Reading in the news - Fri 26 Aug

Anglo-Saxon monastery: BBC South, BBC Oxford, BBC Radio Berkshire, , and report on the discovery of an 8th century monastery on the banks of the Thames near Maidenhead, which would have been an important trading hub in its day. The excavation of the site has been led by Dr Gabor Thomas, from the University’s Department of Archaeology. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• and quotes Dr Buwen Dong (Meteorology) on the ongoing ‘worst ever’ heatwave in China.
• The interviews Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) and the includes the video he created by showing how parched ground absorbs water less efficiently, in articles on flood risk after a heatwave.
• reports on Reading research showing hay yields will decrease due to climate change. Read our news story.
• Visiting Professor Liz Bentley (Meteorology) appeared on BBC Radio 4 to discuss how maths skills help with studying the weather.
• Professor Maarten Ambaum spoke to BBC Radio Cambridge’s Naked Scientists programme (approx. 52 mins in) about cloud-seeding to increase rainfall.

Synthetic embryos: The quotes Dr Darius Widera (Pharmacy) on scientists creating synthetic embryos from mouse cells.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed on LBC Radio about Rishi Sunak’s comments on the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Other coverage:

• , the science news magazine by the American Geosciences Union, quotes Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on what we can expect during the next Solar Maximum.
• reports on an unauthorised encampment at a Reading school, following one at the University earlier in the week.
• The , and reports on Maidenhead United Women football team signing a player who is studying at the University.
• The (and in print), The Oxford Times (in print) and North Norfolk News (in print) all interviewed local A-Level students who are coming to the 色狗导航.
• Student Jess Ashley (Film, Theatre and Television) discussed what to watch on TV this week on BBC Radio Berkshire.
• reports on a study by Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) that found human DNA can be recovered from the 'glue' headlice used to stick eggs to the hair of ancient mummies.
• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) is quoted in this article on the benefits of returning employees to a business.

Alumni:

• publishes an obituary for Sierra Leone novelist Yema Lucilda Hunter, mentioning that she recently earned a BA at Reading.
• reports that Henley Business School MBA graduate Mapi Mhlangu has been appointed head of the judging panel for the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards in South Africa.
• in Indonesia reports on Reading research on the health benefits of blueberries.
• North Norfolk News (in print) features an obituary for renowned horticulturalist Doreen Normandale, who studied at Reading during the Second World War.
• An article in mentions that Reading graduate Jodie Al-khafaji has been promoted by real estate adviser Avison Young.
• Johnny Ohisa Damian, who gained a Master’s degree from Reading in Development Finance, has been appointed governor of South Sudan’s central bank, reports.