Reading in the news - Mon 29 Ju

More Cookham monastery secrets to be revealed: The Maidenhead Advertiser reports that Professor Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) is leading the fourth excavation of the medieval Cookham monastery site. Republished by Slough Express. Also reported by Heart Radio Berkshire. Read our news story.

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• The World Now mentions that climate stripes were created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) at the University of Reading to visually represent global warming.
• India Today and Gulf Daily News quotes Feng Xiangbo (Meteorology) saying that rising temperatures are leading to greater amounts of water vapour in the atmosphere. Republished by Yahoo! News and MSN.
• CNN Indonesia reports that Balaji Senapati (Meteorology) has identified a new El Nino-like phenomenon. ScienceAlert and Yahoo! News also cover this news. Read our News story.
• Ground News and MSN report that scientists from the University of Reading have discovered that climate change is slowing Earth's rotation and lengthening days.
• The Guardian (in print) reports that Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) criticized the Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of nature as separate from humans. Republished by Yahoo! News, MSN UK and Aol.
• Dr Phil Baker (Ecology) tells the BBC that there is no significant national increase in fox populations. Tribune International (in print).

Health and wellbeing:

• BBC Radio 4 reports that Dr Netta Weinstein from the University of Reading studied the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food and farming:

• Business Mayor reports that scientists from the University of Reading have suggested switching to bread made with broad beans. Also in The Observer (in print). Read our news story.
• BBC and The Guardian report that Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) criticizes the vague and negative messaging around ultra-processed foods. Republished by MSN and Yahoo! News.

Business and society:

• EGU Blogs (from the European Geosciences Union) reports that Professor Eric Guilyardi (Meteorology) has recommended Mike Hulme's "GeoPolicy" for the 2024 Science for Policy summer reading list.
• Niaz Asadullah, visiting professor of economics, highlights how young Bangladeshis could help guide the country's democratic future. Reported by The Quint, and The New Arab.
• Wokingham Today and Reading Today highlight that Berkshire is an attractive location for industries, supported by institutions such as the University of Reading.
• The Express, Sunday Express and Sunday Mirror (in print) quotes Alexander Gilder (Law) on whether a review of the army will lead to a reversal of declining recruitment numbers. Republished by MSN.
• Professor Jo Phoenix (Criminology) is a signatory on a letter to The Guardian, criticising the latest delay on enacting the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. This story is also reported by Mail Online.
• BBC Radio 4 reports Dr Wang Leung (Kiwi) Ting’s ( Politics) comments on how younger MPs might influence the House of Commons.
• BBC World News, NPR, and GBP quote Professor Eleanor Dickey (Classics) on ancient Rome as a linguistic melting pot with citizens from diverse backgrounds. Republished by News Explorer, and WJCT News.
• Mirror and MSN report that a study at the University of Reading highlighted ongoing challenges in maintaining academic integrity amidst rising AI use. Read our news story.

Alumni:

• The Mirror reports that Ann Kaplan Mulholland, a Henley Business School alumna and “Real Housewives of Toronto” star, went from being a single mum to owning a castle worth £500m through hard work. Republished by MSN.
• Yen reports that Melissa, former Miss Malaika winner and recent graduate from the University of Reading, has earned a PhD in Informatics and System Science.
• The Warrington Guardian reports that Daniel Teeling has graduated with a PhD in Paleoclimatology from the University of Reading.
• This day live reports that Sherif Lanre Akinpelu, a recent graduate from Henley Business School Africa, paid tribute to Steve Babaeko.
• Business Insider and Property Magazine report that Konrad Finkenzeller, who holds a Master of Science from Henley Business School, is leading PATRIZIA’s Global Client Solutions team. Also reported by  EQS and Market Screener.