WEEKLY MEDIA REPORT: 26 April 2015
Apologies for the delay this week, please see a summary of media coverage for this week which lists
290 pieces of coverage comprising of:
• 72 pieces of newspaper coverage of which 2 are from International publications, 10 pieces are
from National newspapers and 27 pieces are from Devon & Cornwall publications.
• 59 pieces of broadcast coverage of which 11 are from National broadcasts and 20 are from
Devon & Cornwall broadcasts.
• 159 pieces of on-line coverage of which 17 are International, 31 are National and 45 are from
Devon & Cornwall.
INTERNATIONAL
Yahoo! Singapore News, United Press International, Thestar.com.my, medicalnewstoday,
Bignewsnetwork.com, esciencenews.com , Upi.com , Bignewsnetwork.com, phys.org, Benchmark.pl,
Metrotvnews.com, The Star Online, Free Malaysia Today, ScienceNewsline, Phys.org, University
Herald, Psych Central, Daily Kos, Sweet Briar College, AmericanTowns.com, ConsumerAffairs.com,
and Press-News.org reported on our press release concerning research by Louise Pendry
(Psychology) which found that online discussion forums have positive links to well-being and are
likely to inspire users to get involved with their community offline, despite negative stereotypes
regarding internet trolls.
Aljazeera published an article by Omar Ashour (IAIS) in which he suggests that Egypt's Sinai crisis is
likely to endure as long as the military's policies do not change.
Times Higher Education, The Courier-Mail (Blog), The Daily Caller, KBET 790 Talk Now and Herald Sun
(Blog) quoted Alan Munton (English - Hon Research Fellow) concerning the cancellation of an
academic conference focusing on the Charlie Hebdo massacre.
KTRE ABC-9, FOX 14 TV, The Numbers - Marketplace from American Public Media, beritasatu.com,
and 50 other news outlets reported research by Fiona Mathews (Biosciences) and colleagues that
found mobile phones kept in trouser pockets affect sperm quality.
The Tampa Bat Times, USA and North Africa Business – Newsvine reported research by Jason Reifler
(Politics) and colleagues which found politics fact-checking had seen growth in scope and influence.
Economiaynegocios.cl and El Mercurio, Chile quoted Richard Toye (History) in an article examining
the legacy of the Gallipoli campaign in WWI.
The Deccan Herald published an article by N. Janardhan (IAIS) which examined the price of oil in light
of events in the Middle East and Yemen.
Rightsidenews.com reported on the cancelation of a conference on International Law and the State
of Israel: Legitimacy, Responsibility and Exceptionalism, profiling planned attendees Ghada Karmi
and Ilan Pappé (IAIS).
BBC World interviewed Omar Ashour (IAIS) regarding the sentencing of ex-president Mohammad
Morsi in Egypt.
The Hindustan Times reported work by Sian Ellard (Medical School) and colleagues in delivering
genetic diagnoses of forms of diabetes to residents in Indian villages, improving their treatment.
NATIONAL
The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, MSN.com, Express.be and Catholic Online published articles
concerning a newly translated Egyptian papyrus which advises stringing together the leaves of the
Alexandrian Laurel and wearing like a necklace to cure a ‘drunken headache’. The article included a
quote from David Leith (History).
The Telegraph quoted Kate Fisher (History) in an article about sex-therapy workshops and sexual
identity.
The Guardian covered the research led by Erin Walcon (Drama) involving Doorstep Arts in Torbay
working alongside with local participants who are passionate about the arts to encourage both
involvement and getting people to the theatre.
The Independent quoted Darren Croft (Psychology) in a report regarding academic research into
pets.
An article in The Guardian concerning fears that the Middle East is plunging deeper into an arms
race, with an estimated $18bn expected to be spent on weapons this year, included quotes from
Omar Ashour (IAIS). The article was reprinted in The Times of Israel, I24news, Malaysian Digest,
nyhederne.tv2.dk.
BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour interviewed Janet Reibstein (Psychology) as part of a discussion on prerelationship counselling.
The University success in winning the International Student Choice Category at the Whatuni Student
Choice Awards was reported in The Telegraph, theexeterdaily.co.uk and Express and Echo.
History Today published an article by Richard Overy (History) about the difference between Soviet
and Western approach to Germany after Hitler's death.
Fiona Mathews (Biosciences) was quoted by BBC online, BBC Newsround online, the Guardian and
Radio Wales in reports about a citizen science project investigating the distribution of rabbits and
hares.
REGIONAL
BBC Radio Cornwall and Devon broadcast interviews with Mike Dumper (Politics) regarding the plight
of migrants from North Africa and Middle East and the response of the British public.
The BBC Radio Devon Judi Spiers show quoted Adam Zeman (Medical School) concerning the
conference on sleep disorders held on campus, and the same quotes were wildly reported on BBC
south west radio stations. BBC 1 Breakfast, Tiverton Gazette, and Crediton Gazette reported on the
convention.
Alison Evans (Psychology) was interviewed on BBC Radio Devon and in the Express and Echo about
research into mindfulness therapy which found it could help people deal with clinical depression.
Rachel Hayes (Psychology) was interviewed on BBC Radio Berkshire and 5 Live regarding the same
topic, and the research findings were reported in the Huffington Post, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The
Plymouth Daily, smile-onnews.com, nursingtimes.net, englemed.co.uk, sciencedaily.com,
primarycaretoday.co.uk, medicalxpress.com, The Exeter Daily, sciencedaily.com, Nursing Standard,
All4Women, The Medical News, NzHealthTec.com, Health Canal, EurekAlert!, Press-News.org and
Business Standard.
Darren Schreiber (Politics) was interviewed on BBC Radio Devon about his neuroscience research to
investigate the role of biological processes involved in political behaviour
Steve Thornton and Sian Ellard (Medical School) were quoted in Western Morning News and The
Exeter Daily articles on the first family to sign up to the South West leg of the 100,000 Genomes
Project.
We issued a press release about the interactive sculpture of mirrored stainless steel entitled
‘Reflected Vision’ which was erected outside The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, this was covered in
The Exeter Daily and Express and Echo.
Richard Brazier’s (Geography) lead role on an award-winning research project which showed how
enhancing water storage on peat land can improve water quality and carbon storage was reported in
the Western Morning News.
We issued a press release about the visit of the Spanish Ambassador to a Hispanic conference on
campus which was organised by Sally Faulkner (Modern Languages). This was covered in The Exeter
Daily and Express & Echo articles.
Exeter Living interviewed Michelle Ryan (Psychology) in advance of her speech at TEDx.
Mark Goodwin (Deputy VC) and Richard Prest (Outreach) were quoted in a Falmouth Packet report
regarding the Penryn campus Excellence Awards.
Ben May (Marketing and Communications) was quoted in an Express & Echo report about the
upcoming Rugby World cup, some of which will be hosted Exeter.
OTHER
Islam Channels Islamic Civilisation interviewed Dionisius Agius (IAIS) about the links between
seafaring and Islamic culture.
Newsmax.com reported on research by Ben Wheeler (Medical School) and colleagues into the
curative power of sea air.
4-traders quoted Hugh McCann (Estate Development) and Steve Thornton (Medical School) in a
report about developments on the University's St Luke's Campus.
University Business quoted Robin Mason (Business School) in an article reporting calls for the UK
government to increase funding to business and management studies research.
House Magazine published an article by Catherine Mitchell (Energy Policy) concerning the need for
an overhaul of energy legislation.
Thediplomat.com reported on a workshop co-presented by John Heathershaw (Politics) on 6 Myths
of Muslim Radicalisation in Central Asia.
Stop These Things quoted Catherine Mitchell (Energy Policy) in an article calling for an end to wind
farm development in Australia.