Reading in the news - Mon 27 Mar

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by (and in print) on the amount of water it would take to avoid drought in Western Europe, and Reading Today (in print) mentions that a written statement she wrote was read during a protest against the pollution of waterways.
• (and in print) cites University data that claims parts of southern England have received a tenth of the average sunshine it usually receives during March.
• reports on Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) updated climate stripes which depict future emission scenarios in relation to a person's lifespan and have been used in the latest IPCC report, and the various uses of his climate stripes are reported by Art Das Kunstmagazin (in print - no link).
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , on how extreme flight turbulence may more than double in the future due to climate change.
• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology is quoted by and on recent heatwaves in India, and by on the recent hailstorm and thunderstorms in India.
• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) and Dr Kieran Hunt (Meteorology) are quoted by on how climate change is causing Western Disturbances to weaken.
• Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by and explaining a video released by NASA of a 'churning tornado' on the sun's surface and by on why we are entering a period of increased solar activity.
• Professor Chris Hilson (Law) is quoted by on the UK's deposit return scheme, which aims to improve the recycling and reuse of unsustainable packaging materials.
• mentions the University's research that suggests healthy houseplants improve overall levels of happiness.
• reports that the art exhibit, the Gaia globe, will be exhibited in Reading following a collaboration between the University, Reading Borough Council, Reading Climate Change Partnership, and Reading BID.

Business and Society:

• Professor Kevin Money (Henley Business School) is quoted by (and in print), , and on the riskiness of investing.
• , , , , and mention that Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) co-authored a report on the pilot of the four-day workweek as the second phase of the programme is announced.
• Dr Mary Dyson (Typography and Graphic Communication) is quoted by on the usefulness of bionic reading.
• The Business Post (in print) mentions a report on 'Building Trust Through Governance' by Professors Andrew and Nada Kakabadse (both Henley Business School).
• reports that a marketing team from Henley Business School won a global marketing competition and has been crowned "Marketers of the Future".
• report on the release of an app that explores medieval monasteries, their archaeology, myths and legends. Project leader, Professor Roberta Gilchrist (Archaeology) and Cheryl Green (alumna) are mentioned for their research on Glastonbury Abbey which inspired the app. BBC Radio Somerset also reported. Read our news story.

Food and farming:

• Professor Carol Wagstaff (Food) has written an article for on food supply chains and how recent shortages are impacting food aid services for vulnerable people which is reposted by .
• Farmers Guardian (in print) reports the University is a partner of a project on the benefits of intercropping, and quotes Professor John Hammond (Agriculture) on the trials that have taken place at the University.
• mentions a University study on how long milking heifers remained in their herds.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the , , and on the importance of stating research limitations as the credibility of a recent report which claimed Covid originated from raccoon dogs is questioned.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• reports on the University's plans to host a free family festival this May. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort and Molli Cleaver (Community Relations Officer) are quoted.
• reports on the University's sanctuary scholarship scheme which offers funded places for sanctuary seekers wishing to continue their education in the UK.

Ukraine:

Professor Michael Schmitt (Law) is quoted by on the legalities of a Russian jet's interception of a US Airforce drone.

Other Coverage

• Professor Glenn Gibson (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was introduced by BBC World Service Radio as on a panel of experts in microbiology, and his research on pre-biotics and microbiome was mentioned.
• The Sunday Times (in print) mentions sponsors and academics from Henley Business School were part of a group of judges in the NED Awards.
• Scarlett Murphy (Education) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the University's PGCE Primary programme.
• Professor Nazanin Derakhshan (Psychology) is quoted by Reading Today (in print) on her Edith Morley lecture on the psychological impacts of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Reading Today (in print) and Henley Standard (in print) report on an upcoming performance by South Chiltern Choral Society at the University's Great Hall.
• The Reading Chronicle (in print) and Wokingham Today (in print) report on the nearing completion of a cycle route in Reading which will link the University to south Reading, the town centre, and the hospital.
• mentions the University's collaboration with the Natural History Museum to develop a global and sustainable base for natural sciences research at the Thames Valley Science Park. Read our news story.
• and mention that the development of a Double PhD Degree scheme between the University and IPB University is being discussed.
• and mention the University's collaborative part in training over 200 young creative professionals in Lagos.
• and Mention the University's close proximity to London.
• reports on the educational career of Henley student and businesswoman, Yvonne Chaka Chaka.
• The University's robotics unit is mentioned on BBC Radio London.

Alumni:

• , , , , , , , , and others report on the appointment of University graduate, Mark Stevenson to Ingersoll Rand's board of directors.
• reports on the career of Reading alumnus and artist, Mike Nelson.
• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Reading alumnus and lecturer at Essex University, Dr Matt Lodder.
• The World of Fine Wine (in print) mentions that contributing editor, Andrew Jefford is a Reading alumnus.
• interviews Reading alumnus, Ben Pauling on his career as a racehorse trainer.