Reading in the news - Tue 16 Apr
16 April 2024

Charity of the Year: , , , BBC Radio Berkshire and Greatest Hits Radio continue coverage of the launch of the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Charity of the Year scheme. Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted.
Israel and Iran:
- BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to Dr Younis Lahwej (Languages and Cultures) on the escalating tension between Israel and Iran.
- Heart Radio Berkshire spoke to Professor Harmonie Toros (Politics and International Relations) about the same topic.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- Shhh… Wellness will be holding an event at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé later this month, BBC Radio Berkshire reports.
- mentions that the first-ever Reading Half Marathon was held from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé in 1983.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- quotes Professor Maria Shahgedanova (Geography and Environmental Science) on extreme flooding becoming more frequent due to climate change.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) was featured on Voice of Islam Radio, discussing the protection of children’s rights in armed conflicts.
- TalkRadio spoke to Professor Steven Mithen (Archaeology) about his new book, The Language Puzzle.
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is investing in an international growth partnership with UniQuest, reports.