Reading in the news - Mon 25 Sep
25 September 2023
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) is quoted in the , suggesting that the new Covid-19 variant, Pirola, isn’t any more harmful than other variants. Also republished by and .
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Chris Hilson was interviewed by Civil Service World (in print) about the UK’s resilience to the impacts of climate change.
- Dr James Ryalls (Sustainable Land Management) co-writes an article for (republished by ) regarding the ways in which air pollution is making life tougher for bugs. Read our news story.
- Professor Christopher Scott (Meteorology) is quoted in about a rocket potentially creating a hole in the ionosphere. Republished by , , , , and many more.
- published an explainer about atmospheric rivers, mentioning a 2013 study by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé on the weather phenomenon.
- The Daily Mail (in print) reports on the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s study into the rise in clear air turbulence due to climate change.
Food and farming:
- quotes Dr Laurence Smith (Agri-Food Economics and Marketing) on the challenge faced when feeding cows a 100% grass-fed diet. Republished by , , and .
Business and society:
- Jon Foster Pedley (Dean, Henley Business School) writes for on business schools playing a key role in equipping leaders to fight climate change.
- Professor Andrew Kakabadse and Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) write for on the value of NED’s (Non-executive directors), their responsibilities and compliance.
Other Coverage:
- The Reading Chronicle (in print) reports on the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé being ranked as one of the best universities in the South East, according to The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. Read our news story.
- quotes Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) on what customary international law is, after reports of a potential link between the Indian government and the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia, Canada. Also republished by and .
- Beccles and Bungay Journal (in print) quotes Professor Matthew Worley (History) on a new book that recalls stories of the East Anglian music scene in the 1950s and 60s.
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé has received a Fairtrade University and College status award, and mention.
- Professor Helen Parish (History) is quoted by , and on the autumn equinox.
Alumni:
- Chief Executive Officer of DA-Desk, Dionysis Tzelepis, holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and a Masters in Finance from Henley Business School, reports. Republished by .
- FE Week (in print) mentions that Natspec CEO, Clare Howard, earned a History and Politics degree at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- Artist, Nigel Wade, studied History of Art and Architecture at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, reports.
- writes on male eating disorders, body dysmorphia and advocacy, mentioning Toby Clarke, who trained to be a qualified teacher at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
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