Reading in the news - Mon 22 Nov

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Reading’s Department of Meteorology worked with the Guardian on a short video explaining the difference between weather forecast apps.
• Wokingham Today and RDG Today report on the UK Climate Risk Indicators website developed by Professor Nigel Arnell, which shows how climate change will affect different parts of the UK. Read our news story.
• Dr Alexey Mikaberidze (Agriculture, Policy, and Development) spoke to BBC Radio 4 about crop protection as part of its focus on the topic.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by Naked Capitalism and Daily Magazine on a new infectious strain of the Delta variant; by Full Fact on misinformation that was spread over the radio; by Health Medicine Network on the effectiveness of Booster vaccines; by iNews (and in print) on the timing of the Booster vaccines; he spoke to Talk Radio about the rising case numbers and imposed restrictions in Austria and the Netherlands and their lack of booster vaccinations; to BBC World Service Radio, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio Cymru about the difference between antibodies in the body from vaccination and infection; and to LBC Radio about the UK's infection rates compared to Europe. 
• Dr David Rose (Agriculture, Policy and Development) was quoted by Farmers Weekly, (and on their podcast) on a new programme funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) that discusses farming mental health and the impact of Covid.
• Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by Accu Weather and FR on a new kind of vaccine that primes T-cell immunity.
• Dr Netta Weinstein's (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) study on solitude during the pandemic was mentioned by Zoomer. Read our news story.
• Professor James Reade (Economics) was quoted by Watson on how Covid may affect the performance of athletes. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university 

• A spokesperson from the University was quoted by The Reading Chronicle Bracknell News, and Opera News on the University's discussions with Wokingham Borough Council on its local plan. Read our statement.

Other Coverage: 

• The University's Park House was mentioned by Reading Chronicle for making the Good Beer Guide 2022. 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by the KTLA 5, News at 10, Vegan Food And Living and Tek Deeps on doctors suggesting green, leafy vegetables could ease migraine headaches. 
• The University was mentioned by In Your Area as being among the 58 institutions in the UK where staff will take part in strikes over pensions.
• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) was quoted by Skills Summit on Henley's virtual graduation ceremony. 
• The University was mentioned by Il Corriere Della Sicurezza for winning an Elevate Award in the 'customer first' category for the innovative digital services that Reading offers to support student engagement and academic success. 
• Professor Steven Mithen's (Archaeology) book, Land of the Ilich, was reviewed by The Scotsman (in print).
• Dr Folashade Adeyemo (Law) was mentioned by This Day Live and Independent on the publication of her book on banking regulation in Africa. 
• Professor Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) was quoted by Rizo Spastis on an Icelandic experiment on a reduction in weekly working time. A Henley Business School report on the four day work week was reported on by Forsal. 
• Henley Business School South Africa's research into sustainable remote work was reported on by Yiba.
• A study from the University that found drinking a glass of sparkling white wine can lower your blood pressure and chance of stroke was mentioned by Mirror (and in print), and republished by five other regional sites. 
• At Henley Business School graduate spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about winning the Apprentice of the Year CMI Award. 
• A graduate of Henley Business School was mentioned by Yahoo!, ADVFN, Benzinga, The Street, Wall Street, Morning Star, Ameritrade, Biz Wire Express, Bakersfield, Spoke, Bio Space, Micro Small Cap and Globe News Wire for being appointed as part of Bolt Biotherapeutics's board of directors.  
• A graduate of Henley Business School was mentioned by Dagligvarehandlen for becoming the new HR manager for Irma. 
• A Reading graduate was mentioned by Jewish News for his tech start-up, Sharesy, which transforms the way venues rent out their spaces.