Reading in the news - Wed 14 May

Air turbulence: A global report on the jetstream mentions research by Professor Paul Williams and Mark Prosser (both Meteorology) confirming that climate change is increasing turbulence on major flight routes. Coverage in: The i Paper (print), , , , , , , , , , , and .

Health and wellbeing:

• , and highlight a study led by Professor Vimal Karani (Food and Nutritional Sciences), which found that a vegetarian diet is more effective than a vegan diet for preventing diabetes. From our story: Veggie diet beats vegan for diabetes prevention benefits.
• includes comments by Professor Chris Hilson (Law), lead author of the Transforming UK Food Systems Programme report, advocating for an extension of the sugar tax. From our story: Tax sugar and salt in food to improve health - report

Food and farming:

• Professor Richard Tiffin (Agriculture/Agrimetrics) is quoted in this article about UK fruit and veg imports vs using innovative technology to grow our own produce.
• reports on research conducted by Dr Robbie Girling (Agriculture, Policy and Development) exploring how ozone pollution reduces the number of pollinators visiting flowers.
• and report that scientists at the University have found that adding a handful of walnuts to your breakfast can improve brain function throughout the day. From our story: Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function
• mentions Dr Afroditi Chatzifragkou (Food and Nutritional Sciences) as part of a panel discussing microbial foods as an alternative source of nutrients.
• quotes Dr Paola Tosi (Agri-Food Economics and Marketing) discussing how changing seasonal weather patterns are making it increasingly difficult for farmers to decide where to plant crops.

Business and society:

• interviewed Professor Tricia Riddell (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences), who discussed survey findings from Henley Business School showing that around 60% of UK workers feel overwhelmed by AI. Professor Keiichi Nakata (Henley Business School) spoke to and about the same survey.
• Jon Foster-Pedley Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa writes for on why business leaders must understand their customers’ needs.
• highlights Henley Business School's renewed partnership with skills specialist Think to expand its apprenticeship programmes

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• interviewed Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology), highlighting his journey into weather research and the department’s role in climate monitoring.
• quotes Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) discussing the rapid advancements in AI-powered weather prediction.
• features Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) discussing the role of clouds in global warming.
• and mention the climate stripes, developed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology), as a visualisation technique to help convey the scale of climate change more effectively.

Other coverage:

• reports that Professor Simon Chandler-Wilde (Mathematics) has been honoured with two prestigious prizes. From our story: Acoustics medal and Welsh fellowship for esteemed Professor
• Dr Manuela González-Suárez (Ecology) is quoted by , commenting on recent data regarding a 250% surge in scorpion sting cases in Brazil. Originally reported by .
• A local furniture maker talks to about his upcoming exhibition in The Museum of English Rural Life, owned by the University.

Alumni:

• highlights Zayd Khalid Maniar’s background, including his Economics degree from the University. Maniar is the Managing Partner of Crowe in the UAE.
• profiles Stephen David Jones, who studied law at the University in 1979 and later ran a law firm. Republished by .