Reading in the news - Thu 8 Aug
08 August 2024

UK riots: , , CTV News and continues to feature insights from Professor Rosa Freedman (Law), discussing how far-right actors exploited misinformation about the Southport killings to influence riots across the UK.
Health and wellbeing:
- reports on a study by Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food and Nutritional Sciences) that found switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats positively reduces long-term disease risk. Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) who emphasises the need to reduce dependence on air travel in a story about the climate impact of aircraft contrails.
- nominates the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Climate and Sustainability Education in Initial Teacher Education program for its Collaborative Award in Teaching Excellence.
- quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography and Environmental Science) who explains that the current megadrought in Texas is notable for its long duration. Covered by , , , , , and more.
Food and farming:
- reports on a study by Dr James Ryalls (Agriculture) explaining the importance of odour maps for pollinators.
Heritage and Culture:
- features an article by Anja Rekeszus (Languages and Culture) discussing three women who wrote fairytales that challenged the gender norms established by the Brothers Grimm.
- BBC Radio 4 features Dr Jeremy Burchardt (History) who discusses his research on field boundaries and the historical significance of fences, hedges, and walls.
Business and society:
- Dr Holly Andrews (Henley Business School) writes for on the productivity and financial benefits companies get from a four-day workweek.
- highlights a paper from Henley Business School, detailing Norway's strategic energy policies.
- reports on concerns that excessive reliance on AI might devalue higher education. The article references a study by Dr Peter Scarfe on the difficulties of detecting AI-written exam answers. Read our news story.
Alumni:
- reports that Paulo Bártolo, who holds a PhD in Polymer Physics, has been awarded the Medal of Merit of the Portuguese Communities.