Reading in the news - Wed 4 Feb

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) co-wrote an article in The Conversation (republished by Yahoo News) on evidence of climate change from the top of the atmosphere to the bottom of the ocean. 

Health and wellbeing:

• Olhar Digital and Aki Bomba mentioned a study by Dr Tijana Blanusa (Agriculture, Policy and Development) into how houseplants can improve mental health. From our story: Attractive houseplants give biggest well-being boost 

Business and society:

• Professor Niaz Asadullah (Economics) was quoted by Centre for Policy Dialogue about women’s rights in political manifestos. 
• The Daily Sangram quoted Professor Niaz Asadullah (Economics) about voter priorities in upcoming Bangladeshi elections.  
• The Business Standard reported on a meeting between Reading and BRAC University in Dhaka, mentioning Dr Caroline Baylon, Pro-Vice Chancellor (International), Professor Sarah Cardey (International Development), Professor Simon Mortimer, Head of School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, and Ashley Burke, Head of Global Partnerships (pictured).

• Heritage and culture:
• The Southern Gazette and Grand Pinnacle Tribune reported on a public lecture series in partnership with the British Museum, quoting Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) and Dr Beth Steiner, Research Facilitation Manager. From our story: British Museum shows ancient collections to Shinfield public 
• A study by Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) on ancient wooden tools was featurd by Kopalnia Wiedzy, Onet, ZME Science, Bomega, and Popular Mechanics (republished by AOL, MSN, and Yahoo News). 

• #UniForReading: our role as a civic university
• The Southern Gazette and Reading Today reported on the University-led women’s running scheme, Let’s Lift the Curfew, quoting David Steers, Sport and Active Wellbeing Co-ordinator and student Sophie Hunt. From our story: Women’s running scheme brightens up winter evenings 

• Other coverage:
• Karis Burton, Head of Corporate Development, was quoted by Executive Courses on the benefits of executive education programs. 

• Alumni:
• Henley Business School graduate Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi has been appointed HR Director at RCL Foods, reports CHRO South Africa. 
• Global Legal Chronicle reported that Law graduate Caroline Gregson has been appointed partner of Jones Day.