Reading in the news - Thu 31 Mar

Ukraine:

• Dr Alexander Mihailov's (Economics) article on VOX EU on the importance of paying for Russian gas and oil with roubles is quoted by New York Latest News. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) is quoted by The Guardian, Yahoo!, Carbon Brief, and Newsbreak on changing the definition of UK heatwaves as they become more frequent. 
• Forbes reports on new research from the University on the relationship between forest loss in India and climate change, quoting lead author of the study, PhD researcher Alice Haughan. Read our news story. 
• Agriland, Phys.org, Newsbreak, and The Farming Forum quote Dr Tom Breeze (Agriculture) on findings from a collaborative University study, funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency, on the effect of pollinator decline on the global food trade. Read our news story.
• Mirage News, Phys.org, and The University of Sheffield report on research, conducted in collaboration with the University, on how to include farmers in the design of new environmental policies, quoting lead author Dr David Rose (Agriculture).
• Further coverage of the Rainfall Rescue citizen science project led by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) appears in Reading.co.uk.
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography / Meteorology) is quoted by Foreign Affairs on changing definitions of UK heatwaves.
• Professor Matthew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by Newsweek on the threat of geomagnetic storms. 
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by Prevention Web on the environmental impact of aviation. 
• Research conducted by the University on alternative cattle feed derived from oregano essential oil is mentioned by Cowsmopolitan. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by The Telegraph and Yahoo! on the link between Vitamin A and zinc consumption and improved recovery, boosted immunity, and lowered risk of infection. 
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) answered BBC Radio London's Covid questions and is quoted by Business Fast, News Cabal, News Groove, and The Week on the number of colds that Covid accounts for.
• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by Marie Claire on the cost of manufacturing Covid tests. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by Business Mayor on the nutritional value of high protein alternatives to their original counterparts.
• Archaeology reports on Emeritus Professor Ken Dark (Economics) leading research that has led to a rise in the number of discoveries of royal graves in the UK.
• Study International reports on LVS Asco's proximity to, and close work with, the University.
• IFA Magazine names a postgraduate from the IMCA Centre as a winner of the CISI Educational Trust Awards.
• Yahoo! mentions Reading's campus in Malaysia. 
• The Standard mentions Reading's proximity to High Wycombe. 

Alumni:

• Africa Newsroom, Social News, Biz Wire Express, and MyZA report on the career of a storyteller and filmmaker, who is a Henley Business School graduate.
• Construction Management interviews a Reading graduate about their work developing housing projects for Housing Association Midland Heart.  
• The Cable reports that a speaker in an upcoming investment clinic held by Parthian Securities is an IMCA Centre graduate. 
• Lulop reports on an exhibit curated by a Reading graduate on Valentino Vago.