Reading in the news - Wed 12 Mar

Loddon Garden Village plans: , , , and report on the launch of the University’s community consultation for plans for Loddon Garden Village, a new development near Shinfield, Arborfield and Sindlesham. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and Greatest Hits Radio about the University’s involvement in the project. From our story: Consultation begins on new garden village for Wokingham.

North Sea collision: Dr Alex Lukyanov (Mathematics and Statistics) was quoted in , , , , , , , and about the environmental implications following the ship collision in the North Sea. He also spoke to Heart Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Berkshire. 

Further coverage includes: , , , , , , , , , , and many more. From our expert comment: ‘North Sea oil spill environmental impact could be severe’. 

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• Dr Chris Wyver (Agriculture) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about Fruitwatch, a citizen science project analysing tree blossom. From our story: Public match experts in blossom watch – now help track 2025.
•  Heart Berkshire mentioned that data from the University showed that last Sunday was one of the warmest spring days on record. From our expert comment: Sunny Sunday was among warmest early Spring days.
• reports on a new study led by Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on how changing cloud coverage is accelerating climate change. From our story: Earth's 'dirty mirror' effect is accelerating climate change.

Other coverage:

• and highlights the Reading Half Marathon on March 23, with the route passing through the University campus before finishing at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
• Dr Alexandra Cox (Law) wrote an article for on the story of Clementina Rind, a pivotal female figure in early American journalism.
• and reports a breakthrough in next-generation polio vaccines, featuring an international research collaboration that included the University.
• The Museum of English Rural Life is featured in a repeat episode of BBC Two’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

Alumni:

• highlights the appointment of John Chaplin, a Henley Business School graduate, as a non-Executive director at Paycorp.
• reviews a book by the chief executive of Arts Council England, Darren Henley, noting his studies at Henley Business School.
• A former teacher spoke to of his teacher training days at Bulmershe College, which was part of the University. The interview was syndicated on regional stations around the UK.