Reading in the news - Thu 13 Aug

Solar eclipse:

• Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about an on-campus viewing event of last night's solar eclipse. BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio Berkshire provided further coverage.
• Professor Mike Lockwood (Meteorology) spoke to LBC and was quoted by New York Times, DNYUZ and Boston Globe about finding safe glasses to wear during the event. From our expert comment: Solar eclipse: expert explains rarity and how to view it
• Daily Mail (republished by MSN), Zeglarski and Deccan Herald highlighted Reading research into the impacts of previous eclipses, quoting Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology).

Health and wellbeing:

• Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was interviewed by UKRI about dietary guidance.
• Bolde (republished by Yahoo News) featured a study by Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology), finding benefits to spending time alone. From our story: Alone but not lonely: how solitude boosts wellbeing 

Food and farming:

• A chocolate bar developed by Master’s student Maha Khan (Agriculture, Policy and Development) made from 100% British ingredients was featured by Sky News, BBC Radio Berkshire, The Telegraph, SWNS, The Press, The Reading Chronicle and over 100 outlets. Maha Khan also spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live. From our story: First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932
• Medical Daily (republished by Inkl) reported on a study involving Dr Charlotte Mills (Food and Nutritional Sciences) about the benefits of sugary gum and beetroot.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) was quoted by The Independent on how climate change is increasing air turbulence.
• Comments from Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) about ongoing extreme weather were featured by Atin Ito.
• July temperatures recorded on campus were mentioned by Wokingham Today, Reading Today and BBC Radio Berkshire.
• Visiting Fellow Filippo Menga (Geography) was quoted by The Edition on concerns about a proposed dam construction in Tajikistan.
• The Week quoted Regius Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology) about droughts across Europe.
• Teddington reported on a Kew Gardens display inspired by climate stripes developed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
• Dr Xiangbo Feng (Meteorology) was quoted by Reuters (republished by Q106, WTVB, Wkzo, Wncy, Wsau and over 30 outlets) on the cause of Typhoon Dolphin.
• Copernicus reported on the most recent C3S State of the Climate report, highlighting Professor Nicolas Bellouin (Meteorology).
• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by Inquirer (republished by MSN) on changes to India’s monsoon season.

Business and society:

• Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean of Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by Ghanamma News, Novus Group, Engineering News, Mining Weekly, OrePulse and African Mining Market about the school’s partnerships with industry.
• Dr Alexandros Skouralis (Henley Business School) wrote for Building Societies Association about resilience in the building society sector.
• Dr Alana James (Psychology) was quoted by The Psychologist about her experience as a teaching academic.
• Euro News (republished by Europe Says, Byteseu, Yahoo News, AOL, MSN and others) quoted Dr Simone Varottto (Henley Business School) on the economic cost of ongoing UK wildfires.

Heritage and culture:

• Bracknell News and The Reading Chronicle (republished by Yahoo News) highlighted Avengers: Doomsday scenes which were filmed at Reading-owned Thames Valley Science Park.
• The construction of the Natural History Museum’s collections facility at the University's Thames Valley Science Park was highlighted by The Standard and London Daily (republished by Inkl, MSN and BritBrief).

Other coverage:

• Anne Delauzun, Director of Careers and Employability, was quoted by The Guardian on ways to improve your CV.
• Daily Mail (republished by MSN) published its latest university and subject rankings, listing Reading at 49th in the UK. Daily Mail also featured a University of Reading guide.
• Dr Rachel South, Head of UK Recruitment and Outreach, spoke to Heart Radio and BBC Radio Berkshire about the University’s clearing process.
• Professor Paul Glaister (Mathematics) wrote for The Independent on choosing to study maths past GCSEs.
• Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, wrote for Wokingham Today (print) and Reading Today (print) about some new University-led local community initiatives in Shinfield.

Alumni:

• Daily Trust and The Nation mentioned that Abubakar Alhaji, former Nigerian diplomat, studied at Reading.
• Rodrigo Abbud, graduate and Head of Real Estate at Patria Investments, was profiled by Eu Quero Investir.
• BBC Radio Oxford (replayed by over 40 local radio stations) mentioned that Fiona Phillips, former ITV presenter, was offered a place to study at Reading.
• Marek Michalski, Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed Group Chief Auditor of Bank ABC, reports GDNI, Albawaba and Albilad Press.
• Doris Phiri, Henley Business School graduate and Mulotec Manufacturing Sales Engineer, was profiled by Mining Weekly.
• Eastern Daily Press and East Anglian Times provided an obituary for Robert Childerhouse, Reading graduate and Director of Euston Estate.
• African Petrochemicals and Energy, Mining Weekly, Engineering News, Transport Torque, The Business of Money and others mentioned that Lerato Ntuli, Manager of Lanlaagte Terminal, studied at Henley Business School.