Reading in the news - Thu 6 Jun

Eat yourself happy:

Psychreg and To Bhma mentions research that found that a poor-quality diet impacts our mental wellbeing and alters brain chemistry and structure. Dr Piril Hepsomali (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) is quoted. Republished by Tovima, Scienmag, EurekAlert!, Technology Networks, Medical Xpress, Pedfire and Mirage. Read our story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• BBC Radio Berkshire mentions Professor Reginald Sutcliffe, who set up the University of Reading’s Meteorology department in the 60’s, and his key role in changing the date of a D-day operation to account for poor weather.
• The Guardian reports that researchers from the University of Reading are using measurements of atmospheric electricity, gathered from 1925-1984, to help gauge El Niño’s effect on thunderstorms. Republished by Yahoo! News and MSN.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted in a report by CNN, discussing the impact of climate change. Republished by Aol., Yahoo! News, 9News.
• Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) is quoted in a piece about research into global warming, for Yale Climate Connections.

Health and wellbeing

• Tan Wingenbach (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) writes for Times Higher Education, discussing how not telling international recruits about the UK’s health surcharge is a ‘con’.

Food and farming:

• The Mirror mentions a study by the University of Reading, finding that 20-25% of the UK’s land may display suitable weather conditions for chardonnay grapes to thrive in. Read our story.
• Buglife reports the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS) is in partnership with many institutions, including the University of Reading.

Business and society:

• Portfolio Adviser reports that Dr Rachel McCloy (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) was a part of a research project which looked at eye movements and decisions when interacting with past performance charts.

Other Coverage:

• The Reading Chronicle shares continued coverage of the current pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Reading. Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Republished by MSN and Yahoo! News. 
• Kevin Mortimer (Head of Operations) is quoted in Tech Target, discussing different engineers ‘cross-pollinating’ in duties.
• E-flux mentions that five innovative curators from the University’s PhD Program in Curating will share their research at Curatorial Intensive.
• The University of Reading has climed QS World University Ranking’s Top 200 for the second year in a row, Reading Today reports. Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Read our story.