Reading in the news - Mon 21 Oct
21 October 2024

Shinfield Studios completion: visited Shinfield Studios at Thames Valley Science Park - owned by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé – following its completion earlier this year.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- quotes Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) on the risks of failure to act on biodiversity loss. Republised by , and .
republishes a quote Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) gave to commented on the threats to the Earth’s water cycle. Also republished by and . - Professor Richard Allan is quoted by on a new study about the acceleration of global warming.
- Professor Chris Scott (Meteorology) explains the purpose and function of High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program for .
- Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by on the impact climate change has on monsoon variability in India.
- republishes a article by Dr James O'Donoghue (Meteorology) about NASA’s Europa Clipper mission.
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is collaborating with mental health charity, The Wave Project, to help connect young people with nature. Coverage from .
- BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Brian Lo (Meteorology) about last week’s warm weather.
- Professor Benoit Mayer (Law) is quoted by on the role courts should play in climate litigation.
Health and wellbeing:
- republishes a story from on the impact Covid-19 has on the heart. Professor Angela Clerk and Professor Jon Gibbins (both Biomedical Sciences) are quoted.
- Professor Patricia Riddell (Psychology) discusses the definition of stress for .
Business and society:
- Essex Life (in print) features a study led by Professor Billy Wong (Education) which highlights the importance of understanding how different student groups perceive computer science. From our story: Redefining the computer whiz.
- quotes Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) on the significance of diplomatic immunity.
Heritage and culture:
- quotes Professor Trish Reid (Film, Theatre and Television) on the history of Scottish theatre.
- BBC Radio London spoke to actor Lucian Msamati, who stars in a new adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, about his recent visit to the Beckett Collection at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Other coverage:
- mentions a report from Dr Anna Jackman (Geography and Environmental Sciences) which examined the benefits of using UAVs.
- Dr Carmen Silvestri (Applied Linguistics) will moderate a workshop in London focusing on multilingualism for parents and educators in the Italian community, reports.
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentions a wheelchair dance workshop hosted at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Alumni:
- , and reports on the death of Vasso Papandreou, a prominent Greek politician and champion for women’s representation in politics, at the age of 79. Papandreou earned her Ph.D. from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé. Republished by multiple sources including , , , , , , , , , , , and more.
- mentions Robert Abela, who completed an MBA at Henley Business School.
- and highlights Agriculture graduate Beatrice Eyong, who will attend Realnews's 12th Anniversary Lecture.
- reports on the death of Marianna Savva, a 19-year-old Business Administration student.
- highlights the achievements of Professor Aisha Maikudi, an alumna of the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé who is a candidate for the vice-chancellor position at the University of Abuja.
- mentions Folarin Falana, a Nigerian rapper who holds a Law degree from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, after he appeared on a gameshow.
- highlights the appointment of Plant Sciences graduate Ruth Davis as the UK's first Special Representative for Nature. Republished by .