Reading in the news - Wed 11 Sep
11 September 2024

Extreme temperatures and rainfall to come: reports on research from the Centre for International Climate Research (CICERO) and the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, revealing troubling projections for future climate extremes. Republished by , , , , , . Read our news story.
Health and wellbeing
- (UKCEH) highlights a study into the risk of dengue fever in the UK, by researchers from UKCEH, the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, the University of Glasgow, and Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland. Republished by ,
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- features a study co-authored by Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology), highlighting the compounded effects of air pollution cleanup on global warming. Republished by , and .
Food and farming:
- features a collaboration between the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and Mimica on the development of the innovative “Bump Tag,” a tool designed to reduce food waste and encourage sustainable consumer behaviour. Read our story.
- Research Blog highlights the importance of local food in terms of health, noting that fruits and vegetables start losing nutrients immediately after being picked according to the report featured by .
Business and society:
- features Henley Business School's Narendra Laljani (Programme Director, Executive Management Programme) discussing “toxic assumptions” as a key factor in corporate failures.
- Professor Adrian Palmer (Marketing and Reputation) comments on IKEA's latest strategy of selling preowned furniture highlighting that for the initiative to succeed as featured by .
- Professor Rita Fontinha (Strategic Human Resource Management) will be a panellist at an upcoming discussion on the opportunities and challenges of the 4-day workweek model reported by .
Other Coverage:
- highlights Raheem, a Cayman Prep graduate who plans to attend the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé to major in biomedical science after completing his student internship at Brac Dental Clinic.
- highlights an upcoming conference on the experiences of child refugees, featuring academics from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé alongside experts from other institutions.
- features research from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé demonstrating that an electro-active polymer hydrogel can "memorise" experiences similar to biological neurons. Read our news story.
- Multiple Gulf sources including , , , , , and mention the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé among 150 international universities represented at a forum showcasing six specializations – artificial intelligence, computer science, medicine, nursing, aeronautical engineering, and software engineering – where students and educators could meet representatives of foreign universities.
- BBC Radio Berkshire highlights an opportunity where students at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé are offering style makeovers as part of their practical experience.
Alumni:
- highlights the efforts to save Europe's largest salt lagoon, Mar Menor, and credits Teresa Vicente, a professor from the University of Murcia who had a three month fellowship at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.