Reading in the news - Mon 18 Dec
18 December 2023

Reading leads the pack in sustainability and environmental leadership
- BBC Berkshire and report that the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is number one in a list of sustainable institutions from People and Planet. Professor Andrew Charlton Perez (Meteorology) and Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort are quoted. Read our news story.
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé wins prize for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership. Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is mentioned, and Professor Andrew Charlton Perez (Meteorology) is quoted, by and . Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- and the front page story on magazine (and in print) quote Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on the impact of climate change on air turbulance, noting that satellites cannot provide warnings ahead of time.
- highlights the Climate Stripes graphic, mentioning Professor Ellie Highwood and Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
- Professor Chris Merchant’s recent Café Scientifique talk on climate change is reviewed in Henley Standard (in print).
Health and wellbeing
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) shares his expert advice on how to recover from winter colds and flu for , republished by and .
- The Times (in print) and the cite Professor Jeremy Spencer (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the potential health benefits of polyphenols found in champagne.
Business and society:
- mentions the successful partnership between the MultiChoice Talent Factory and Henley Business School.
- Chief Operating Officer of Aurum Solutions, Dave Anfield, highlights the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé as a source of talented new graduates, in and .
- Professor Andrew Kakabadse writes on civil service decision-making in .
Other Coverage:
- Greatest Hits Radio mentions an upcoming boxing event and a performance of Ibiza anthems, set to be held at Reading’s Palmer Park.
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé has been awarded £1 million to explore the findings of amateur metal detectorists, logged in the British Museum’s portable antiques scheme. Roberta Gilchrist (Archaeology) is quoted in the Methodist Recorder (in print).
- Voices of Islam Radio mentions the speech and language therapy service offered by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, for free. Allie Biddle (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) is quoted.
- Rock band, The Amazons, will perform at the University’s 3Sixty venue, reports.
- quotes Professor Carol Fuller (Education) explaining that the collective experience is why we like Christmas.
Alumni:
- In an article about MP, Penny Mordaunt’s campaign for party leader, The Sunday Times (in print) mentions that she holds a degree in Philosophy from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- mentions that Director of Corporate Affairs of the NDDC, Mr Pius Ughakpoteni, holds an MSc in Business and Management Research from Henley Business School.
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