Reading in the news - Thu 26 Jan

Food and farming:

• Further coverage of the ‘Raising the Pulse’ initiative by , , , and , quoting Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food) and Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars). The project is to develop UK bread containing fava beans, which are better for diet and the environment. Read our news story. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Bill Collins (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the impact of wood burners on urban air pollution.
• Yorkshire Post (in ), , , , , and  mention findings from Dr Thomas Johnson and Dr Manuela González-Suárez (Biological Sciences) that show slower economic development and improved quality of life in Europe has led to rebounding grey wolf populations. Dr Johnson, who led the study whilst based at Reading, is quoted. Read our news story.
• Professor Andrew Turner (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the forecasting of moderate El Nino conditions this summer. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) is quoted by the  on the barriers to some companies implementing the four-day work week. 
• Rugby player, entrepreneur, and MBA student, Tendai Mtawarira (Henley Business School) was interviewed by on his educational and professional career.
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by , , , , , , , , , and  on tips to solve Wordle puzzles. 
• Professor John Hammond (Agriculture) and Dr Yiorgos Gadanakis' (Agriculture) collaborative article for  about pressure on food prices is reposted by .
•  reports on graduation ceremonies taking place at Henley Business School Africa, and on the success and growth of the School since its opening in 1992. Jon Foster-Pedley, Linda Buckley, and Rashika Padarath (all from Henley Business School Africa) are quoted.
•  reports on the appointment of Research Associate, Freddie Quek (Henley Business School) to its board.
•  mentions a Henley Business School report on the impact of GST on local businesses. 
•  mentions research from the University that suggests farming donkeys for their hides is not a viable business model. 
• Folkestone & Hythe Express (in ) mention Anglo-Saxon remains that were uncovered by the University during an excavation of Tayne Field in 2014.
•  reports on a recent Henley Business School webinar on Africa's economy. 
•  reports on the upcoming performance of an orchestra at the University's Great Hall. 

Alumni:

•  and  report on the appointment of Henley Business School alumnus, Jon Hogan as the non-executive director of Together Personal Finance Limited.
•  reports on the appointment of Henley Business School alumnus, David Attenborough, as the non-executive director of the Sky City board.