Reading in the news - Fri 13 Nov
13 December 2024

Early Europeans: and quotes Dr Geoff Smith (Archaeology) on research into early Europeans, published in . Also mentioned by , . , , , , , , , , , , . From our story: Oldest human DNA reveals family network that spanned Europe.
Honorary degree: and report that Steve McManus, Chief Executive of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, received an honorary degree from the University. From our story: Hospital boss honoured for leadership and vision.
Health and wellbeing:
- interviews Professor Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) on the unusually high number of hospital admissions for flu this year.
- quotes Professor Ian Jones (Biomedical Sciences) about viruses missing from an Australian lab.
- reports on research that mites, as studied by Dr Alejandra Perotti (Ecology and Evolutionary Sciences), are driving evolutionary changes.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- highlights Reading research on the Atlantic average temperature being above the long-term average in southern Spain.
- quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on research into changes in river flow worldwide. Republished by CNN affiliates including KESQ, KION 546, KTVZ, ABC17 News, , and .
- features insights from a (Meteorology) on the difficulty of snow predictions in the UK.
- quotes Professor Sarah Dance (Mathematics) on the new AI weather model developed by Google.
- quotes Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on the methods used to detect solar flares.
- highlights Dr Ranjini Swaminathan (Meteorology) on the need for high-sensitivity climate models in impact assessments.
Other coverage:
- highlights research from the University on how dark chocolate can improve memory.
- highlights Karín Lesnik-Oberstein (English Literature) discussing societal pressures on women to conform to beauty standards.
Alumni:
- highlights Henley Business School's role in the career of Bonga Percy Vilakazi.