WEEKLY MEDIA REPORT: 3 May 2015
Please see a summary of media coverage for this week which lists 201 pieces of coverage comprising
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78 pieces of newspaper coverage of which 3 are from International publications, 9 pieces are
from National newspapers and 22 pieces are from Devon & Cornwall publications.
24 pieces of broadcast coverage of which 5 are from National broadcasts and 18 are from
Devon & Cornwall broadcasts.
99 pieces of on-line coverage of which 4 are International, 21 are National and 49 are from
Devon & Cornwall.
INTERNATIONAL
Aljazeera quoted Mohammed Shareef (IAIS) in an article concerning the ongoing internal conflicts in
Iraq.
An Aljazeera article regarding the sentencing of Hosni Mubraak in Egypt included quotes from Omar
Ashour (IAIS). yahoo.com, MWC News, Khmerization, and News Africa Now republished the article.
The Khaleej Times published an article by N. Janardhan (IAIS) in which he suggested that the return
of Iran as an oil trading nation if embargoes are lifted could have a detrimental impact on the
countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
NATIONAL
The Daily Mail quoted Tim Harries (Astronomy) in an article regarding research which found a
distant white dwarf with huge amounts of water in its atmosphere, suggesting water-bearing
asteroids are common.
The Financial Times and the Daily Express quoted David Fisher and Tom Tregenza (Biosciences) in
articles following our press release concerning their research which found that as crickets grow old
their behaviour becomes increasingly predictable.
The Times quoted Gabriel Yvon-Durocher (ESI/Biosciences) in a report concerning opposition to
development in the Manacles marine conservation zone in Cornwall.
Times Higher Education published a letter to the editor from Andrew Connolly (Chief Financial
Officer) on the topic of university pension liabilities.
BBC Radio interviewed Michael Depledge (Medical School / ECEHH) about research into why
thousands suffer reactions to common man-made chemicals.
The Guardian published an article co-written by Natalia Lawrence (Psychology) regarding the
establishment of the Evidence Information Service.
REGIONAL
LBC News interviewed Richard Toye (History) about the remembrance of VE Day and the role of
Winston Churchill as a war leader.
BBC Radio Cornwall and Radio Devon interviewed Joanie Willett (Politics) about voter behaviour in
Cornwall during the general election. The Cornish Guardian and West Briton quoted her from the
interview regarding the election results
Richard Cochrane (Renewable Energy) was interviewed on BBC Radio Cornwall about the potential
for tidal energy production and research in the South West.
Matthew Witt was quoted in a Western Morning News, See News, HydroWorld.com, Offshore Wind,
Euroinvestor, Electric Light & Power, Webfinanser, and The Exeter Daily following our press release
that a team from the University will conduct biodiversity research at Wave Hub as part of a new
£12.6m wave power project.
We issued a press release about the Paddon Award, a cross-arts competition for university students,
staff and alumni on display in the Streatham Campus University Reception area. This was covered in
The Exeter Daily and quoted Naome Glanville (Arts & Culture Co-ordinator).
The University's ranking of 17th in the Complete University Guide league table of graduate
employment was reported in the Western Morning News,
The Western Morning News published an opinion piece by Richard Toye (History) about the 100
anniversary of the Asquith coalition government in relation to the possibility of a hung parliament at
this year’s election.
The Western Morning News, the Express and Echo and the Exeter Daily reported that Jay Young
(Medical School) is organising Exeter’s first Pint of Science festival this month, involving talks from a
number of University academics in pubs across the city.
Western Morning News and Express and Echo quoted an un-named University spokesperson in
reports regarding plans to prevent anti-social behaviour during fresher's week.
OTHER
The Conversation.com published an article by David Tollerton (Theology and Religion) about the
recent Texas shootings, being a pointless chapter in the story of intolerance and extremism.
Capital Bay quoted Tim Harries (Astronomy) in an article regarding research which found a distant
white dwarf with huge amounts of water in its atmosphere, suggesting water-bearing asteroids are
common.
Bignewsnetwork.com and One News Page reported on research from the University that found
antibiotic-resistant bacteria are invading swimmers off the British coast.
hospimedica.com quoted Paul Eggleton (Institute of Biomedical & Clinical Science) in a report
grading research he collaborated on which found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), as a
means of treating a variety of wound types, may become an increasingly appropriate option for
treatment.
The Conversation.com published an article by Beverley Hawkin (Business School) concerning how exleaders of the UK political parties might face life after politics. The article was reprinted by
businesses.com.au.
Welsh Coastal Life quoted Stephen Votier (ESI) in an article about the use of 'gannet-cams' to
monitor birdlife off Pembrokeshire.
Port Engineering Management quoted Lars Johhanning (Renewable Energy/ESI) in an article about
trials of the Fred Olsen Bolt Lifesaver energy converter device at the FaBTest project.
Lifehacker.com.au and The Conversation published an article by Morgen Witzel (Business School) on
the five warning signs that a business is failing.
Healthnewsreport.blogspot.in quoted David J. Llewellyn (Medical School) as part of a report
regarding research which found low vitamin D levels associated with cognitive decline.
Iflscience.com, Science 2.0, and The Conversation published an article by Amber Griffiths (ESI) on
how scientists can break free from sexism in science.
Naturalgaseurope.com quoted Catherine Mitchell (Energy Policy) in an article examining what a
Conservative government might have planned for climate and energy policy.