Reading in the news - Fri 12 Jul

Friday off: Dr Miriam Marra (Henley Business School) writes for The Conversation about the evidence of benefits of a four-day week. Republished by The National Tribune and NZCity.

Food and farming:

• Chalmers University of Technology and SciTech Daily mentions that a dietary intervention study conducted at the University of Reading for a study on the potential health benefits of switching to plant-based fats. Republished by Health Medicine Network, Scienmag, News Medical, Bioengineer.org, Mirage News, Medical Xpress and EurekAlert!

  #PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• RTÉ and Deccan Herald quotes Dr Matthew Patterson (Meteorology) on the average weather conditions in the UK during June. Republished by Bizz Buzz.
• ScienceDaily reports on a research paper from the University on how air pollution impacts beneficial insects at a different rate that it does pests. Republished by Environmental News Network, Nature World News and Farming Portal. Read our news story. 

Other Coverage:

• Iran International reports that Dr Mai Sato, formerly of Reading’s School of Law, has been appointed as the UN rights rapporteur for Iran.
• BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) on the neuroscience of why people who are left handed can sometimes be stronger with their right foot, and vice versa.

Alumni:

• Gerald Kaye studied at the University of Reading, Property Week reports.
• Dr Mark Fletcher attended the University of Reading, SeedQuest reports. Republished by Seed Today.
• The Business Desk mentions that Max Fellows graduated from the University.