Reading in the news - Wed 25 Jan

Economic development threatens carnivores: , , , , , , , , , , and others mention the findings from Dr Thomas Frederick Johnson and Dr Manuela González-Suárez (Biological Sciences) that slower economic development and improved quality of life in Europe has led to rebounding grey wolf populations. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) was featured in a podcast interview with  on air turbulence. 
• Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) wrote an article for on the difficulties of forecasting snow in the UK and it is reposted by  and . 
• Further coverage of the ‘Raising the Pulse’ initiative by  and , quoting Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food). The project is to develop UK bread containing fava beans, which are better for diet and the environment. Read our news story.
• mentions the University's research on ways to reduce carbon in the dairy farm industry.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• reports on a new community sport and leisure facilities consultation jointly hosted by the University and Shinfield Parish Council. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted on the University's part in shaping the future of Wokingham. Read our news story.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Mona Ashok (Henley Business School) was featured in a podcast interview with on the role of AI in operations management.
• Dr Kathryn Sampeck's article for on the history of chocolate 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.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on the differences between the live flu vaccine and an actual flu virus infection.
• reports on Dr Netta Weinstein's (Psychology) collaborative research on the effect that a teacher's tone of voice has on students' willingness to learn, connect, and cooperate. Read our news story.
• Dr Melissa Carr (Henley Business School) is quoted by  on the shift in the importance of work-life balance over pay. 
•  mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek. 
• mentions research from the University that suggests farming donkeys for their hides is not a viable business model. 
• mentions its upcoming event on the opportunities and challenges that businesses face this year will be hosted by Henley Business School.  
• reports on a recent Henley Business School webinar on Africa's economy. 
• reports on an upcoming BBC Introducing event to be hosted at the University Students' Union. 

Alumni:

•  and  report on the appointment of Reading alumnus, Paul Smith as an executive at Springboard Corporate Finance. 
• reports on the appointment of Henley Business School alumnus, Henry Bott as president of Swire Properties.