Reading in the news - Mon 16 Jan

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• , Greenock Telegraph (in print), Jersey Evening Post (in print), and report on the University's release of Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) updatedclimatestripes. Read our news story.
• , , and  mention the University's research on the Cocoa Germplasm Database to identify and improve genetic diversity in cocoa plants. 
• Professor Nicolas Bellouin (Meteorology) quoted by New Scientist (in print) on findings that the climate-cooling effect of volcanoes may have been underestimated.
•  and  feature Dr RobThompson's (Meteorology) drought and flooding demonstration video. .
•  and Estates Gazette (in print) list Reading as a supporter and user of greenersockets and energy management systems developed by the Clean Growth Fund.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  and discrediting false claims that gargling saltwater kills coronavirus. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by , , , , , , and on the healthiness of meals such as pasta in moderation, and by the , , , and on the risk of overeating when consuming low-calorie meals.
•   (and in print) – syndicated by and – highlights the political debate around developing housing, mentioning plans for building on University-owned land in Shinfield.
• Dr Afroditi Chatzifragkou (Food) is interviewed by BBC World Service about precision fermentation. 
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by , , , , , and others on tips to solve Wordle puzzles. 
• Video essays recommended by Professor John Gibbs (Film, Theatre and Television) are listed by .
• Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) is quoted by on young people's openness to implants and wearable technology. 
• The Stage (in print) reports on rare recordings of Samuel Beckett in conversation which have been gifted to the University's archive. Read our news story.
• and  report on planned UCU strikes that will take place at the University between February and March. 
• mentions University findings that eating two apples a day may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. 
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned a BBC Introducing event that took place at the Students’ Union. 

Alumni:

• The , , and  report that Reading alumnus and Conservative MP, Paul Scully plans to run for London Mayor in the 2024 elections.
• (and in print) interviews Reading alumnus and Professor of Agriculture, Mike McLaughlin, on soil fertility. 
•  and Horse & Hound (in print) publish an obituary for Reading alumna and equestrian,Margaret Mary Power.
• quotes Reading alumna, Dr Kate Stephens, on Wren Laboratories' award-winning live culture supplements. 
• Henley Business School alumnus, Simon Kay, was interviewed by on his career change from managing programmes for the British Council to becoming a leadership and life coach.