WEEKLY MEDIA REPORT: 17 May 2015
Please see a summary of media coverage for this week which lists 241 pieces of coverage comprising
of:
• 83 pieces of newspaper coverage of which 13 pieces are from National newspapers and 38
pieces are from Devon & Cornwall publications.
• 42 pieces of broadcast coverage
• 116 pieces of on-line coverage of which 13 are International, 38 are National and 33 are from
Devon & Cornwall.
INTERNATIONAL
Our press release about research by Monica Craciun (Physics) into developing an electronic textile
which could pave the way for electrical devices to be woven into clothing was reported in the Herald
Globe, Hindustan Times, (India), news.yahoo.com, timesofindia, Canada Standard, PTI, Business
Standard, Bignewsnetwork.com, ZeeNews.com, sciencedaily.com, phys.org, NzHealthTec.com,
Nanoclast - IEEE Spectrum, and 47 other media outlets.
CBS San Francisco, Laboratory Equipment, and Inside Science quoted Darren Croft (Psychology) in a
report regarding Orca whale females which can live to be well over 100, and research which suggests
that their longevity isn’t tied to their ability to reproduce – most females give birth to their final calf
in their thirties. But the knowledge that they have helps keep the group alive.
Our press release about research by Pierre Friedlingstein (Mathematics ) which showed the increase
in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration has led to trees using their available water
resources more efficiently featured in News.yahoo.com , Yahoo! India News, India Online, Knoxville
Times,phys.org , ZeeNews.com, Terra Daily, ScienceNewsline, EurekAlert!, Press-News.org, Customs
Today, and Bignewsnetwork.com .
Khaleejtimes.com published an article by N. Janardhan (IAIS) in which he suggests that Saudi Arabia
reshuffle in leadership could be a bold move for security.
Rob Beardmore (Maths / Biosciences) conducted an “Ask Me Anything” online session on Reddit’s
Science AMA series - attracting almost 400 comments.
Our press release about research by Josephine Paris (Biosciences) which found that pollution from
mining alters the genetics of wild trout populations in south west England was reported in
rainews.it, News-Medical.Net, phys.org, bioportfolio.com, Summit County Citizens Voice, Congoo
News, AZoCleanTech, Mining Technology and 8 other media outlets.
The Palestine Chronicle and countercurrents.org published an article by Ilan Pappé (IAIS) concerning
the 1948 Palestinian exodus, also known as the Nakba.
NATIONAL
The Independent and Sunday Times and the Daily Mail all quoted William Gaze (Medical School /
ECEHH) in reports on research he participated in that found antibiotic-resistant bacteria are invading
swimmers off the British coast.
An article in The Times concerning the impact the south Pacific weather phenomenon El Niño on
global climate in the coming years included quotes from Professor Mat Collins (Mathematics).
The Independent quoted Lucy Hawkes (Biosciences) in a report regarding research into basking
sharks in UK waters.
The Times quoted Steve Simpson (Biosciences) in an article reporting on US research which found
noisy bridges carrying lorries and freight trains could be disrupting the sex lives of fish by drowning
out their mating calls.
Following our press release, BBC Newsround featured Steve Simpson (Biosciences) in a report on
research that has shown warming waters around the UK mean that some fish are moving
northwards.
The Daily Mirror reported that students at the University were rated the third most experimental
when it comes to taking drugs.
REGIONAL
Our press release about research by Monica Craciun (Physics) into developing an electronic textile
which could pave the way for electrical devices to be woven into clothing was reported in the
Western Morning News.
Our press release about research by Josephine Paris (Biosciences) which found that pollution from
mining alters the genetics of wild trout populations in south west England was reported in the
Western Morning News. Josie was interviewed by ITV Westcountry news.
BBC Radio Devon interviewed Richard Toye (History) about 100th anniversary of the Asquith
coalition. Toye also wrote an opinion piece which was also published in the Western Morning News.
The death of Finance and Systems team member Jane McCartney was reported in the Express and
Echo, accompanied by quotes from a University spokesperson regarding the sense of loss felt by
colleagues.
Andrew Thorpe (History) was interested about his book The History of the Labour Party on BBC
Radio Devon.
Angelique Richardson (English) was quoted in The Dorset Echo and Express and Echo following a
press release we issued about a new online database resource referencing clothing found in Thomas
Hardy novels and in the time in which he lived.
Phil Attwell (Campus Services) was quoted in The Exeter Daily, Mid Devon Star, and Express and Echo
reports regarding announcements that the University will make significant investment into the
Exeter Northcott Theatre as part of a new partnership.
Devon Life reported on the new sculpture 'Reflected Visions' outside the Bill Douglas Cinema
Museum, following a press release.
Chancellor Floella Benjamin's talk at the opening of the Exeter Cathedral School's new nursery was
reported in the Express and Echo.
Garry Tregidga (Cornish Studies) and Sarah Jane (Archivist, Penryn Campus) were quoted in a Cornish
Guardian report regarding the Charles Woolf Slide Collection.
8 BBC local radio additional stations interviewed Richard Toye (History) about Churchill, on the
advent of the new programme on Discovery.
OTHER
phys.org, Eureka Alert, and E!science news reported that Tamara Galloway (Biosciences) contributed
to one of the most expansive summaries of our knowledge of man-made litter in the world's oceans
to date: the book Marine Anthropogenic Litter.
An article in New Scientist about how life expectancies in roman England was higher for the urban
population than the rural one included quotes from Martin Pitts (Classics and Ancient History).
EnvronmentGuru quoted Fiona Mathews' (Biosciences) in a report regarding the impact of artificial
lighting on bats.
Mondoweiss.net published an interview with Ilan Pappé (IAIS) on the western awakening and what it
means for Israel/Palestine, and his new book of dialogues with Noam Chomsky called On Palestine.