Reading in the news - Tue 13 Dec

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Financial Food, Agronoticias, Farmers Weekly, Revista Info Retail, and Food Retail list the University as a partner of the InformPack project which aims to provide solutions to transition to sustainable packaging in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) wrote a collaborative article for Anglia Farmer (in print) on Britain's changing climate.
• Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is quoted by BBC Radio Berkshire on his weather predictions for this week. 
• Farm Week (in print) mentions the University as a partner in funded research on agriculture and environmental sustainability. 
• Express and Star and Shropshire Star mention the university's predictions that, as a result of climate change, the UK's climate will be appropriate for producing wine.

Commentary on strep outbreak: Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the Daily Mail, Public News Time, Today UK News, The News Amed, Mogaz News, Express Informer, Health Medicine Net, and Express Digest on the impact that limited access to GP services may have on managing severe infections of Strep A.

Blueberries boost mood: The Daily Mail (and in print), Mail+, Today UK News, MSN, The News Amed, Express Digest, and Public News Time mention University findings that suggest consuming blueberries can boost your mood within two hours of consumption. 

Other Coverage:

• KTLA News and Teller Report mention a study led by Dr Soon Gweon (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) on mould and fungi in sinks and drains.
• Collaborative research by Dr Faye Shortland (Economics and Marketing), Dr Paul Hurley, and Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on the mental health of farmers is mentioned by Greatest Hits Radio and Planet Radio (online).
• Professor Adrian Bell (Henley Business School) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the upcoming Christmas lecture that he is giving on the history of finance. 
• Professor Wing Lam's (CEO and Provost, University of Reading Malaysia) article on the impact of university rankings on student interest is published by Zing News and Bao Nhanh 24/7. 
• MBA and Leader report on Henley Business School Africa's largest graduation that took place last week, quoting Linda Buckley, Rashika Padarath, and Dean and Director, Jon Foster-Pedley (all Henley Business School Africa).
• Louise Claasen (Henley Business School Africa) is quoted by Press Portal on what the metaverse has in common with the physical world.
• Professor Julia Waters (Languages and Cultures) is listed by Fabula as part of a scientific committee on Autochthonies and Francophone Spaces.
• Manager 24, Magazyn Przemyslowy, Interia Biznes, and Express mention Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek.
• BPCA, Pest Control News, and PPC Online report on the University's annual analysis data analysis and reporting of research conducted by the government's Animal and Plant Health Agency on DNA testing for rodenticide resistance.
• MBA mentions a talk on parenting teenagers that was given by a clinical psychologist at Henley Business School Africa. 
• A letter published in Country Smallholding (in print) mentions the University's research on the benefits of ivy on the protection and insulation of buildings. 
• Thames Valley Chamber reports on the University's planned development of a clinical training facility.
• RTPI reports that guest lecturer, Paul Willmott, has been elected as a fellow.  
• Food Navigator mentions the University's proximity to Milton Park. 

Alumni:

• The BBC, Legit, Ladun Liadi News, Nigerian News Direct, The Citizen, Head Topics, Sahara Reporters, Ack City News, and others publish an obituary for University alumnus, Laolu Mudashiru. 
• London TV reports on the appointment of Reading graduate, Cameron Mair as a graduate surveyor at Henshall & Partners. 
• Farm Week (in print) reports that Reading graduate, Dr Zoe Davies, has received the David Black Award for contributing to the pig industry.