Reading in the news - Wed 1 Jul

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• More or Less spoke to Professor Sue Grimmond (Meteorology) about urban heat islands.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) also spoke to Wired about New York City’s heatwave.
• Professor Allan was quoted by RedHot, DNYUZ, Tech News Vision, Technologist Mag, Online Tech Guru (republished by Archynewsy), and others about how humidity makes it harder to keep cool during heatwaves. 
• The Federal mentioned University of Reading in an article about the cause of recent heatwaves. The Independent (republished by MSN) highlighted further advice on how to keep cool during higher temperatures. 
• MSN and Grand Pinnacle Tribune republished an article from CorkBeo which quotes Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) on potential temperature increases in July. From our expert comment:  
• Research from Dr Rory Jones (Built Environment) linking air conditioning access and vulnerability was mentioned by Yahoo News (republished by Europe Says, MSN, and AOL). 
• The Independent and The Mirror (republished by AOL) featured further comments from Professor Allan and Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) about heatwave causes. 
• Operation Noah highlighted predictions made by Professor Ed Hawkins and Visiting Professor Liz Bentley about increasing future temperatures. From our story: UK forecast to reach 45°C by 2056 
• Taipei Times republished an article from Bloomberg which quotes Professor Hawkins about adapting to extreme temperatures. 
• Scroll.in republished a Conversation article written by Dr Deoras and Regius Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology) about why heatwaves feel different in the UK. 
• Wokingham Today reported further on record temperatures recorded on campus last week. From our expert comment: Hottest June on record looms as experts explain July heat 

Business and society:

• Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) co-wrote an article for Effective Governance Forum about public trust in governing institutions.  
• Professor Kakabadse also wrote for Effective Governance Forum on workplace relationships in governance.    
• HR Director featured another article written by Professor Kakabadse about facing a crisis in leadership roles. 
• WNY News Now mentioned a study into detecting AI-generated essays. 

Other coverage:

• BBC Radio Berkshire, Bracknell News, and Bucks Free Press mentioned the University’s involvement at the upcoming Henley Royal Regatta, highlighting students Daisy Bellamy and Franny Hunt-Davis. 

Alumni:

• Gemma Lynch, CCO of Oritaine and reading graduate, was profiled by Donglim. 
• Whos Who profiled Operations Developer at 2i Reuben Muscat, who has an MBA from Henley Business School.