Reading in the news - Tue 16 Jan

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment  

• An article on air safety, following the incident in which a cabin door blew off an aeroplane mid-flight, mentions research from the University on the increase in severe air turbulence over the north Atlantic over a 40 year period.
• Heart Berkshire spoke to Professor Liz Bentley (Meteorology) on what to expect from the wave of cold weather set to hit the Thames Valley.  
• Professor Ted Shepherd (Meteorology) is quoted by , regarding new computer science technologies helping us better understand climate change. Read our news story.
•  reports that the Department for Education has invested £2 million in an expansion of the University’s Climate Ambassadors programme, which will see better climate education and resources for schools, colleges and universities in England. Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) is quoted. Read our news story. 

Food and farming: 

•  reports on the chair of the PSC Alliance, Matthew White’s attendance at a celebratory lunch for the most influential names in public sector catering. Matthew is also the Director of Student Experience and Education at the University.  

Business and society: 

•  mentions research from Henley Business School which has identified different types of workers seeking different employment opportunities. Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) is quoted.

Other Coverage: 

• Professor Julia Waters (Languages and Cultures), sister of Ruth Perry, former headteacher of Caversham Primary School, has spoken to about Ofsted’s decision to resume school inspections from next week.
• Chancellor of the 色狗导航, Paul Lindley OBE, writes about building a better future for our children for  
• A study co-led by the University found that African raptors are facing population collapse,  reports. Read our news story.
• Professor Sir Brian Hoskins (Meteorology) will be speaking at the I-SEE Sustainable Energy & Environment Webinar, reports.  
• Professor Chittur Srinivasan (Agri-Food Economics and Marketing) presented at the Krushi Odisha 2024 Showcase, with the theme ‘Celebrating Women in Agriculture’,  mentions.  

Alumni: 

• Assistant tax manager at accounting firm MHA, Jasmine Northeast, completed a degree at Henley Business School,  reports.