Reading in the news - Thu 11 Sep

#SpaceStars

• Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) was quoted in and  for articles about seeing Saturn this September. Republished by and .

Health and wellbeing:

• (republished by ) quoted Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on diet changes since the 1970s.

Food and farming:

• featured research from Professor Chris Reynolds (Animal Sciences) on how seaweed additives can lower greenhouse emissions from cows.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• and highlighted Reading as a partner for a project testing a new environmental health data model.
• Research from Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) is mentioned by , which found China’s efforts to increase air quality accelerated global warming. From our story: Air pollution cuts in East Asia likely accelerated warming
• and quoted Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on why monsoon activity in India has been deadlier this year.
• republished an article from , written by Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology), about how scientists measure the length of days.
• mentioned an art exhibition opening in Brazil, based on the climate stripes, designed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
• Energy Mix report on Singapore’s new aviation plan, which includes updated measures to protect passengers during severe turbulence. Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted, discussing the dangers of increasing air turbulence.

Business and society:

• quoted Dr Kenton White (Politics and International Relations) about identifying Russian drones found in Poland.
• Research from Dr Natthapoj Trakulphadetkrai (Education) is mentioned by on how maths can be taught through storytelling.
• Professor Tom Oliver’s (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) article on building more nature-centric housing is republished by .
• and highlighted the MA in Board Practice and Directorship offered by Henley Business School.

Heritage and culture:

• , BBC Radio Berkshire and provided further coverage of the construction of the Natural History Museum’s collections, research and digitisation centre, located at Reading-owned Thames Valley Science Park. From our story: Natural History Museum breaks ground on new research centre
• , and quoted Professor Kate Williams (History) on historic parallels in the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry.
• (republished by and ) mentioned Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) for a piece about identifying ancient stones on the island of Islay.
• report on a guided walk developed by Dr Stephen Gage (Architecture) on the Georgian architecture around Reading.

Other coverage:

• BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned Readipop’s upcoming event being held at the University this weekend.
• The University is mentioned in an article from about the latest addition to its board of directors.

Alumni:

• (republished by ) mentioned Accounting student Anna Fields in a list of students giving advice on what to bring to university.
• celebrates Geography and Economics graduate Steve Chapman, who has been at Smithdon High School in Hunstanton for the last 30 years and is now assistant headteacher.
• reports that Sakeena Adams, who has an MBA from Henley Business School, is Regional People Director for Sage AME.
• , , and highlighted that Ruth Buckley, CIO for Cork City Council, has an MBA from Henley Business School.