Reading in the news - Tue 02 May

Defending free speech: ’s columnist, Michael Deacon, follows up on the postponement of a talk at the University, by MP James Sunderland (and in print). The Vice Chancellor is celebrated as a protector of free speech, after he reminded students of their responsibility to uphold the same. , , , and , also report.

Dog mites: Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the , , , , , , , , , , and on the risk of dog mites and ticks affecting owners who share beds with their dogs.

Ukraine: Professor Dominik Zaum (PVC for Research and Innovation) was interviewed by BBC Radio 4 on how providing accommodation for Ukrainian refugees has impacted his ability to remortgage his home.

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• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is quoted by (and in print) on the "unprecedented" speed of global climate change.
• 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 Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC World Service Radio on a study he authored on the use of old data to show how climate change today would make the impacts of the 1903 ‘Ulysses’ storm worse. and also report. Read our news story.
• Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on what the weather has been like on May 6 in years gone by, in anticipation of the King’s coronation on the same date this year. Read our expert comment.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by New Scientist (in print) on how the climate is warming as an effect of greenhouse gas emissions.
• Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by on the impact that a solar maximum can have on satellites and astronauts in space.
• Professor Laurence Harwood (Chemistry) is quoted by Newbury Weekly News (in print) on his part in organising British entomologist, George McGavin to deliver a climate seminar on changing biodiversity at a local event.

Food and farming:

• Professor Chris Reynolds (Agriculture) is quoted by on the University's collaborative research that aims to address the causes of heat stress for indoor-housed dairy cows. Heart Radio Berkshire reports that the University has received over a million pounds to fund the research.
• Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars) wrote an article for TUCO (in print) on how transparency is a principle of the new Menus of Change initiative.
• Professor Carol Wagstaff (Food) is quoted by The Vegetable Farmer (in print) on HortQFL's most recent collaboration with the Association of Applied Biology to encourage new faces into horticultural research.
• Public Sector Catering (in print) mentions a talk given by Dr Sam Mudie (Energy Officer) at TUCO's Winter Conference on reducing consumption.
• Darlington and Stockton Times (in print) mentions the University conducted a study with Mole Valley Farmers on the importance of amino acids in early lactation dairy cows.
• Public Sector Catering (in print) reports that Reading is among eight universities to partner with Klimato to help calculate, communicate and report food emissions.

Business and society:

• , , , . and mention that Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) was on a panel of experts that reviewed Amnesty International's criticism of Ukraine.
• Professor Kate Williams (History) wrote an article on the crowning of Camilla as Queen, and it is published by Radio Times (in print), and she was interviewed by LBC Radio on the upcoming coronation.
• Professor Jane Setter (Language & Linguistics) wrote an article for on why people keep or lose their accents and it is reposted by , , , and .
• Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of the University's Science Council, is quoted by on the importance of the collaboration between academic institutions and government leaders.
• Associate Lecturer, Luke Walters (History) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the history of the coronation.
• Professor James Reade (Economics) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the cost of the coronation to the public.
• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) is quoted by on the positive effects of meeting-free days in the workplace.
• Professor Rebecca Rist (History) was interviewed by History Revealed (in print) on what may have happened, had the Third Crusade returned the Holy City to Christian control.
• The Henley Standard (in print) mentions the the Henley Festival will be held at Henley Business School's Greenlands, where previous diamond jubilee celebrations had been held, and the Queen had attended.
• mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek.
• names the University's MERL as a hidden gem in Berkshire.

Health and wellbeing:

• Professor Glenn Gibson (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was interviewed by BBC World Service Radio on how microbes first arrive in our guts. BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Berkshire, and various American stations re-aired this interview.
• BBC Radio Berkshire reported on Dr Mark Dallas' (Pharmacy) research on the impact that heading a ball can have on cognitive function.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Jo Phoenix's (Law) new showing thousands of sex attacks have been reported in hospitals in England and Wales in the past four years, continues to be covered by outlets including and . Professor Pheonix is also quoted by the (and in print), in support of J K Rowling as a commentator on trans rights.
• Professor Julia Waters' (Languages and Cultures) comments on the death of her sister Ruth Perry, headteacher of Caversham Primary School, in the (and in print).
• Student Jess Ashley was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on her recent streaming service recommendations. 
• Professor Stuart Green (Construction Management) wrote an article on procurement practices in the finishes, fit-out, and interior sectors and it is published by .
• lists teaching fellow, Bradley Hillier-Smith (Philosophy) as among those to sign a petition of non-cooperation with the Journal of Policial Philosophy.
• The Times (in print) mentions that Soha Khattab, who worked at the University, is among the British nationals unable to evacuate the conflict currently in Sudan.
• The Bath Magazine (print only) interviewed artist and end engineer, Anthony Sheeran, who lists the University as a past client of his.
• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed the local artist, Deva St John, who recently performed at the University.

Alumni:

• reports that Reading alumnus, Callum Harling is running for the local Green Party in the upcoming Council elections.
• Bexhill News (in print) publishes a tribute for Reading alumnus and councillor, Rupert Simmons, who passed away this week.