Reading in the news - Wed 13 Sep
13 September 2023
Storm Daniel and Libya flooding: Read our expert comment
- , , , , , , , and many other news outlets quote Professor Suzanne Gray (Meteorology) on Storm Daniel, which has hit Libya.
- Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) is quoted in on how medicanes such as Storm Daniel are relatively rare. Also republished by
- quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on what officials need to do to keep people safe in Libya in response to the impact of Storm Daniel. Also republished by and
Covid vaccine rollout:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical sciences) is interviewed by ITV News on the early deployment of the Covid booster jabs in response to a new, highly-contagious coronavirus variant.
#UniForReading: Our role as a civic University
- BBC 2 and BBC 2 Wales feature the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in an episode of Great British Railway Journeys. Presenter Michael Portillo spoke to Nigel Todd about the University’s origins and its educational outreach to the town’s workers after it was founded.
- mentions that Reading Repertory Theatre’s outreach and education programme, ENGAGE, is in partnership with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by Greatest Hits Radio and interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire about last week’s record-breaking period of heat. Read our news story.
- , , republish a report by which mentions that a team, involving scientists at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and the Met Office, published their findings on the future of tropical storms.
Food and farming:
- Rothamsted Research scientists have collaborated with experts at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to conduct studies into the use of oil within food and drink, reports.
Business and society:
- BBC Oxford spoke to Professor Adrian Palmer (Head of Marketing & Reputation) on the survival of smaller shops and businesses on the high street.
- reports on the 11th Pathways to Property Summer School, hosted by Henley Business School, which seeks to address the lack of diversity and inclusion in the property industry.
Other Coverage:
- ITV News reports on the archaeological excavation of an 8th-century monastery in Cookham, which has come to an end. Professor Gabor Thomas, Nick Pankhurst and Carina Garland (Archaeology) are interviewed. Read our news story.
- mentions how Malaysia hosts several foreign university campuses, including the Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
- quotes Professor Harmonie Toros (Politics and International Relations) in a report about large-scale terror attacks.
- quotes Professor Darius Widera (Pharmacy) on the development of human embryo-like structures created without using sperm, an egg or fertilization.
Alumni:
- The Herald (in print) reports that Stuart Powell earned his degree at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
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