Reading in the news - Fri 12 Jun

Goal! Professor Radu Tunaru (Henley Business School) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about his performance-based ranking of this year's England squad. A statistical model made by Professor James Reade (Economics) to predict tournament match outcomes was mentioned by Sekber News, Alongwalker, and Jakarta365. Dr Adeyinka Adewale (Henley Business School) was quoted by People Management on how this summer’s tournament may impact workplace productivity.

From our stories: Argentina favourites for glory, says simulation and Michael Olise named best player in new index

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• Reading Today reported on the upcoming community forum quoting Molli Cleaver, Community Engagement Manager. From our story: University marks centenary with special community forum
• The Reading Chronicle reported that the Eat at the Square and Mojo’s kitchens earned five-star hygiene ratings.

Food and farming:

• The Times, Buzzfeed (Germany), Come-on, Offenbach Post, 24Hamburg, Alongwalker, and others quoted Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the health benefits of flavanol rich fruits and vegetables. From our story: Not all five-a-days are equal for heart health
• Professor Kuhnle was quoted by The Sun about the health risks of fizzy drinks.
• Protein Production and Cambrian News featured a study to improve the smell of high-protein foods. From our story: Your post-gym protein shake may get a taste upgrade

Business and society:

• Ministry of Education (Maldives), PSM News, The Edition, and Muslim Network reported on the Young Mathematical Story Author competition led by Dr Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai (Education).
• EdCentral republished an article from The Pie on the creation of  University's Global Academy for language provision, quoting Elizabeth Allen, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Internationalisation).
• European Business Review reported on workplace attitudes towards AI, quoting Dr Melissa Carr and Dr Rita Fontinha (both Henley Business School).

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) was quoted by BBC News, Yahoo News, SSBCrack News, Joy Online, Daily Mirror, The Star, and Ink Brief about the impacts of an El Niño event which has just begun. From our expert comment: El Nino: WMO report expert comments