Reading in the news - Wed 1 Mar

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Christopher Scott (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC World News, BBC News Channel, and BBC Radio Berkshire on what the northern lights are. 
• Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by ,  (Netherlands),  (India), , , , , and  on why we are entering a period of increased solar activity.
• Greatest Hits Radio, BBC Radio Berkshire, and  report that the University is working with Reading Borough Council and other local partners to create an interactive education programme about air pollution which will be implemented in primary and secondary schools across Reading. Professor Hong Yang (Geography) is leading the project from the University and is quoted on the project's aims. Marta O'Brien (air quality researcher) is also involved in the project. .
• Western Daily Press (in print) reports on the University's part in leading a European-wide project which aims to show farmers how they can boost food production and achieve net zero within a decade by adopting agroforestry. Dr Laurence Smith (Agriculture) is quoted on details of the project. Read our news story.

Food and farming:

• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by , , , , , , and  on the credibility of a study that linked the consumption of a sweetener to heart problems. 
• The Breeze reported that Mondelez, which has its research labs on the University’s Whiteknights campus, is recruiting chocolate tasters. 
• mentions a University study on how long milking heifers remained in their herds.

Business and society:

• , , , and  highlight a report by Professor Stuart Green (Built Environment) on procurement practices in the fit-out sector.
• Dr Amanda Hall (Politics) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on a new Brexit deal on how trade works between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and EU.
•  mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day workweek.  

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university  

• mentions 'Pathway to Properties', a joint initiative between the University and Henley Business School which aims to widen access to the real estate profession and raise awareness of the careers available within the industry.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Helen Parish (History) was interviewed by the  podcast on why February only has 28 days. 
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by , , , , , , , , , and  on tips to solve Wordle puzzles. 
• mentions that Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) was a nominee for Archaeologist of the Year at Current Archaeology Live!
•  reports that University chaplain, Mark Laynesmith will be interviewing author, Marina Cantacuzino on her book on forgiveness for the Chaplaincy's upcoming annual lecture.
• A speaker on BBC Radio Gloucester mentions that he delivered a mammoth tusk to the 桃色视频.
• mentions that Dr Frederic Stahl used to be an associate professor at the University. 
•  and  mention Henley Business School's partnership with TEXEM. 

Alumni:

• The reports that Henley Business School alumna, Mark O'Connor, is having a baby with his partner and former Love Islander, Montana Brown.
• reports on the career of Reading alumnus and art curator, Dr Omar Kholeif.