Reading in the news - Wed 15 Mar

Dirty bottles: Continued coverage as Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , WABC Radio New York, , , , , , , , and  on a study which found reusable water bottles can contain a large number of bacteria.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Peter Inness (Meteorology) is quoted by the  (and in print) on the UK's gloomy weather this March. University data that claims parts of southern England has received a tenth of the average sunshine during March is also cited. reposts.
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by Fox News (), , and  on how extreme flight turbulence may increase due to climate change.
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by  and  on the amount of rainfall it would take to ease the drought in Europe.
• Dr Patrick McGuire (Meteorology) is quoted by  and  on a study he co-authored on how climate change is affecting the way ecosystems absorb carbon. Read our news story.
• PhD Student, Juliette Waterman's (Archaeology) research on the impact that feeding red kites has on the birds' behaviour is reported on by . Read our news story.
•  and mention ongoing University research on the impact that air pollution has on the reproduction of insects. 

Business and society:

• , , , , and  quote Professor Ben Laker (Henley Business School) on his research on the positive effects of meeting-free days in the workplace.
• Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) is interviewed by  on her role in co-coordinating a pilot of the four-day workweek in Portugal.
•  and  report the University's technical services department has achieved the first-ever PTO Athena Swan Award following a pilot scheme to open the gender equality charter to professional, technical and operational (PTO) directorates. The team was assessed as a Silver winner. Dr Karen Henderson (Director of Technical Services) is quoted.
•  sourced a photo of medieval latrines from the University.

Food and farming:

• Dr Andreas Karatzas (Food) is quoted by the Daily Mail (in print) on how storing nuts in the fridge can keep them fresh for longer.

Other Coverage:

• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) wrote an article about the opening of Henley Business School Africa's new branch in Cape Town and it is published by .
• Professor Jonathan Passmore (Henley Business School) is listed by the as an upcoming speaker at the ICF India Coaching Conclave.
• Lecturer, Helen de Felice (Henley Business School) is quoted by on the challenges that accountants may face when helping clients navigate complex data protection legislation.
• Reading Today (in print) reports on an interview that University chaplain, Mark Laynesmith conducted with author, Marina Cantacuzino on her book on forgiveness for the Chaplaincy's annual lecture.
• names the University's campus in Malaysia as a notable branch.
• lists Reading as a high-ranking university.
• An article written by Ted Malloch (previously Henley Business School) on American politics is published by .

Alumni:

• interviews Reading alumnus and farmer, Jâms Morgan, on the global demand for dairy.