Reading in the news - Mon 19 Aug
19 August 2024

Stevenson screens: highlights new research by Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) on the accuracy of Victorian weather measurement technology. Republished by , and .
Health and wellbeing:
- quotes Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) on the likelihood of monkeypox spreading across the UK.
- Channel Five features Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences), who tested water bottles from a sports team to examine the bacteria present.
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- mentions research from PhD student Karolina Krupska (Geography) that found the Environment Agency’s pollution forecast system uses outdated technology. Read our news story.
- , and republish a piece in written by Professor Christopher Merchant (Meteorology) discussing Earth's 13-month record heat streak.
- features the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s climate stripes to illustrate the average temperature changes in Karachi, Pakistan, since 1875.
- quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on the increasing turbulence experienced during flights.
- discusses the potential impact of superstorms from space on modern life. Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted.
Food and farming:
- mentions the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is a strong competitor to AgroParisTech in the field of agricultural technology.
- highlights the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé's School of Agriculture, Policy and Development as a leading institution in food and resource economics.
- and quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the health benefits of eating five fruits and vegetables a day.
Business and society:
- reports that Henley Business School Africa is participating in Huawei’s 2024 edition of Women in Tech. Linda Buckley (Henley Business School Africa) is quoted.
- reports on an open letter signed by Professor Jo Phoenix (Criminology) urging Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to reconsider plans to halt campus free speech legislation.
Other coverage:
- Portsmouth News (in print), , , all mention A-level students who will start studying at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- highlights Lizzie Bentham's Red Brick Mystery Series, which includes a novel set at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé in the 1930s.
- The Daily Telegraph (in print) reports that Dr Ewan Page, Vice-Chancellor of the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé from 1979 to 1993, celebrated his birthday this weekend.
- profiles the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Malaysia.
Alumni:
- highlights Reform MP Rupert Lowe's background, noting his education at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- features the obituary of teacher and artist Anthony Harris, a Reading University alumnus.
- reports on Daisy Kambalame, the Chief Executive Officer of the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, who holds a master’s degree in business economics from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- profiles Mark Hill, a 47-year-old antiques expert often featured on Antiques Roadshow, who studied History of Art & Architecture at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.