Reading in the news - Thu 8 Feb
08 February 2024

Hormones: Dr Andrew Bicknell (Biomedical Sciences) spoke to ’s In Our Time about hormones and how they control the way our bodies work.
Hard evidence: quotes Dr Francesco Tamagnini (Pharmacy) saying more ‘hard evidence’ is needed after a new study suggested men may reduce their Alzheimer's risk if they take erectile dysfunction drugs. Republished by , , and .
Saving churches: Dr Alanna Cant (Archaeology) writes for on the National Churches Trust’s campaign to save UK historic churches.
Health and wellbeing:
- republished an article by , which mentions that clinical psychologists from the University trialled three different medications for treating depression in teenagers.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) spoke to on the need for climate action after global warming exceeded 1.5C across an entire year.
- Dr Rob Thompson spoke to about how we measure rainfall.
Other Coverage:
- Research from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé suggests that the countryside is out of reach for non-white individuals, the reports.
Alumni:
- mentions that property developer Nick Candy studied at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- Artist, Stella Sevastopoulos earned her degree at the University, reports.
- Creative Director, Jack Davidge completed his studies at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, and mentions.
- , , , and mention that Samantha Atkinson, Vice President and Principal Consultant for NSF, holds a PhD from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- Sam Graves, who studied Real Estate at the University, has joined Savills’ Rural Professional team, reports.