Reading in the news - Thu 25 Apr
25 April 2024

Stem cells: Hope or hype? reports that researchers from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé called for stem cell treatments to be better regulated. Republished by and . Professor Darius Widera (Pharmacy) was subsequently invited to discuss stem cell applications in the cosmetic industry for . Republished by , and .
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- Cllr Stephen Conway, leader of Wokingham Borough Council, writes that Wokingham have partnered with the University on climate emergency work for the borough, reports.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Claire Ryder (Meteorology) discusses African dust storms affecting western Europe for . Republished by and .
- quotes Dr. Xiangbo Feng (Meteorology) on the rapid growth of tropical cyclone waves over recent decades.
- Professor Matthew Owens (Meteorology) responds to NASA video footage of solar flares for . Republished by .
- Catriona McKinnon (formerly, Reading Centre for Climate and Justice) states their concerns about attempting to manage solar radiation for climate change mitigation, for . Republished by and .
- mentions that the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé contributed to the development of the UK-NRRI. Read our story.
- Professor Mauricio Madrigal, of the University of Los Andes, suggests that the work of the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé in the previous IOTA hurricane disaster, opened up the discussion of ‘climate displacement’ for . (Available via X/Twitter)
- Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) spoke to St. Louis Public Radio on injuries caused by turbulence.
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentions that a Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) has stated that things need to change at Thames Water if it is to cope with an increasing population and climate crisis.
Health and wellbeing
- Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Berkshire about the power of solitude.
- Dr Cathy Manning (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio London on the importance of making supermarkets more accessible for autistic people. also reports.
Business and society:
- mentions that the team compiled for a study on banks in the UK facing significant losses included researchers from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Other Coverage:
- mentions that CBCP Visiting Research Fellow Dr Cheng Xunchang (Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing) led a talk on diverse writing systems in China.
- Gabi Thomas, who works in the Finance team at the University, spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire (approx. 1 hr 15 mins in) about her experience of relocating to England from Czech Republic 27 years ago - why she came, why she’s stayed and what she loves about living in Berkshire.
Alumni:
- reports that Matthew Buckingham studied at Henley Business School. Republished by , and .
- Jacob Ziff completed a Master’s degree at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, reports.
- Russell Shackleton holds an MBA from Henley Business School, mentions. Republished by .
- reports that author, David Martin Jones, studied at the University.
- and mention that Dr. Collen Mashawana completed a Master’s at Henley Business School.