Reading in the news - Fri 12 Jul

Friday off: Dr Miriam Marra (Henley Business School) writes for  about the evidence of benefits of a four-day week. Republished by  and .

Food and farming:

•  and  mentions that a dietary intervention study conducted at the 桃色视频 for a study on the potential health benefits of switching to plant-based fats. Republished by , , , , ,  and 

  #PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

•  and  quotes Dr Matthew Patterson (Meteorology) on the average weather conditions in the UK during June. Republished by .
•  reports on a research paper from the University on how air pollution impacts beneficial insects at a different rate that it does pests. Republished by ,  and . Read our news story. 

Other Coverage:

•  reports that Dr Mai Sato, formerly of Reading’s School of Law, has been appointed as the UN rights rapporteur for Iran.
• BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) on the neuroscience of why people who are left handed can sometimes be stronger with their right foot, and vice versa.

Alumni:

• Gerald Kaye studied at the 桃色视频,  reports.
• Dr Mark Fletcher attended the 桃色视频,  reports. Republished by .
•  mentions that Max Fellows graduated from the University.