Reading in the news - Mon 17 Oct

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Metro, News Dubai, and The One World News quote Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on the improving quality of weather forecasts and warnings. 
• The Economic Times, The Street, Pehal News, News Plus, News Break, and others quote Professor Paul Williams (Meterology) and University statistics on the increased occurrence of flight turbulence as a result of climate change.
• The Scotsman publishes an article by Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on global warming's impact on worsening global floods and droughts. 
• Energy Post quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on how climate change globally impacts wind speed. 
• Farmer's Guide reports on a talk given by Professor Martin Lukac (Agriculture) on the benefits and limitations of agroforestry.
• Ordo News quotes Professor Matthew Owens (Meteorology) on the power of solar storms to cause power cuts.
• Farmer's Weekly (in print) quotes Visiting Professor, David Powlson (Geography/Environmental Science) on farming and soil carbon. 
• The Hindu Business Line mentions University research on the appropriateness of using Indian Beech for reforestation. 

Ukraine:

• Cairns Post and Econo Times quote Dr Joseph O'Mahoney (Politics) from his article on The Conversation on Russia's war on Ukraine.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio Three Counties on Covid immunity and vaccinations.  

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university  

• The Reading Chronicle (in print) reports on the University's collaborative exhibition on the hidden stories of residents on Oxford Road.

Other Coverage:

• Greatest Hits Radio (and online) reports on the Times Higher Education 2023 rankings, which has placed the University among the top 200 institutions in the world. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, is quoted. Read our news story. 
• LAD Bible and Nestia quote Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) on Reading research revealing the evolution and mating habits of tiny skin mites that live in the pores of our faces. 
• Hero Mag, MSN, What's New 2 day, Express Digest, USA News Lab, and others quote Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) on the low risk of avian bird flu transmission to humans.
• Lewlew Media, K News, J News, Techy Daily News, News Dubai, and others quote Professor Ciara McCabe (Psychology) on the psychological benefits of pursuing a hobby.
• Scientific American, Suara, MSN, and Germanic quote Dr Brian Pickles (Biological Sciences) about new research on how a dinosaur, alongside its skin, came to be mummified.
• News Hub and News 24 publish an opinion piece by Professor Rajneesh Narula (Henley Business School) and Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) on investment protocols. 
• Chronicle reports on the appointment of a current Reading doctoral student, Teddy Yagambaram Soobramanien, as the chief executive officer of the Comesa Business Council.
• Hort News lists an upcoming talk by University student, Ana Contente, during the British Herbs Conference.
• PChome, My People Vol, Hi-Net, and others mention University research showing that orange juice can improve alertness and concentration. Read our story here.
• Northern Echo (in print) mentions the University's research on the origins of the skeletal remains of a woman dubbed the 'Ivory Bangle Lady.' 
• HR Portal reports that the CHN International Coach School was founded by visiting tutor, Judit Abri Von Bartheld (Henley Business School).
• Bild Der Frau mentions University research on the benefits of eating dark chocolate for your eyesight.
• Financial Express reports that the University will be among a panel of leading universities to select 75 Indian students to honour in celebration of India's independence.   
• Ipoh Echo reports that the University took part in organising a community outreach programme in Malaysia entitled 'Science Meets Society'.
• Happiful (in print) reports on Reading's collaborative research on the benefits and importance of letting your mind wander.
• Marketer's Media mentions Henley Business School statistics on the economic worth of side hustles. 
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentions a previous exhibition at the University's Museum of English Rural Life celebrating 200 years since the founding of Reading-based biscuit company, Huntley and Palmers.
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentions an upcoming dance performance at the University.

Alumni:

• The Guardian (in print) publishes an obituary for Sue Fortescue, a Reading graduate of 1969.