Reading in the news - Mon 27 Feb

Four-day week: Dr Miriam Marra (Henley Business School) writes for T on the successful trial for the four-day working week. Republished by , ,  and others. GB News’ Sunday with Michael Portillo also highlights the research.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Patrick McGuire’s (Meteorology) study in Nature on the carbon absorption of land is covered by . Read our news story.
• BBC Two’s Flog It features Dr Alastair Culham (Biological Sciences) and the University’s Herbarium and Harris Gardens.

Food and farming:

• Farmer’s Weekly (in print) quotes research led by Professor Chris Reynolds (Agriculture) on how different feeds for cows can reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
• , Waitrose Weekend (in print) and Kennedy’s Bakery (in print) covers 'Raising The Pulse', which encourages British consumers to switch to bread containing fava beans. Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food) quoted. Read our news story.
• Mail on Sunday (in print) quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) in a feature on the sugar tax.

Health:

•  says Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) has warned the recent covid pandemic doesn’t mean the world is protected from a new wave of flu. Also covered by , .
•  highlights the differing pass rates for professional exams for students of MPharm courses at UK universities.
•  quotes Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) about a study linking head injuries with brain cancer. Also covered by the , , , .
•  mentions Reading research about parabens found in skincare products.

Other Coverage:

•  quotes Dr Miriam Marra on business failings in recruiting neurodiverse staff.
•  covers a report suggesting Reading is the second best town for graduates interested in careers in tech.
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentions the upcoming talk about forgiveness, hosted by the University chaplaincy.
•  quotes Professor Mike Lockwood (Meteorology) in dismissing conspiracy theories about human-induced earthquakes.
•  (Malaysia) quotes Professor Wing Lam (UoR Malaysia) on ways to combat degree grade inflation.
• BBC West Midlands highlights the influence of Reading’s courses on drama education for deaf people.
• Professor Helen Parrish (History) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the history and traditions of Lent.
• Dr Mélani Prinsloo (Henley Business School) writes in  about machine learning in revenue assurance.
•  features an article on Reading student society Turning Point UK.

Alumni:

• ,  and  publish an obituary of Alistair Brotchie, a publisher and graduate of fine art, who has died aged 70.
•  highlights a new position for Ghanian MP, Associate Professor Hamza Adam, who gained his PhD from Reading.
• BBC Radio Berkshire interviews Reading graduate and Rams rugby player Ollie Moffitt.