Reading in the news - Fri 31 May
31 May 2024

Attempts to reduce emissions inadvertently cause maritime warming:
Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) responds to a study on measures to reduce air pollution from shipping, which may have inadvertently increased global warming, for . Republished by , and . Along with Dr Laura Wilcox (Meterology), Professor Allan provided expert reactions to this story, for the . Dr Laura Wilcox is further quoted by . Republished by and .
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Continued coverage of Anthony Illingworth’s (Meteorology) brainchild, Earthcare is provided by BBC Newsround. Read our news story.
- Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by regarding evidence of global warming increasing the duration of heatwaves and El Niño.
Food and farming:
- shares a quote by Vimal Karami (Food & Nutrition) from the recent Future of Nutrition Summit at Vitafoods Europe.
Other Coverage:
- Channel 4 and the Daily Mail quote Professor Laurence Harwood (Chemistry) regarding products on Temu that leave children vulnerable to lead poisoning. Republished by and .
- mentions that the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is working with Step Up’s FORMA, to provide expert feedback from experienced tutors and academics. Republished by , and
- Dr Kate Allen (Art) is quoted in , describing herself and Ranjita Dhital’s work to create ‘Purple Stars’, a project that brings together experts, with and without intellectual disability, to make museum experiences more inclusive.
- mentions that the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is one of three institutions to offer The Felix Scholarship.
- BBC Radio Oxford mentions that Applicant Croudace Homes and The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé have submitted plans to build houses in Didcot.
Alumni:
- shares an obituary for Charlene Allen, who was once the international deputy director at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé. Republished by .