Reading in the news - Wed 1 Mar

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Christopher Scott (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC World News, BBC News Channel, and BBC Radio Berkshire on what the northern lights are. 
• Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) is quoted by Business Insider, Business Insider (Netherlands), Business Insider (India), Yahoo!, News Beezer, News Break, End Time Headlines, and Daily Magazine on why we are entering a period of increased solar activity.
• Greatest Hits Radio, BBC Radio Berkshire, and Air Quality News report that the University is working with Reading Borough Council and other local partners to create an interactive education programme about air pollution which will be implemented in primary and secondary schools across Reading. Professor Hong Yang (Geography) is leading the project from the University and is quoted on the project's aims. Marta O'Brien (air quality researcher) is also involved in the project. Read the RBC release.
• Western Daily Press (in print) reports on the University's part in leading a European-wide project which aims to show farmers how they can boost food production and achieve net zero within a decade by adopting agroforestry. Dr Laurence Smith (Agriculture) is quoted on details of the project. Read our news story.

Food and farming:

• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by Medium, Science Alert, Bull Frag, Today Headline, Science Alert, Germanic, and Aerzteblatt on the credibility of a study that linked the consumption of a sweetener to heart problems. 
• The Breeze reported that Mondelez, which has its research labs on the University’s Whiteknights campus, is recruiting chocolate tasters. 
• AHDB mentions a University study on how long milking heifers remained in their herds.

Business and society:

• Construction News, BDC Magazine, FM Business Daily, and FMJ highlight a report by Professor Stuart Green (Built Environment) on procurement practices in the fit-out sector.
• Dr Amanda Hall (Politics) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on a new Brexit deal on how trade works between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and EU.
• Socialist Worker mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day workweek.  

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university  

• Gatwick Diamond Business mentions 'Pathway to Properties', a joint initiative between the University and Henley Business School which aims to widen access to the real estate profession and raise awareness of the careers available within the industry.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Helen Parish (History) was interviewed by the Shot & Chaser podcast on why February only has 28 days. 
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by News Week, Public News Time, The Olympian, Idaho Statesman, The Tribune, DNYUZ, The Wichita Eagle, The Herald, The Sun News, and Merced Sun Star on tips to solve Wordle puzzles. 
• Salisbury Journal mentions that Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) was a nominee for Archaeologist of the Year at Current Archaeology Live!
• Wokingham Today reports that University chaplain, Mark Laynesmith will be interviewing author, Marina Cantacuzino on her book on forgiveness for the Chaplaincy's upcoming annual lecture.
• A speaker on BBC Radio Gloucester mentions that he delivered a mammoth tusk to the University of Reading.
• IDW Online mentions that Dr Frederic Stahl used to be an associate professor at the University. 
• Pulse and Nan News mention Henley Business School's partnership with TEXEM. 

Alumni:

• The Daily Mail reports that Henley Business School alumna, Mark O'Connor, is having a baby with his partner and former Love Islander, Montana Brown.
• Phaidon reports on the career of Reading alumnus and art curator, Dr Omar Kholeif.