Reading in the news - Thu 12 May

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• The Guardian (and in print) and News Break report on Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) research on the moon's influence over the Earth's temperature.
• An article on The Conversation by its Environment Editor on how to survive heatwaves quotes PhD researcher Chloe Brimicombe (Geography/Walker Institute) on how to stay safe, and The Indian Express reposts.
• Mirage News and FE News list the University as an attendant of the Green Jobs Delivery Group's inaugural meeting which aims to help power the UK's green industrial revolution. Read our news story.
• Eurek Alert! lists the University as an institution that has researched strategies to reduce livestock methane emissions. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke is quoted by The News Amed, Express Informer, Express Digest, Today UK News, Public News Time, and What's New 2 Day on the reliability of daily Covid statistics now that compulsory at-home tests have been scrapped.
• Professor Helen Dodd (formerly Psychology) is quoted by Yorkshire Post on how play can prevent the impact of lockdown on the mental health of children.

Ukraine:

• Dr Alexander Mihailov's (Economics) article for The Conversation on Russia's announcement of a fixed price for buying gold with roubles is republished by European Business Magazine. 

Other Coverage:

• MWE Bantu, Aptan Tech, Business Today, and Soko Directory report on The MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy's film and TV training programme, mentioning Henley Business School as a partner and an additional provider of enhanced training. 
• Dr Charlotte Mills and Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) are quoted by The Star on the health benefits linked to turmeric, and its use in coffee. 
• Dr Peter Coe (Law) spoke to a parliamentary select committee about tackling lawsuits that stifle the free sharing of information. The UK Parliament reports.
• Mr Joe Doak (Henley Business School) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the history of Reading's biscuit factory, Huntley and Palmers. 
• Farming Life quotes Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on his upcoming talk on the mental health and wellbeing of farmers.
• Wired Gov acknowledges Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre, and Television) in its article on the impact of digital technology on the arts in the UK.
• Ingredients Network quotes Dr Kimon-Andreas Karatzas (Food) on the benefits of massive parallel sequencing in food manufacturing.
• Hodge, Jones & Allen mention a collaborative University report on the mental health of people with spinal cord injuries.
• Internists Online mention collaborative University research identifying lipids associated with cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes.
• News From Wales names the University as a reputable institution which offers various FutureLearn courses. 
• Euractiv names Henley Business School as an institution which offered academic input into the previous European Association Summit.

Alumni:

• A speaker on BBC Radio Somerset mentioned pursuing environmental studies at Reading.
• Yorkshire Post reports on a University graduate, actress, director, and creative consultant who was recently named a BSL Ambassador for Doncaster Deaf Trust.
• Hort News reports on a Reading graduate's appointment as Hortifeed's new Regional Sales Manager.
• AB Noticia News lists Reading as a university where the editor-in-chief for the magazine, High Profile, has previously lectured.