Reading in the news - Tue 29 Oct

Meadows open: Swallows Meadow in Earley will open this Saturday, after work by the University and Earley Environment Group to turn the land into community open space, reports . From our news story: Swallows Meadow officially opens to Earley residents

Business and society:

• A new book celebrates the diverse experiences of the Oxford Road community, featuring contributions from Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles (Geography) and PhD researcher Robyn Woronka reports . From our research project: .

• Jon Foster-Pedley, dean of Henley Business School Africa, writes for on how analysis of Lionel Messi’s footballing skills shows how informed decision-making is vital for success.

• Professor Billy Wong (Education) says student perceptions of the diversity of people in computer science is important, reports Yorkshire Living (in print). From our news story: Redefining the computer whiz.

• highlights the insights from the winning essay of the FT's 12th annual competition, organised with Henley Business School.

• Professor Rajneesh Narula (Henley Business School) advocates for Africa to take an active role in global trade, as discussed in a DAC webinar. Reported by .

Food and farming:

• Dr Alice Mauchline (Sustainable Land Management) is co-supervising a project to establish a benchmark for regenerative agriculture reports Crop Production Magazine (in print).
• Lifestyle Genomics (in print) reports on a study by Professor Vimal Karani (Food and Nutritional Sciences) about the challenges in applying nutrigenetics to precision nutrition.

Heritage and culture:

• Professor Eleanor Dickey (Classics) tells that Greeks in the Classical Period had less need for translation.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• As the UN Biodiversity COP reaches a conclusion, reports comments by Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) on the environmental challenges ahead.

• Dr Velomahanina Razakamaharavo (Politics and International Relations) addresses the complex issue of land rights in Madagascar reported by .

• Extreme weather events in York are becoming more frequent as average temperatures rise, as shown by Professor Ed Hawkins’ (Meteorology) climate stripes, reports .

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) warned of the dangers of Hurricane Milton reports . From our expert comment: Hurricane Milton: expert comments

• reports on a study by Professor Shovonlal Roy (Geography and Environmental Science). Republished by . From our story: Why animals shrink explained with new evolution theory.

Alumni:

• reviews (four stars) a new book on Roman women by Joan Smith, who studied Latin at Reading.

• reports that rugby player and Reading graduate Mark O'Connor, and Love Island star Montana Brown, are expecting a baby.

• Olamidotun Votu-Obada is recognised for her influence in business and social impact reports .