Reading in the news - Mon 14 Jul

UK heatwave 3.0:

• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by The Guardian, Daily Mail, and The Independent, on a study predicting rise in heat deaths by the 2070s. Also in LBC News Radio, The Irish News, inkl, Yahoo! News UK, MSN UK, Ireland Live, Heart, Sky News, Coast FM, Smooth Radio, and others.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) discussed the serious health impacts of a heatwave, in the Independent (via Press Association) and others.
• A study by scientists at the University is mentioned by ITV Evening News linking climate change with heatwave peaks. Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is quoted by BBC Weather, Birmingham Mail, Leeds Live,Edinburgh Live and Yorkshire Live.
• Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) discusses hosepipe bans on BBC Radio 4 Today, programme, and Times Radio, with clips on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 6 Music, and local BBC radio stations. Dr Neumann is quoted by the Guardian, Telegraph, AOL, Yahoo, MSN, Birmingham Mail, DNYUZ, Ghana Guardian, Metro, and others.

Health and wellbeing:

• An article in the Telegraph on the latest measles death in the UK features comments by Professor Ian Jones. Republished by MSN, Yahoo, AOL. 
• British Journal of Nursing reports that the University is one of only two UK institutions offering an integrated Master of Physician Associate Studies as part of a four-year undergraduate degree.
• The New York Post and Yahoo! Lifestyle report on University research which found silent moments can strengthen relationships.

Food and farming:

• Dr Zoe Barker is quoted in a Guardian article about the ways in which animals deal with the heat.
• Dr Marie Lewis is quoted in an article on Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth in the Mail on Sunday.
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by Drugs.com, U.S. News, HealthDay, The News (Jang), and Newsmax, on the potential impact of nitrates in meat.
• A study by Professor Kuhnle show how bananas in smoothies can prevent absorption of flavanols, reports Aus Today. From our news story: Don’t go bananas to avoid this common smoothie slip-up.

Business and society:

• Politis reports that the University delivers courses related to the European Digital Markets Act.
• HRPro reports that Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) delivered a keynote speech on leadership influence.
• Insider Media reports that the Reading Tech Cluster held its first public event at Henley Business School.
• IrishCentral references research by Dr Amanda Hall (Politics) that highlights how Eleventh Night bonfires in Northern Ireland have become politicised.
• Current MBA candidate at Henley Business School Africa, Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza, writes for Business Report on the systemic challenges facing South Africa.
• Professor Peter Scott (Henley Business School) writes for Bisnow on rent reviews. Logistics Matters mentions a 2005 report on rent reviews
• A 2020 Reading report on neighbourhood plans was cited in a Westminster Hall debate, via BBC Parliament.
• Hedge Nordic profiles Stefan Nilsson, who has lectured at Henley Business School, on hedge funds.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Euronews uses the climate stripes graphic developed by Professor Ed Hawkins, and Kew Gardens have planted a bed, based on the graphic, reports The Sunday Times.
• Scientias quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology), on how climate change increases extreme rainfall.
• NordSIP quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on how greenhouse gas levels significantly intensified European heatwaves in June.
• Blog Jornal da Mulher and EAEMaq feature Gabriel Perez, PhD in climate science, on the use of AI in climate forecasting.
• Architects’ Datafile reports on the new ECMWF headquarters at Whiteknights. From our story: Government minister visit for ECMWF HQ milestone.
• Belfast News Letter mentions that the hottest ever 12 July was recorded at the University of Reading in 1923.
• Nhan Dan (Vietnam) mentions climate change and flooding, with comment from Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science). Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) comments on floods in the New York Times, Texarcana Gazette, DNYUZ and The Spokesman - Review. Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) is quoted by Natural News on the weather causes of the Texas floods. Xinhua has an article on the floods and disaster preparedness, with comment from Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology and Geography). Republished by Massachusetts State News, African News Agency.
• SW Londoner reports that the University’s Reading Bee Team will participate in Kew Gardens’ Bees’ Needs science festival.

Heritage and culture:

• Maidenhead Advertiser reports on the ongoing archaeological dig at Cookham. From our story: Tumours and trauma treated at Anglo-Saxon 'hospice’
• Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) was interviewed by Voice of Islam radio on his research on ritual and material culture.

Other coverage:

• Yuan Yang MP’s column in Wokingham Today mentions that the University has paused SANG payments for residents at Shinfield Gardens.
• Insider Media reports that the University’s Digital Technology Services was shortlisted at the Thames Valley Tech Awards.
• Henley Standard (in print) reports that a VJ Day 80th anniversary tea will be held at Henley Business School’s Greenlands campus.
• Reading Today and Wokingham Today feature The Stretch, a band formed at Reading University, performing locally at various venues.

Alumni:

• DNYUZ features Dr Piers Taylor, a PhD from the School of Architecture, on a home he designed.
• A profile of Feyisayo Alayande on This Day, mentions that she studied Business Economics at the University.
• The Citizen profiles Professor Adri Drotskie, referring to her previous role, at Henley Business School, South Africa.
• Andy Johnson, Managing Director of Wyevale Nurseries, did a BSc in Horticulture at the University of Reading, The Landscaper reports.
• Anni Holliday, who graduated in English Literature and Language, has a new book out, reports Female First.
• Ioannis Petris, founder of Athlos Capital, is profiled by In Business News, including reference to his time studying at the ICMA Centre.