Reading in the news - Thu 6 Jun
06 June 2024

Eat yourself happy:
and mentions research that found that a poor-quality diet impacts our mental wellbeing and alters brain chemistry and structure. Dr Piril Hepsomali (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) is quoted. Republished by , , , , , and . Read our story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentions Professor Reginald Sutcliffe, who set up the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Meteorology department in the 60’s, and his key role in changing the date of a D-day operation to account for poor weather.
- reports that researchers from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé are using measurements of atmospheric electricity, gathered from 1925-1984, to help gauge El Niño’s effect on thunderstorms. Republished by and .
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted in a report by , discussing the impact of climate change. Republished by , , .
- Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) is quoted in a piece about research into global warming, for .
Health and wellbeing
- Tan Wingenbach (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) writes for , discussing how not telling international recruits about the UK’s health surcharge is a ‘con’.
Food and farming:
- mentions a study by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, finding that 20-25% of the UK’s land may display suitable weather conditions for chardonnay grapes to thrive in. Read our story.
- reports the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS) is in partnership with many institutions, including the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Business and society:
- reports that Dr Rachel McCloy (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) was a part of a research project which looked at eye movements and decisions when interacting with past performance charts.
Other Coverage:
- shares continued coverage of the current pro-Palestine encampment at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé. Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Republished by and .
- Kevin Mortimer (Head of Operations) is quoted in , discussing different engineers ‘cross-pollinating’ in duties.
- mentions that five innovative curators from the University’s PhD Program in Curating will share their research at Curatorial Intensive.
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé has climed QS World University Ranking’s Top 200 for the second year in a row, reports. Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Read our story.