Reading in the news - Tue 16 Nov

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• The Reading Chronicle and Bracknell News report on a new UK climate risks website developed by Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) and what it reveals about Reading’s future climate.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) and Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography and Meteorology) were quoted by Foreign Affairs on their reaction to the COP26's final agreement. 
• Two students involved in the Walker Institute’s COPCAS initiative spoke to Greatest Hits Radio about their experience. Read our news story.
• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was quoted by Euro News on the inevitable warming of our planet and his climate stripes were displayed.
• The University was mentioned by RDG Today for running trials on Thames Valley's new app that encourages residents to take healthy actions on improving the environment. 
• The University was mentioned by The EMA as being part of the Net Zero Guide Launch and EMA Awards event; an event that will provide insight into Reading's net-zero strategies.
• A study conducted by Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) and Dr Karen Wicks (Archaeology) on Scotland's prehistoric climate crisis was reported by Hakai Magazine. 
• The University was mentioned by Agriland, Farming Forum, and Agronomist & Arable Farmer for independently assessing a trail that investigated growing phacelia and oil radish cover crops as part of a solution to improve soil organic matter.
• The University was mentioned by Energy Post on research conducted in collaboration with Dr Hannah Bloomfield from the University of Bristol and formerly at Reading on wind speed variability. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by New Zimbabwe and Gent Side on a new kind of vaccine that primes T-cell immunity; his article on The Conversation on how the two new antiviral covid drugs work was republished by Australian Times and Mauritius Times; and he was quoted by Solomon Times on conspiracy theories that claim the Covid vaccine contains a magnetic substance.
• Dr Netta Weinstein's (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) study on solitude during the pandemic was mentioned by Zoomer. Read our news story.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by Malaysia Chronicle on what is causing a spike in infections; and he spoke to BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester about how the booster jab works. 
• Dr Jane Parker (Food and Nutritional Sciences) spoke to The Guardian about why the smell of coffee is a trigger for Covid-induced parosmia.

Other News:

• Alto Adige, Mirage News, Eurek Alert, Medical Xpress, and Eurasia Review report on a study led by Dr Cathy Manning (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) on dyslexia and visual processing.
• A report from Henley Business School that explored the benefits of a four-day working week were mentioned by CNBC, Money Report, Business Fast, and Business Mayor. 
• Analysis conducted by the University into what stops people from completing online transactions was mentioned by Fair News.
• Professor Amy Smith (Classics) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the Meeting Point Project: a project that aims to bring artists together with smaller museums in order to reach wider audiences. Read our news story.
• A student from the University who started a small business- Hello Lovely- while taking a year away from studies was interviewed by BBC Radio Wiltshire. 
• Findings from the University that located the reason why fatty foods may increase the risk of a heart attack was reported by KTLA News.
• FE News reports that a Henley Business School graduate has won the Apprentice of the Year CMI Award. 
• Property Funds World and Property Magazine report that a Reading graduate has been appointed the new Head of UK Building Surveying at Knight Frank.