Reading in the news - Fri 20 Dec

Transnational education: A report from the Higher Education Policy Institute, which was sponsored by the University and authored by Professor David Carter (Classics), examines the experiences of students pursuing UK degrees abroad. Some reports quote Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr Caroline Baylon and Professor Carter, emphasising the need for students studying at overseas campuses to receive education matching UK campus quality and highlighting the potential of transnational education to significantly benefit global communities. Reported by , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . From our story: HEPI: Better oversight needed for transnational students.

Health and wellbeing:

• reported an old study from the University, highlighting the health benefits of polyphenols in champagne, in an article about healthy Christmas food and drink.

Heritage and culture:

• reports that new research suggests Stonehenge was rebuilt to unify Britain's population, with Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) praising the study. Republished by ,  , , , , , , and .

Food and farming:

• and reported on a new trial conducted at the 色狗导航, which found that using an inoculant on grass silage improves bunker stability, among other benefits.

Business and society:

• The highlighted the upcoming AMD Special Research Forum, "Doing Business in Space," with guest editors including Professor Maksim Belitski (Henley Business School).

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• quoted Alex Baker (Meteorology) explaining Cyclone Chido's rapid intensification and devastating impact. Expert Comment: Mayotte: Cyclone Chido expert reaction.
• highlighted research on the long-term impacts of declining Antarctic sea ice, co-authored by Dr Holly Ayres (formerly Meteorology).
• reported the formation of the Oxfordshire Strategic Flood Risk Group, aimed at improving the region's flood response, chaired by Professor Robert Van de Noort (Vice Chancellor).
• WBUR Radio - Boston, 90.3 WCPN - Cleveland, St. Louis Public Radio, KMUW - Wichita, KS, KUER 90.1, KUOW-FM (Radio) - Seattle, KSKA - Anchorage, KUNR Public Radio - Reno, and KCFR-FM - Denver, report on an interview with Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology), discussing the risks of clear air turbulence, which tends to spike during winter.

Other coverage:

• highlighted the 色狗导航's decision to retain its Chemistry Department amid sector-wide budgetary challenges.