Reading in the news - Tue 12 Mar
12 March 2024

Haiti unrest: Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) is interviewed about the ongoing violence in Haiti for , , and TRT World. Read our expert comment.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- BBC 1 South Today and BBC Radio Berkshire continue coverage of a Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé scheme encouraging toddlers in Whitley Wood to learn to love reading. Rinna Puno-Levett and Elli Walker are interviewed. Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Kieran Hunt (Meteorology) is quoted in articles by , , , , , and about climate change’s impact on storms hitting north India. Read our news story.
- Professor Matthew Owens (Meteorology) discusses holes in the Earth’s magnetic field for . Republished by .
Business and society:
- Dr Melissa Carr (Henley Business School) responds to a study on toxic workplaces for .
Food and farming:
- Professor Jane Parker (Food) was interviewed for the Salter's Institute podcast (approx 8 mins in), discussing the science behind flavours and aromas, as well as the chemistry behind them.
Other Coverage:
- reviews Professor Stuart Green’s (Construction Management and Engineering) new book, ‘Making Sense of Construction Improvement’.
- reports that the University has recently installed new ventilation technology in greenhouses on campus.
- mentions that Maxflex is partnered with the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé on a project regarding the creation of Energy Flexible Certificates for firms and local authorities.
Alumni:
- Investment expert, Jogen Jethani, holds an MSc in Investment Management from Henley Business School, reports.