From our story: Space telescope captures Neptunes auroras for first time.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• mentions Sir Steve Redgrave meeting young rowers from the University to discuss improving water quality in UK rivers and lakes.

Health and wellbeing

• KWGN (CW) – Denver Radio reported on research from the University, which found that jaw movement disrupts the nerve signals responsible for mentally practicing a song.

Food and farming:

• features a study by Dr Anna Macready (Agri-Food Economics and Marketing) on consumer acceptance of insect-based foods.
• features a report led by Professor Chris Hilson (Law), calling for an extension of the sugar tax to all processed foods.

Business and society:

• highlights the Henley Global Executive MBA, awarded by the University in South Africa and the UK.
• BBC Radio Parliament featured a discussion on the impact of the new minimum wage laws on young workers, highlighting that around 13,000 undergraduates at the University will benefit.
• BBC Radio Berkshire featured Dr Kenton White (Politics and International Relations), discussing the role of international instability in global affairs.

Other coverage:

• A strange blue and white swirl appeared over European skies, thought to have been caused by a Space X flight that released frozen fuel after taking off from Florida. Dr James Donoghue (Meteorology) comments: .
• features Venue Reading & Venue Henley, part of the University, offering a variety of riverside and lakeside venues across its campuses for different events.
• highlights Andrew Mangham (English Literature) and his book The Poetry of Menotti Lerro (Cambridge Scholars, 2011).

Alumni:

• highlights the promotion of Henry Chin as CBRE’s new Global Head of Research. Chin holds an MSc in Real Estate from the University.