麻豆传媒

Iran conflict: Professor Rosa Freedman (Law, pictured) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and Fox News about the ongoing Iran conflict, with further comments in , , , , , , ,  (republished by , , and ) and various outlets. From our expert comment: Iran strikes: ‘Diplomatic resolution farther away than ever’ 

Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) was quoted by , , and  (republished by , , , , , and various global outlets) on the legality of the attacks. Professor Michael Schmitt (Law) was quoted by , , ,   , , and other outlets about the death of Iran’s supreme leader. From our expert comment: Iran strikes: 'US cannot rely on self-defence claims' 

Food and farming:

•  quoted Dr Katie Barfoot (Psychology) on her research into the benefits of flavanol-rich foods. A study by Dr Daniel Lamport (Psychology) on the benefits of orange juice is also mentioned.  

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• PhD researcher Karan Ruparell (Meteorology, pictured) was quoted by  and  (republished by ) about on the impact of climate change on recent rainy weather, and also appeared on  (from 12:00). Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire on the effects on water reservoirs. BBC Radio Berkshire also mentioned the rainfall recorded on campus. From our expert comment: Rain for 31 days straight breaks records as flood risks grow. 
•  republished a  article on a comment co-authored by Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and Professor Rowan Sutton (Meteorology) on the need for updated climate change risk assessments. From our story: ‘Update climate change risks list to avoid worst impacts’ 
• Comments from Professor Maria Shahgedanova (Geography and Environmental Science) on glacial melting in Central Asia were featured by . 

Business and society:

• Emeritus Professor Derek Clements-Croome (Construction Management and Engineering) was quoted by  about biophilic architectural design. 
•  and  (republished by ) quoted Dr Yoshikatsu Hayashi (Biomedical Engineering) about a neuron-powered computer chip learning to play videogames. 
• Dr Melissa Carr (Henley Business School) was quoted by  about the cost of working unpaid overtime. 

Heritage and culture:

•  and BBC Radio Norfolk reported on the University-funded production Glitch. 

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• The University is backing Reading's bid for City of Culture, reports , quoting Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor. From our story: University backs Reading’s City of Culture bid 

Other coverage:

•  mentioned a study into the cause of damaged household items when moving. 
• 麻豆传媒 chefs Hadi Roumanos, Lucy Stokes, Nick Trela, and Christos Mavrozoumis are finalists in various categories for annual The University Caterers Organisation Competitions event, reports . 

Alumni:

• Animal Science graduate Jeremy Kerswell, Plumpton College Principle, was quoted by  about agricultural education. 
• Richard Robinson, Teacher and Music graduate, was interviewed by .  
•  interviewed Reading graduate and CEO of Neuren Pharmaceuticals, Jon Pilcher.