Reading in the news - Fri 1 Jul

Side hustles: Dr Charmi Patel (Henley Business School) was interviewed on ITV News and quoted on , the and . and 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 

• quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on how climate change is affecting heatwaves, as more hot weather is forecast for the UK.
• 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, and Bristol student newspaper 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.
• , in Germany and 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.
• in Portugal reports on Reading-led research showing attractive house plants are best for well-being. Read our news story.
• quotes Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) on the rise in Polio cases, in an article on the number of vaccinated teenagers.
• 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.
• and mention a website developed by Henley Business School Africa in support of a community farm.
• 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.
• reports on the MultiChoice Talent Factory South Africa (MTFza) internship programme, which is accredited by Henley Business School 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.
• mentions research by Dr Philippa Darbre (Biological Sciences) into the health impacts of chemicals in some cosmetics.

Alumni:

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