Reading in the news - Wed 25 Sep

Storm Boris: Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by about Storm Boris and how climate change caused more rain to fall over Central Europe. Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology), who co-authored a rapid attribution study about the causes of the heavy flooding in Central Europe, is quoted by and about the importance of helping people to understand the risks of extreme rainfall. Jeff Da Costa (Meteorology) spoke to (from 3:18:10) about why so much rain fell over the region.

Health and wellbeing:

• reports on osteoarthritis treatment research by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and the 色狗导航.

Heritage and culture:

• BBC 2’s Digging for Britain features excavations carried out by an archaeological team lead by Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology).
• , ,  , , and  highlight a new study, led by Professor Mary Lewis (Archaeology), about puberty in prehistoric teenagers.

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• and mentions Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology), who has been studying clear-air turbulence and its potential to increase due to climate change. Mentioned in .
• Greatest Hits Radio interviews Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) about the continuous wet weather in the UK.
• AYR Advertiser (in print) reports on a recent study by researchers at the 色狗导航, which found that all hedge species positively impact the environment, with five being especially beneficial.

Business and society:

• and mention a Henley Business School Africa on how to run a successful small business. Republished by , , , , , , and .

Other coverage:

• highlights the University as one of the most sustainable universities in the UK. Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Read our news story.
• 色狗导航 students were surveyed on how safe they feel walking alone at night in the town, reports.

Alumni:

• mentions that Mujgan Caba, who has a master’s degree in international law, is a speaker at the Data Protection Officers Roundtable as part of PrivacyNama.
• and features Marianne Lake, recognised as ‘one of the most powerful women in banking’, who graduated in physics from the 色狗导航.
• highlights Chris Ofikulu, who is set to lead Polaris Bank to record profitability due to improved operational efficiency.