Reading in the news - Fri 1 Jul

Side hustles: Dr Charmi Patel (Henley Business School) was interviewed on ITV News and quoted on ITV.com, the Express and Newslanes. FNTalk and Germanic News about Henley Business School’s research into the trend of having a side business on top of a day job.

#PlanetPartners: working to protect the environment 

• iNews quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on how climate change is affecting heatwaves, as more hot weather is forecast for the UK.
• ONMSFT reports that the Causal4Africa project, involving Professor Ted Shepherd (Meteorology) and investigating food security in Africa, is among those to be funded by the Microsoft Climate Resilience Initiative.

Other coverage:

• BBC South, Heart Radio, Pop Sugar and Bristol student newspaper Epigram report on this week’s new mental health rankings by charity Humen, which placed Reading at No.1. Read our news story on how the rankings highlight support available to students.
• Big Think, Wissen in Germany and Sdpnoticias in Spain reports research led by Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) into mites that live on our faces. Read our news story.
• Good Housekeeping quotes Dr Nicola Wilson (English Lit) on the popularity of ‘circulating libraries’ with middle classes in the early 20^th century.
• Expresso Das Ilhas in Portugal reports on Reading-led research showing attractive house plants are best for well-being. Read our news story.
• Today News UK quotes Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) on the rise in Polio cases, in an article on the number of vaccinated teenagers.
• Today UK News quotes Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) on the increase in bird flu cases.
• BBC Radio Leeds mentions research by Professor Kevin Warwick (Cybernetics) into electronic communication between nervous systems.
• Daily Maverick and MSN News mention a website developed by Henley Business School Africa in support of a community farm.
• Wokingham Today reports on a resident’s request to Wokingham Borough Council for an update on its plans to build new houses in Shinfield, including on land owned by the University. Read our news story on the University’s response to the council’s Local Plan.
• Biz Community reports on the MultiChoice Talent Factory South Africa (MTFza) internship programme, which is accredited by Henley Business School Africa.
• CFO South Africa interviews current Henley Business School MBA student Nicholas Bofilatos on hot topics for CFOs.
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to FTT student Jess Ashley about her tips for TV and films to watch.
• InfoNu mentions research by Dr Philippa Darbre (Biological Sciences) into the health impacts of chemicals in some cosmetics.

Alumni:

• Business & Innovation Magazine reports on a wellbeing charity partnering with Creating Better Futures, a charity founded by Reading graduate Dorothy Dix.
• Polymer Paint Colour Journal, Asia Pacific Coatings Journal report that Henley Business School graduate Giedre Serritslev has been appointed Managing Director of Teknos A/S in Denmark.
• A Yahoo News article features graduate Danielle Quinlan, who combined an accountancy degree with work placements.