Reading in the news - Wed 05 Oct

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• BBC 1 South, Evening Standard, Scottish Daily Mail (in print), Daily Star (in print), CNBC Indonesia, Yahoo!, MSN, Kent Online, Suffolk News, Newbury Today, Stamford Mercury, Fenland Citizen, Lynn News, Newark Advertiser, Spalding Today, Grantham Journal, and The Weekreport on official University meteorological predictions that this year's winter will be milder than average; Dr ChristopherO’Reilly (Meteorology) is quoted, and also interviewed by Times Radio, on how this would ease the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
• El Espanolreports on Reading FC’s sustainable home kit which features Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climatestripes.
• Fruit Net reports that the University is a partner of the 'Robot Highways' project: an initiative that aims to develop robot-assisted labour on farms to increase efficiency, reduce food waste, and reduce fossil fuel use on farms.

Other Coverage:

• The Telegraph mentions Henley Business School's research on the economic worth of side hustles. 
• CBN quotes Professor NadaKakabadse (Henley Business School) on the ethics of microchip implant technology. 
• The Star publishes a letter on Malaysia's parliament by Professor Andrew Harding (Law).
• Archy Newsy reports on a new study which shows the health benefits of drinking coffee, quoting Dr Charlotte Mills (Food).
• Wokingham Today reports on the upcoming Reading Gin and Rum Festival, mentioning that it will be hosted at the University's Great Hall. 
• Wokingham Today reports on local criticism of plans to develop housing on University-owned land.
• Ta Nea and Sepe GR mention University research on the oldest known words in the world. 
• The Toys Matrix mention Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day work week. 
• Tiverton Gazette (in print) reports that applicants for the West Country Dairy Awards came from institutions including the University.
• A speaker on BBC Radio Berkshire mentions the University's upcoming open day.

Alumni:

• Deccan Chronicle and News Bytes report that neuroscientist, neuroengineer, and Reading graduate, Maitreyee Wairagkar has been nominated for Nature's 'Inspiring Women In Science' award.
• London Daily News quotes Reading graduate, Bronte King on the importance of outdoor exploration for a student's mental health.