Reading in the news - Wed 11 Dec
11 December 2024

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- reported that Wokingham's Community Vision, outlining aspirations for the next decade, was developed by a steering group which included the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted in in an article about public confusion surrounding yellow weather warnings. Republished by and . From our story: Storm Darragh red warning: ‘severe consequences’ expected.
- and quote Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) on the lack of clear guidance when flood warnings were sent out in Valencia earlier this year.
- highlights a study led by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, emphasizing that high-sensitivity climate models should be considered when projecting future regional climate impacts. From our story: Impact studies must include high-sensitivity climate models
Other coverage:
- The Museum of English Rural Life is featured in an episode of .
- reported that Ramandeep Nijjar, a second-year zoology student, won a BBC Countryfile award for her nature conservation work. From our story: Zoology student named Countryfile Young Countryside Champion.
- highlighted that Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre hosted INTOX 2024, in collaboration with the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, discussing advancements in clinical toxinology.
- reports that Gurpreet Dhillon, HR Business Partner at Anchor, praised the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé for its programmes boosting student social mobility in the housing sector.
- highlights that The Jam's live album Dig The New Breed includes a performance from the University in 1979, alongside recordings from other key UK gigs.
- , , and report that graduations at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé are taking place this week.
- An article in Ayr Advertiser (print) on feeding garden birds cites research by Dr Melanie Orros (Ecology) and Professor Mark Fellowes (formerly Ecology).
Alumni:
- , and report that Nick Candy, newly appointed treasurer of Reform UK, graduated from the University with a degree in human geography. Republished by , , , , , and others.
- highlighted Amina Mohammed, a Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé geography alumna, whose career includes leadership roles with the United Nations and African Union.
- profiles the life of Henley Business School alumnus Gerry Heward, who pursued an MBA in 1987 and later worked part-time at Henley until the age of 65.
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