Reading in the news - Thu 9 Mar

Snowfall: Reading weather experts comment on the cold UK weather. Read our expert comment

• Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC 1 South and BBC Radio Berkshire and quoted by Greatest Hits Radio, , , , and  on the difficulties of forecasting snow. 

• Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the official measurements of snowfall seen at the University yesterday. Heart Radio Berkshire also reports on the University's measurements.
• Professor Helen Dacre (Meteorology) is quoted by  explaining the UK's sudden 'cold snap' and snowy conditions.
•  mentioned that scientists from the University are studying yesterday's snowfall data to improve the accuracy of forecasts. 

Toxic Trophy hunting debate: Dr Luke Christopher Evans (Biological Sciences) and Dr Vicky Boult (Meteorology) are quoted by , , , , and  on leading research on how toxic online abuse about trophy hunting could impact wildlife conservation efforts. Read our news story.

Bean genome sequenced: Professor Donal O'Sullivan (Food) is quoted by , , , , and  explaining how the faba bean genome has been sequenced as part of a publicly funded University research project. Professor Donal O'Sullivan was also interviewed by  on the details of the project. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• , , and  mention the University's collaborative research on how atmospheric rivers can cause flooding. 
• Professor Ted Shepherd (Meteorology) was interviewed by  on 'climate storylines'. 
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and  on how extreme flight turbulence may more than double in the future due to climate change. Professor Paul Williams also appeared on Erin Burnett OutFront show on CNN and The Weather Channel to talk about extreme flight turbulence.
• Professor Mike Lockwood (Meteorology) is quoted by  and , dismissing conspiracy theories about human-induced earthquakes.
• Professor Christopher Merchant (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the University's part in The UK Earth Observation Climate Information Service to create information needed to tackle the climate crisis. Read our news story.
• CV Driver (in print) 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. Read our news story.
•  publishes PhD researcher, Aisha Saeed Harib's article on climate action.

Food and farming:

•  mentions a University study on how long milking heifers remained in their herds.
•  reports on a speech that farm leader, Minette Batters gave at the University, criticising Defra's environmental land management scheme for farmers in England. 

Business and society:

• Dr Miriam Marra (Henley Business School) is quoted by  on the risk of productivity and motivation issues when implementing the four-day workweek. 
•  mentions Henley Business School's annual Women in Business essay competition, which awards the winner a funded place on Henley’s part-time Executive MBA programme.
•  mentions that students from Eton House Singapore have gone on to study at institutions including Reading.  

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• Reading Today (in print) reports that the University is calling for nominations to celebrate its staff, students, and alumni for their volunteering work.

Culture and heritage:

• Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) is quoted by Current Archaeology (in print) on recent findings that an Anglo-Saxon monastery was more resilient to Viking attacks than previously thought. Read our news story.

Other Coverage:

• , , and  list literary scholar and activist, Professor Edith Morley, who previously lectured at the University and was the first female professor in Britain, as an inspirational woman from Berkshire.
• Visiting Lecturer, Niven Postma (Henley Business School), is listed by , , and  as among Africa's top fifty most impactful voices.
• Wokingham Today (in print) reports that Professor Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy (Pharmacy) has received a fellowship to fund his research on adhesive substances in pharmaceutical preparations. Read our news story.
• Dorset Echo (in ) mentions the University's Polo Club joined a horseback tournament at Weymouth beach.
•  mentions the University's partnership with the University of Law.
•  reports on an upcoming talk by Dr Ad Spiers, who previously conducted robotics research at the University. 
• An article written by Ted Malloch (previously Henley Business School) on business risk is published by .
• Reading Today (in ) reports on an upcoming choir performance at the University's Great Hall. 

Alumni:

•  and  report on the career of Reading alumna, Izzie Marshall, as a horse racing executive. 
•  reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Professor Hala Sultan Saif Al Easa, as President of The University of Calgary in Qatar.
•  reports on a statement that Reading alumna, Dr Preethi Lolaksha Nagaveni, gave to the United Nations committee.