Reading in the news - Tue 8 Oct
08 October 2024

Black History Month: BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles (Geography) about Black History Month in Reading.
Business and society:
- reports that Henley Business School received £1.2 million to lead a new research project. From our story:
- (Malaysia) highlights the value of property management qualifications such as those offered at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Malaysia.
- (South Africa) reports on a new partnership between the Black Management Forum and Henley Business School Africa for transformative leadership skills.
Food and farming:
- (US) broadcasts a BBC Radio 4 documentary that references research by Norman Cowell (formerly of Food and Nutritional Sciences) about the 19th century development of canned food.
Other Coverage:
- includes a column by the leader of Wokingham Borough Council on a new Community Vision for Wokingham, created with input from the University.
- and review BBC series Solar System, which includes an interview with Dr James O'Donoghue (Meteorology).
- quotes Professor Chris Hilson (Law) on the failure of regulators to prevent illegal waste dumping in Kent.
- Texas Public Radio (US) reports on research by Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) on strengthening weather extremes. From our story: Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next two decades
- Radio Times (in print) highlights a classic 1978 concert by singer-songwriter John Martyn at the University.
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