Reading in the news - Wed 11 Jan

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by CNN World News (online), News Channel 3, KEYT, Local News 8, KTVZ, KVIA, KRDO, Shropshire Star (in print), Express and Star (in print), and Egypt Independent on how climate change led to the highest annual temperatures recorded in the UK last year.
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by The Guardian (and in print), News Break, Head Topics, and News Cabal on the swift change and adaption that is necessary to handle global rising temperatures and resulting extreme weather events. 
• The Telegraph, Yahoo!, and MSN mention University research that suggests the UK will be able to produce high-quality wine by 2050 as a result of climate change. Read our news story.
• The Daily Mail, Mogaz News, Express Digest, and Public News Time mention a 2009 University study on the water content of an atmospheric river that hit the UK.
• UKBAA and Tech EU list Reading as a supporter and user of greener sockets and energy management systems developed by Clean Growth Fund.
• Reading Today (in print) mentions record-breaking temperatures recorded at the University last year.

2022 Highlights: Local outlets report on highlights from last year, including findings and expert commentary from the University as well as events that took place on campus. 

• Reading Today (in print) mentions a celebratory cycling event that took place on the University's campus last year to commemorate India's 75 years of independence. 
• Reading Today (in print) mentions the Santa Run that took place on the University's campus last year.
• Reading Today (in print) mentions Reading's University Challenge team that made it to the finals last year.
• Reading Today (in print) mentions the Museum of English Rural Life's past exhibitions on Huntley and Palmers. 
• Reading Today (in print) mentions a walk that the Mayor of Reading took part in alongside Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort and RUSU President, Sheldon Allen to fundraise for mayoral charities.
• Henley Standard (in print) mentions the Truman Victor Ludorum Cup which passes by Henley Business School.
• Reading Today (in print) mentions that MatthewWhite, (Director of Campus Commerce) was awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to the catering and hospitality industry. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university  

• Reading Today (in print) reports on a grant made by the University and the John Sykes Foundation to the Reading housing charity, Launchpad.
• BBC Radio Berkshire reports that a mental health support team for schools in Reading is expanding and hosted its official launch at the University yesterday.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by the Daily Mail, Health Medicine Network, and Express Digest discrediting false claims that calorie deficits and exercise don't impact weight loss. 
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by The Wichita Eagle, The Herald, Merced Sun-Star, The Tribune, The Olympian, The Sun News, Idaho Stateman, and others on tips to solve Wordle puzzles. 
• Claire Rolstone (The University's HR Director) is quoted by Yahoo!, IT News Online, Exeter Daily, Finanz Nachrichtenon, ADVFN, PR News Wire, and Ad Hoc News on the University's selection of NTT DATA Business Solutions UK&I to lead a HR transformation project. 
• Professor Paul Glaister (Mathematics and Statistics) is mentioned by Slough & South Bucks Observer (in print), Wokingham Paper (in print), and Reading Today (in print) for being honoured in the King's New Year Honours List 2023 for his services to education.
• Wokingham Paper (in print) report on a new community sport and leisure facilities consultation jointly hosted by the University and Shinfield Parish Council. Read our news story.
• Dr Mara Oliva (History) wrote an article for The Conversation about how the Vietnam War has affected American politics and Reaction reposts it. 
• Dr Christine Riefa (Law) is quoted by the Isle of Man Examiner (in print) on the consumer rights needed to protect online shoppers from being exploited.
• Professor Benjamin Laker's (Henley Business School) article on embracing mistakes to build a learning culture in the workplace is mentioned by HRM Asia.
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by The National News on the continuing prevalence of bird flu.
• Professor Martin Bell (Archaeology) is quoted by South Wales Argus (in print) on the University's discovery of stone age tools at Goldcliff in the reprint of an article written ten years ago.
• BBC Radio Berkshire reports on the passing of Emeritus Professor Ian Mills (Chemistry), whose work redefined the international standard units of measurement. 
• The Royal Gazette reports on a cheque that an international student has received in order to fund studying at Reading. 
• An article written by the University on public attitudes is mentioned in a letter published by Sandbach Chronicle (in print) and Biddulph Chronicle (in print).

Alumni:

• AB News Wire, Iowa News Headlines, and Digital Journal report on the release of a website developed by Reading alumnus, John Elverson, ahead of his upcoming book launch.
• Konii and Deal Magazine report on the appointment of Reading alumna, Jenniffer Solomon, as Head of Business Development at TSC Real Estate GmbH.