Reading in the news - Thu 12 Sep
12 September 2024

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Sky News quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on the potential effects of the La Niña weather pattern. Republished by , , , and .
- Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) has co-written an article for on mass flooding in South Sudan.
- Professor Michaela Hegglin (Meteorology) is quoted in this article about the environmental impact of the pharma industry.
- features a story about Stevenson screens, citing recent research by the University. Read our news story.
- Heart Berkshire, , and highlight research supported by the University and led by the CICERO Center for International Climate Research, which has revealed that 75% of the global population could face extreme weather risks over the next 20 years. Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) is quoted. Read our news story.
- explains that the greening prosperity stripes, used to measure progress toward net zero emissions, are based on climate warming stripes developed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
Health and wellbeing:
- (Portuguese) highlights a study involving researchers from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, UKCEH, University of Glasgow, and Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland, which identifies areas in Europe at risk of dengue fever due to the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito.
- Research by Professor David Warburton (Psychology) on some of the benefits of nicotine is cited in .
- Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food and Nutritional Science) is mentioned in a article, as a member of the UK government’s advisory panel on nutrition.
Business and society:
- Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) will lead discussions on the challenges and opportunities of the four-day workweek model at an event this week, as featured by (Portuguese).
- Henley Business School Africa recently hosted the 2024 Huawei Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme. Christine Williams (Henley Business School Africa) led the workshop, reported by .
Other Coverage:
- Online reports that residential roads near the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, including Northcourt Avenue and Wellington Avenue, may reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph. Republished by and is also mentioned on .
- A photography enthusiast shared their AP Picture of the Week 2024, which features a photo taken in the University's Harris Garden, capturing a ladybird on camassias, in .
- spoke to Sara Chapman (Typography and Graphic Communication) about a student branding project which will see them offer free design services to local charities and businesses.
- reports that the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé has improved its position in the Guardian University Guide, moving up from 44th to 35th place. Read our news story.
- An article on about designing spaces for the hospitality sector mentions a project the University is involved with, in collaboration with the Royal National Institute of Blind People and the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
- carries a story on the potential closure of Whitley Villa GP Surgery, which is run by the University Medical Group.
- covered a recent study by the University about the use of AI in exams. Republished by , , , , , , , , , , and many more.
- features an event where the film See No Evil will be screened in Wokingham. The screening will be introduced by Professor John Gibbs (Film, Theatre and Television).
- An article on covers the 2020 excavation, led by the University, of an Anglo-Saxon warlord found near Marlow.
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