Reading in the news - Fri 02 Sep

Fossilised dinosaur discovery: Dr Brian Pickles (Biological Sciences) is quoted online and in print by , , , , , , Daily Star (in print), , Dundee Courier (in print), Eastern Daily Press (in print), East Anglian Daily Times (in print), , , , , , , , , , and many others, and over the radio by Heart Radio Berkshire on the discovery of a fossilised dinosaur skeleton, thought to be complete, during a search he was leading in Canada. Reading volunteer, Teri Kaskie, who discovered the fossil preserved with its skin was interviewed by , , and , and mentioned by ,  and . Read our news story.

Pakistan flooding reveals crisis: 

• Dr Liz Stephens (Meteorology) is quoted by around one hundred outlets in print and online including the , , , , New Scientist (in print), , , , , , , , , , , , , and  on the Pakistan monsoon and increasingly severe global flooding.
• Dr Helen Griffith (Geography) is quoted by  on the cause of Pakistan's flooding.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor PaulWilliams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , , and  on types of turbulence.
• Dr Jess Neumann was interviewed by  and BBC Radio 4 on droughts and flooding. 
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) was interviewed by The Weather Channel (no link) on the challenges that the airline industry faces as a result of climate change.
• Dr Alastair Culham (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on climate change's effect on English trees' ability to determine if it is Autumn.  
• Professor Chukwumerije Okereke (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by  on Nigeria's plans to transition to net-zero emissions. 
• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) is quoted by  on the importance of transitioning to renewable energy.
• Professor Jim Dunwell's (Agriculture) upcoming talk on gene editing in horticulture is listed by  as taking place during the British Tomato Conference.
•  reports on Reading research showing hay yields will decrease due to climate change. Read our news story.
• PhD student, Chloe Brimicombe collaborated with the UN Climate Change group, on a about heatwaves.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the upcoming Covid booster jab.

Other Coverage:

•  (and in print) and  quote Henley Business School's estimation of the economic worth of side hustles. 
• Lead archaeologist Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) was quoted by  and  on the University's exploration of an 8th-century monastery, which may have been an important trading hub. Read our news story.
• Dr Elena Kabova (Pharmacy) is quoted by on a new method that allows researchers to determine crystal structures.
•  lists Visiting Professor Neil Ruparelia (Biological Science) as a consultant during the development of a new cardiology clinic.
• Professor Jacopo Torriti (Built Environment) is quoted by on the damage that cancelling direct debit energy payments can inflict.
• Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health by .
•  reports on the University's support of its students during the current cost of living crisis. 
•  reports on Brighton College students' A-level results, listing those who have chosen to study at Reading University this year.
•  reports on the enrollment of various Sun City employees to a Henley Business School training programme. 
•  mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day workweek. 
• Student Jess Ashley (Film, Theatre and Television) discussed what to watch on TV and streaming services this week on BBC Radio Berkshire.
• Practical Classics (in print) mentions physicist and inventor, Harold Hopkins who previously worked at the University. 
• Residents ‘amazed’ by new film studio at the Thames Valley Science Park, reports .

Alumni:

•  publishes an interview with reading graduate, writer, and curator Adrian Dannatt.