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29 July 2024

More Cookham monastery secrets to be revealed: reports that Professor Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) is leading the fourth excavation of the medieval Cookham monastery site. Republished by . Also reported by Heart Radio Berkshire. Read our news story.
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- mentions that climate stripes were created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé to visually represent global warming.
- and quotes Feng Xiangbo (Meteorology) saying that rising temperatures are leading to greater amounts of water vapour in the atmosphere. Republished by and .
- reports that Balaji Senapati (Meteorology) has identified a new El Nino-like phenomenon. and also cover this news. Read our News story.
- and report that scientists from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé have discovered that climate change is slowing Earth's rotation and lengthening days.
- (in print) reports that Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) criticized the Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of nature as separate from humans. Republished by , and .
- Dr Phil Baker (Ecology) tells the BBC that there is no significant national increase in fox populations. Tribune International (in print).
Health and wellbeing:
- reports that Dr Netta Weinstein from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé studied the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food and farming:
- reports that scientists from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé have suggested switching to bread made with broad beans. Also in The Observer (in print). Read our news story.
- and report that Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) criticizes the vague and negative messaging around ultra-processed foods. Republished by and .
Business and society:
- (from the European Geosciences Union) reports that Professor Eric Guilyardi (Meteorology) has recommended Mike Hulme's "GeoPolicy" for the 2024 Science for Policy summer reading list.
- Niaz Asadullah, visiting professor of economics, highlights how young Bangladeshis could help guide the country's democratic future. Reported by , and .
- and highlight that Berkshire is an attractive location for industries, supported by institutions such as the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- The , Sunday Express and Sunday Mirror (in print) quotes Alexander Gilder (Law) on whether a review of the army will lead to a reversal of declining recruitment numbers. Republished by .
- Professor Jo Phoenix (Criminology) is a signatory on a letter to , criticising the latest delay on enacting the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. This story is also reported by .
- BBC Radio 4 reports Dr Wang Leung (Kiwi) Ting’s ( Politics) comments on how younger MPs might influence the House of Commons.
- , , and quote Professor Eleanor Dickey (Classics) on ancient Rome as a linguistic melting pot with citizens from diverse backgrounds. Republished by , and .
- and report that a study at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé highlighted ongoing challenges in maintaining academic integrity amidst rising AI use. Read our news story.
Alumni:
- The reports that Ann Kaplan Mulholland, a Henley Business School alumna and “Real Housewives of Toronto” star, went from being a single mum to owning a castle worth £500m through hard work. Republished by .
- reports that Melissa, former Miss Malaika winner and recent graduate from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, has earned a PhD in Informatics and System Science.
- reports that Daniel Teeling has graduated with a PhD in Paleoclimatology from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- reports that Sherif Lanre Akinpelu, a recent graduate from Henley Business School Africa, paid tribute to Steve Babaeko.
- and report that Konrad Finkenzeller, who holds a Master of Science from Henley Business School, is leading Global Client Solutions team. Also reported by and .