Reading in the news - Thu 23 Feb

Ukraine:

• Dr Kenton White (Politics) is quoted by , Channel 4 News () and  on what Russia's suspension of its participation in the 'New Start' nuclear treaty means for the threat of nuclear war. 

Food and farming:

• Professor Carol Wagstaff (Food) was interviewed by BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Berkshire and is quoted by , , , and explaining the current UK supermarket fruit and vegetable shortage. Read her expert comment.
• PhD student, Chris Wyver was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the University-led 'Fruit Watch' project which investigated the impact of climate change on the flowering of fruit trees. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Xiangbo Feng (Meteorology) is quoted by ,  and on the unique nature of an unusually strong cyclone which hit Madagascar on Tuesday. 
• Dr Patrick McGuire (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , and  on how climate change is affecting the way ecosystems absorb carbon. Read our news story.
• Professor Simon Potts (Agriculture) is quoted by  on the impact that the beauty industry is having on pollinating insects.
• reports that restaurant foodservice supplier, Brakes, has launched the UK's first zero-emissions electric transport vehicle. It carries Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climate stripes.
• mentions the University has previously taken part in an air quality monitoring project. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English Literature) was interviewed by BBC News Channel, BBC News at Six, and BBC News at 10 on the history of rewrites in Roald Dahl's books.
• Professor Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School) is named by , , , , , , , , and others as director of the School of Leadership Practice for 2023. 
• , , , , , , , , and others mention the University as a customer of the archiving platform, YuJa Himalayas.
• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) wrote an article on what rising energy costs mean for small businesses and it is published by . Professor Yelena Kalyuzhnova (Henley Business School) is also quoted.
• Professor Holly Joseph (Education) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire about a Community Fund project which saw student volunteers read to pre-school children in multiple languages to help improve their literacy. Read our news story.
• Emeritus Professor Ken Dark's discovery of the remains of a home under the Sisters of Nazareth Convent that could have belonged to Jesus Christ is mentioned by .
• mentions the University took part in collaborative research on the role of communication in reducing prejudice in the workplace.
• Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted by on the funding pressures universities are facing following his participation at a parliamentary event. also reports on speeches from the event.
• mentions a 2004 study carried out by Professor Emeritus Philippa Darbre (Biological Sciences) on breast cancer and parabens.
• mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek. 
• Ascot News (in print) and Bracknell News (in print) mention a bus service that offers transport to University staff and students to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. 
• lists the University as a top choice for students wishing to pursue a career in technology.
• mentions University research on stock coverage in the media. 
•  lists the University as a customer of Pareto. 

Alumni:

• The Daily Telegraph (in print) publishes an obituary for Reading alumna and equestrian, Margaret Mary Power.
•  reports on the career of Love Island contestant and Henley Business School alumnus, Charlie Radnedge.
• , , and  report on the appointment of Reading alumnus Chris Eckersley as the Head of Northwest Valuations at John Pye.
•  reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Valérie Agathon, as the Vice President, Administration, Finance and Strategy of the Colas Group.
• reports on the career of athlete and Reading alumnus, Grant Nelson.