Reading in the news - Fri 26 Jul
26 July 2024

Look after your employees: Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) explains that economic inactivity is largely due to businesses neglecting fair compensation, job security, and employee wellbeing, in .
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Xiangbo Feng (Meteorology) explains that uneven ocean warming is causing more intense rainfall and fiercer typhoons. Quoted by , , , ,, and .
- Dr Claire Ryder (Meteorology) says research is continuing to improve climate models' ability to predict atmospheric dust emission and transport, with respect to aircraft engines. Reported by Particulate Matters (in print).
- Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) highlights that human-caused warming is intensifying the water cycle, leading to more floods and droughts. Reported by
- Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé research reveals that climate change is causing more frequent and severe turbulence due to extreme wind speed changes at different altitudes. Reported by
Health and wellbeing:
- Dr Netta Weinstein (Psychology) discusses her research into the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on 90.7 WMFE - Florida.
Business and society:
- Commenting on the US election, Dr Mark Shanahan (formerly Politics and International Relations) told BBC Radio Berkshire that Democrats are aiming for a smooth transition to Miss Harris before their convention in August.
- Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) writes that the UK should reject ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, in .
Other Coverage:
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is building the Shinfield Pavilion and sports pitches to meet legal obligations for new housing. Reported by .
- 3sixty at Reading University Students' Union received a top food hygiene rating. Reported by .
Alumni:
- Fikile Mdiniso, an alumna of Henley Business School with a postgraduate diploma in Management Practices, is currently pursuing a PhD and an international MBA. Reported by
- Nigel Horton-Baker, a key figure at REDA, is emphasizing the importance of business collaboration for Reading’s growth. Reported by .
- Russell Shackleton, Executive MBA alumni from Henley Business School, will lead an online Corporate Governance training course. Reported and .