Reading in the news - Thu 27 Jan

#PlanetPartners:working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor BillCollins (Meteorology) appears in i News and Head Topics on the impact of wood burners on urban air pollution.
• Professor AndyTurner (Meteorology) is quoted by Fructidor on the forecasting models that are predicting what El Nino conditions to expect from summer this year.
• PhD student Diana Giraldo Mendez, is quoted by The Limited Times on how El Nino conditions will continue to affect Latin America this year.
• Professor Martin Lukac (Agriculture) is quoted by Hospitality and Catering News on how Brexit may affect the Welsh countryside and future conservation efforts.
• An article co-authored by visiting research fellow, Angie Elwin, on The Conversation on the tiger farming industry in South Africa is republished by Yahoo!
• Continued coverage of the University's findings that slower economic development and improved quality of life in Europe has led to rebounding grey wolf populations by Nation World News. Dr Thomas Frederick Johnson, who led the study whilst based at Reading, is quoted. Read our news story.

Food and farming:

• The Times mentions University research that suggests drinking champagne can aid in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's and improve heart health.
• Wonkher eports on the University's historical partnership with The Royal Agricultural College to offer an honours degree in Rural Land Management.
• Farmers Weekly mentions the University will be hosting the upcoming Maize Growers Association conference.

COVID-19:expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by LBC News Radio on whether the pandemic is officially over, following a World Health Organisation meeting.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• Woodley and Earley Chronicle (in print) and Wokingham Today report on a new community sport and leisure facilities consultation jointly hosted by the University and Shinfield Parish Council. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted on the University's part in shaping the future of Wokingham. Read our news story.
• Wokingham Today mentions the University will take part in an upcoming meeting hosted by Wokingham Council on future plans for the borough. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Jo Phoenix (School of Law) was interviewed by Jeremy Kyle on Breakfast on Talk TV, which aired over Talk Radio, about the debate of arrangements for trans prisoners. 
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by Express Digest, Knowledia, What's New 2 Day, Health Medicine Network, Mogaz News, Public News Time, Express Informer, and Germanic on how to reduce your risk of catching norovirus, as the UK experiences a sudden increase in winter cases.
• Emeritus Professor KenDark's discovery of the remains of a home under the Sisters of Nazareth Convent that could have belonged to Jesus Christ is mentioned by News Break.
• Further coverage by Daily Gazette (in print) of University research on the effect that a teacher's tone of voice has on students' willingness to learn, connect, and cooperate. Read our news story.
• Today's Wills & Probatereport that Professor Chris Bones, (Dean Emeritus at Henley Business School), will serve as a speaker during a conference on estate planning.
• Sail World and Yachts and Yachting report that a team from the University competed in Brunel University's Badger Team Racing competition.
• Sussex World lists the University among others to announce upcoming industrial strike action between February and March. 
• Biz Community reports Milpark Education won an award for digital learning, mentioning they were up against 'formidable' contenders, including Henley Business School.
• Gazeta reports the University accredited the British Management University Foundation Programme.
• Talk Sport Radio includes a University professor in their Birthday Spread segment. 
• BBC Wales mentions many anti-apartheid demonstrators from Reading University took part in the fight against racial injustice during a rugby match at Swansea University in 1969.