Reading in the news - Tue 4 Mar

Ukraine:  quotes Dr Kenton White (Politics and International Relations) on how Russia threatens Ukraine and the Baltic states without Western military guarantees; Professor Susanne Clausen (Art) was interviewed for BBC Radio Berkshire’s Ukraine special. 

Health and wellbeing

•  quotes Professor Gary Stephens on microdosing common prescription drugs.
• republished a Telegraph article featuring Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the benefits of omega-3.
• , , mentions research by Professor Chris Venditti (Biological Sciences) and colleagues. From our story: Bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief

Food and farming:

• reports on health benefits of beans, quoting Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food and Nutritional Sciences).

Business and society:

•  highlights that ISCA is partnering with the 桃色视频 Malaysia to provide pathways for students to pursue the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification.
•  highlights a University study showing that reduced workweeks improve mental health, lowering burnout and stress while increasing job satisfaction.
• highlights research by the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication contributing to user-centred wayfinding improvements in Southampton.

Other coverage:

•  reports that James Gilman, the University fly-half, is playing for Reading Rams development side.
• Student sculler Thomas Zammitt won a gold and silver in the BUCS rowing event in Newcastle, reports the

Alumni:

•  features Sophie Perret, Managing Director of HVS London, MSc in Real Estate Investment and Finance.
• , , , , , , , and  report that Alejandro Garcia Mella, a Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed to Aramis Group.