Reading in the news - Wed 6 Apr

University Challenge:

• The Sun, The Guardian, Evening Standard, The Independent, Berkshire Live, Press and Journal (and in print), Imperial College London, Science Business, Today Online, Mirage, Channel News Asia, Head Topics, Today, Intell Asia, The Straits Times, Suffolk News, Mothership, and Times of News report on Reading’s appearance in the University Challenge Grand Final on Monday, where we narrowly lost to Imperial College London.

• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed team captain Michael Hutchinson, a PGCE graduate; and BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed fellow team member Margaret Ounsley about their experiences competing in the challenge. 
• The Sun and UAE News report on Margaret Ounsley’s response to online comments about her age.

Ukraine:

• Dr Alexander Mihailov's (Economics) article on The Conversation on Russia announcing a fixed price for buying gold with rubles is republished by Foreign Affairs and Asia Times, and it is quoted by Teller Report.
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by Detik Travel on the added emissions resulting from rerouted flights avoiding Russia's airspace.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by the Daily Mail on the accuracy of Covid statistics; and by i News and MSN on manufacturing, approving, and releasing vaccines. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Small Business quotes Henley Business School research on the environmental benefits of the four-day working week due to the lower emissions that result from fewer commutes.

Other Coverage:

• The BBC, BBC South, Planet Radio, Wokingham Today, The Reading Chronicle, Berkshire Live, and Bracknell News report on the development of Shinfield Studios on University land.
• The Guardian and Yahoo! mention that an online workshop tutor is a mentor coach for Henley Business School.
• Dr Selin Kudret (Henley Business School) is quoted by Forbes on the importance of growth mindsets.
• Professor Jane Setter (English Language & Linguistics) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the effectiveness of learning through songs. 
• India Education Diary reports on findings published today from the University's research into student experiences of unchallenged racism on campus, quoting Dr Billy Wong (Education) and Dr Allan Laville (Dean For Diversity and Inclusion). Read our news story. 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by Newsbreak on the nutritional value of protein products in comparison to their original counterparts.
• Professor Sharm Manwani (Henley Business School) is listed by Open Group as a key speaker in an upcoming virtual enterprise architecture practitioners summit. 
• Elle reports on a 2015 study by the University of Reading that found chewing gum can get catchy songs out of your head.
• A speaker on BBC Radio Berkshire mentions the University as a potential contributor toward the future development of Reading town's prison into an art studio.

Alumni:

• Opera News lists a Reading graduate as a Nigerian celebrity who is a graduate of law. 
• Lynn News reports on the retirement of a Reading graduate.
• Aise reports on an exhibit curated by a Reading graduate on Valentino Vago.