Reading in the news - Thu 12 Jan

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by Liputan 6 and Accu Weather on how climate change led to the highest annual temperatures recorded in the UK last year.
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is interviewed by News Week on why flooding can occur after drought.
• News Lanes and Finsmes list Reading as a supporter and user of greener sockets and energy management systems developed by Clean Growth Fund.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by Talk TV and Talk Radio on the safety of the Covid vaccine following comments by Tory MP Andrew Bridgen.

Ukraine:

• Dr Alexander Mihailov (Economics) co-authors an article on how the Ukraine war has boosted EU citizens' common identity and it is published by Vox EU.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• The University is mentioned by Berkshire Live for helping the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to develop a survey for the public to have their say about the possible redevelopment and relocation of the Royal Berkshire Hospital as a part of the government's New Hospital Programme.  
• Maidenhead Advertiser (in print) mentions the University's sanctuary café, which supports refugees and raises awareness.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Afroditi Chatzifragkou (Food) was interviewed by BBC World Service Radio about precision fermentation.   
• Professor John Hammond (Agriculture) and Dr Yiorgos Gadanakis' (Agriculture) collaborative article for The Conversation about pressure on food prices is reposted by  All Africa and Salon.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by Full Fact discrediting false allegations that the nasal flu vaccine contains strep A bacteria. 
• Wokingham Today reports on an upcoming event by the University's Chaplaincy centre celebrating the most rebellious women in the Old Testament. 
• Berkshire Live reports on a land sale in Caversham, mentioning the University's proximity to the site.

Alumni:

• Delecious Food reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Karen Morgan to Agrovista's consulting team.