Reading in the news - Tue 30 Jun

Health and wellbeing:

• A study involving Dr Charlotte Mills (Food and Nutritional Sciences) found that sugary gum and beetroot lower blood pressure, reports NIN.

Food and farming:

• Research from Professor Ian Givens (Agriculture) into health benefits from dairy was featured by Knowridge.
• Women’s Health (republished by Yahoo News, MSN) Inc, The Videshi, Fashion Newsera and OB News highlighted a study by Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) into which foods are beneficial for heart health. From our story: Not all five-a-days are equal for heart health
• Another study led by Professor Kuhnle, into how bananas alter nutrient absorption in smoothies, was highlighted by Radar.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• BBC News, Business Matters, China Minutes, iLounge and HVAC Now provided further coverage of research from Dr Rory Jones (Built Environment) about how lack of air conditioning makes people vulnerable. From our story: The most at risk from heat have the least air con
• Streamline mentioned comments from Reading researchers about a potential July heatwave.
• FixRadio mentioned a study by Dr Alba Fuertes (Built Environment) about dangers to construction site workers during heatwaves. From our story: Construction sites are not ready for extreme heat
• Regius Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology) was quoted by The Observatorial on the causes for an increasing number of heatwaves.
• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) spoke to I24 News about recent record-breaking temperatures across Europe.
• ABP News and My Times Now (republished by MSN and OB News) also quoted Dr Deoras about India’s current monsoon season.
• Inside Ecology republished a Conversation article written by Dr Deoras and Professor Cloke about why heatwaves feel so extreme in the UK.
• The Independent and ThisDay (republished by Yahoo News, Newswav, AOL, MSN and Inkl) featured advice from the University on keeping cool during heatwaves.
• CorkBeo mentioned comments from Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) on potential temperature increases in July.
• Dr Alastair Culham (Ecology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about increasing pollen levels.
• BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted the record temperatures recorded on campus last week.

Business and society:

• Professor David Marshall (Politics and International Relations) was quoted by Tovima about MP Andy Burnham.
• Comments from Professor Rajneesh Narula (Henley Business School) about ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran were highlighted by Newsweek (republished by Charlotte Observer, The News and Observer, Tri-City Herald, Merced Sun-Star, Macon Telegraph and others).
• PsyPost reported on a study by PhD researcher Angad Sahni (Psychology) about why some young people are less likely to work for higher rewards.
• Professor Davide Castellani (Henley Business School) was quoted by Business Leader about how Brexit affected investment markets.

Heritage and culture:

• An excavation led by Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) on the island of Islay was featured in an episode of Digging for Britain.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• Reading Today highlighted the University’s National Meadows Day activities at Langley Mead nature reserve in Shinfield this Saturday 4 July, including free guided walks.

Other coverage:

• Veda Zive, Centrum and Tiscali reported on a study by Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) into the climates primates evolved in. From our story: Early primates survived in cold, not tropical climates
• Earth.com reported on a study by Dr Jacob Gardner (Biological Sciences) about how prehistoric humans grew. From our story: Bigger bodies were a late addition for humans

Alumni:

• Gov.UK (republished by UK Times, GovWire and Mirage News) featured an obituary for Nigel Cotgrove, Low Pay Commission member and Reading graduate.
• Helensburgh Advertiser featured an obituary for Moyra Stewart, local councillor for Helensburgh and Reading graduate.
• An exhibition by Dulcie Foo Fat, Reading graduate and artist, was featured by Calgary Herald (republished by Europe Says and Yahoo News).