Reading in the news - Fri 19 Aug

A-level results day: Regional outlets report on local outstanding student A-level results, listing those who have chosen to study at Reading University this year, including; Eastern Daily Press (in print), Oxford Mail (in print), Skem News, Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard, Spalding Today, Suffolk News, FE News, North Norfolk News, The Challenge, News & Star, Weston Mercury, Educate Magazine, and Hampshire Chronicle.

Viral flooding demo: Further coverage of Dr Rob Thompson's (Meteorology) viral online video which shows how droughts impact how the ground absorbs water by Bild, Planung & Analyse, WooDZog, Time Out, and Water UK.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) was quoted by BBC World Service Radio on what causes weather, and it aired across various stations in the US, and he is quoted by 247 News Agency on why rain after a drought can be dangerous, and by Kent and Sussex Courier (in print) on the expected increase of future wildfires to come.
• Mirage, Science Daily, EurekAlert!, Phys Org, and Environmental News Network report on new University research on how Atlantic air impacts India's food and water supply. The research is led by Dr Kieran Hunt (Meteorology) who is also quoted. Read our news story. 
• Further coverage by the University of East Anglia of the University's research on the impact of weather systems on sea ice melt by flying research aircraft into Arctic storms, led by Professor John Methven (Meteorology). Read our news story.
• Continued coverage of the launch of Reading FC’s new home kit, featuring the climate stripes by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) by Reading Midweek (in print) and Wokingham Paper (in print), and of the University's partnership with gas-powered Reading buses to also feature Professor Hawkins' stripes by Reading Midweek (in print). 
• Wokingham Paper (in print) quotes Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) and Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on the UK heatwave and drought. 
• Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by the Hampshire Chronicle (in print - no link) on the pioneering research of Rev. Charles Higman in the study of meteorology. 
• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) is quoted by Shropshire Star (in print) on climate change's undeniable impact on heatwaves. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university  

• Reading Midweek (in print) and Wokingham Paper (in print) report on a sponsored walk that the University's School of Law will take part in to fundraise for free pro-bono legal advice for vulnerable people otherwise unable to afford it. 

Other Coverage:

• The Telegraph and Yahoo! list Reading graduate salaries as among the top in the UK. 
• Kathryn Whittington (Admissions) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Berkshire on the clearing options available for A-Level students looking to study at University. 
• Careers Coach Helen Slingsby (Henley Business School) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on advice for students who have just received their A-Level results. 
• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed student Jess Ashley (Film, Theatre & Television) about Day Shift, a new movie on Netflix. 
• BBC Gardener's World (in print) reports on University research on the positive effect of healthy houseplants on mental health. 
• Reading Midweek (in print) and Wokingham Paper (in print) publish a column by Professor Robert Van de Noort (Vice-Chancellor of the University) on the graduations and honorary degrees given in July. 
• Dr Tijana Blanusa (Agriculture, Policy, and Development) is interviewed by Gardens Illustrated on the science behind hedging plants. 
• Dr Holly Andrews (Henley Business School) is quoted by Actualno on the value of internships. 
• Reading Borough Council reports that Reading mayor, Rachel Eden will begin a fundraising walk at the University's Harris Gardens. 
• Poppy Lindsey, Reading SU's student welfare officer, is quoted by Pehal News on the support that the University provides to students. 
• Dispatch Live interviews current Henley Business School student and operations account manager at Ford, Jyothi Dhoodhanath.
• New Telegraph reports on Henley Business School's partnership with the Lagos State Government to provide entrepreneurial skills to young people. 
• Punch and Business News report on Henley Business School Africa's partnership with Semicolon Africa to execute the Nexus Project, funded by the British Council, which aims to train and support entrepreneurs and their business ideas. 
• Reading Midweek (in print) mentions the University's funding of clearing up local fly-tipping and over-filled bins. 
• Reading Midweek (in print) and Wokingham Paper (in print) reports on the Time Hops Beer Festival which was hosted at the University's campus. 
• Reading Midweek (in print) reports on the University Student Union's dissatisfaction with the Nation Union of Students (NUS), as an upcoming vote on leaving the NUS approaches.
• Reading Midweek (in print) and Wokingham Paper (in print) reports on University URE Museum's new window display. 
• Stratford Upon Avon Observer (in print) mentions the University Rowing Team's performance in the Henley Regatta. 
• Dr Marissa Joseph (Henley Business School) competed in Pointless on BBC Two.

Alumni:

• A speaker on Talk TV and Talk Radio mentions his experience studying land management at Reading during a debate on if University is 'worth it'. 
• The Mirror reports that Love Island star, Charlie Radnedge is a Henley Business School graduate. 
• Investegate, Shares Magazine, and ADVFN mention Dr Rob Cook, a former Geography student, for reviewing inside information for a company's announcement. 
• BBC Radio Berkshire quotes a Reading graduate who has successfully secured a job after graduating. 
• Claims Journal publishes an article on the North Atlantic hurricane season by Reading graduate, James Cosgrove.