Reading in the news - Thu 29 Feb
29 February 2024
Ultra-processed foods exposure: Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) reacts to a review that suggests ultra-processed foods are linked to 32 illnesses for the , The Telegraph and . Republished by, , , , and many other news outlets.
Academic freedom: The quotes a speech given by Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort, given to Parliament earlier this week, calling on universities to promote academic freedom and promote diversity of thought. Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- mentions the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast and the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction programme, which could help to provide accurate weather forecasts up to six weeks ahead. Professor Pier Luigi Vidale (Meteorology) is quoted. Republished by .
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is part of a project that looks at the attitudes of society to UK forests, according to and .
- TalkTV and TalkRadio discuss the need to improve bathing forecasts across the UK’s designated bathing locations. Read our news story.
Food and farming:
- continues coverage of a study led by PhD researcher Charlotte Howard (Agriculture) that found flower margins can prevent pests from damaging fruits. Republished by , and . Read our news coverage (Reposted by .)
- Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé researchers are part of a team involved in a government-backed project aimed at improving fermentation innovation, reports.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Helen Parish (History) discusses Julius Caesar’s Year of Confusion for the BBC Future. Republished by .
- Reading Phoenix Choir will be performing at the University’s Great Hall to mark International Women’s Day, reports.
Alumni:
- Global lead of international and strategic capital for JLL, Tim Graham, studied at the University, reports.