Reading in the news - Thu 18 Nov

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was quoted by BBC Online on his warning that there must be sustained and immediate reductions in greenhouse gasses. 
• The University was mentioned by E15, TEK Deeps, and Archy Newsy on a project led by scientists at Reading that used drones to increase precipitation levels using a technique called cloud vaccination. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was on BBC World Service Radio (approx. 9 mins 40 secs in) discussing the difference between antibodies in the body from vaccination and infection. The interview was played out on US state radio stations, including: St. Louis Public Radio, Michigan Radio, Texas Public Radio, 90.7 WMFE Radio, and 90.7 WFAE Radio. Dr Clarke was also quoted by The Guardian (and in print) and Yahoo! on a new delta variant that is less likely to cause symptoms; by the Daily Mail, The Sun, Daily Star Post and other news sites on the importance of the booster programme.
• Dr David Rose (Agriculture) discussed mental health issues amongst farmers in Wales and the impact of Covid for Welsh TV channel S4C.

Other Coverage:

• Further coverage of comments from Dr Charlotte Mills (Food) in Yahoo!, Eminetra, Business Telegraph, Business Fast, The Washington Time, Tech Register, Nutrition Insight, and The Science Times on how drinking tea and coffee could reduce the risk of stroke and dementia. 
• The University was mentioned by Yahoo!, MSN News, and Socialist Worker as one of the 58 institutions that will be striking; BBC Radio Berkshire reported on the strike; and Professor Robert Van de Noort (Vice-Chancellor of Reading) was interviewed by ITV News on supporting students affected by the strike action.
• Dr Tara Pirie (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about bucket lists, for the station's ‘Coffee Club'.
• A graduate from Reading was mentioned by Business First Online, New Business, Business Live, Wales 247, and Western Mail (in print) for taking out a loan and creating a startup company. 
• Henley Business School was mentioned by Plumbing Africa for using the IOPSA Seal: a digital accreditation service that validates members who use it. 
• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) was quoted by Biz Community on his excitement for Henley's virtual graduation celebration. 
• The University was mentioned by Ansa and Corriere Quotidiano 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.
• Dr Folashade Adeyemo (Law) was mentioned by Independent on the publication of her book on banking regulation in Africa.
• Mark Smith (Henley Business School) was quoted by Lexis Nexis on his three pieces of advice on how lawyers can be more productive.  
• Deepak Ravindran, who studied at Henley Business School, was mentioned by Wokingham Today and RDG Today for winning the Apprentice of the Year CMI Award.