Reading in the news - Tue 19 Nov

Physician associates review: (and in print) publishes a letter urging the government to provide details of its review of physician associates in the NHS. The letter is signed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort, Professor Katrina Bicknell, Dr Simone Magee and Professor Rebecca Green (all Pharmacy), alongside colleagues from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Food and farming:

• , and republish a BBC Verify story featuring quotes from Dr Yiorgos Gadanakis (Agriculture) on UK farm valuations. 

Heritage and culture:

• features Professor Helen Parish (History) who notes that debates about when to begin celebrating are an enduring part of the festive season. Republished by   and .

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• profiles the career and research of Professor Robin Hogan (Meteorology).
• Dr Emmanuel Essah (Construction Management and Engineering) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the value and purpose of the COP29 conference.
• reports on a new radio drama co-produced by Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on climate anxiety and flooding. From our story: climate anxiety play finds love in the floodwater.
• Professor Chris Hilson (Law) is quoted by on European efforts to reduce methane emissions.

Other coverage:

• highlights a University proposal to refocus its Chemistry provision.
• highlights Zrey Dodhy for his achievements in equestrian sports.           
• suggests the University will not increases tuition fees for existing students.

Alumni:

• and highlight Carlos Val-Carreres, who earned a Master’s in Finance from the ICMA Centre at the University.
• profiles Tomoko Sato, who has curated numerous exhibitions on Alphonse Mucha and modern art since 2007.