Reading in the news - Wed 3 Jun

Endless scrolling: Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology) was quoted by BBC News (republished by AOL, Head Topics, and Yahoo News) on the healthiness of directionless phone use.

Health and wellbeing:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) was interviewed by Sky News (from 2:12) on the spread of Ebola beyond Africa.
• Professor Stella Chan (Psychology) spoke to Voice of Islam about the pressure for young people to have their futures planned out.
• Andrew Cripps, Technical Head of Reading’s Bioresource Unit, spoke to That's TV about an upcoming talk on how animals are used for research at Reading. From our story: Learn how llamas, mice and fish help us fight human diseases
• Further coverage of a study by PhD researcher Rebecca Matthews (Psychology) on the psychological impact of pressure to have a ‘natural birth’ from Female First. From our story: Natural birth pressure is harming new mothers’ mental health
• Ad Hoc News reported on a study by Dr Maria Maiarú (Pharmacy) finding that stem cells can be used to treat chronic pain. From our story: Stem cell particles study set to tackle chronic nerve pain

Food and farming:

• A study by Professor Ian Givens (Animal Sciences) on trans fats in dairy was featured by Technology Networks.
• PhD student Sabrina Longley (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by Nutrition Insight (republished by Europe Says) on her research into the benefits of artisan cheeses. From our story: Could artisan cheeses that please ease diseases?
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by Daily Mail (republished by MSN), BritBrief and Internet Newscast about whether or not organic food is healthier.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• The Grocer, The Independent, BritBrief, Blue News, POV and Daily Mirror (republished by MSN and BritBrief) highlighted quotes from Professor Liz Stephens and Professor Richard Allan (both Meteorology) on the upcoming El Niño event’s impact on global temperatures, farming and the economy. From our expert comment: El Nino: WMO report expert comments
• Science Media Centre featured comments from Professor Benoit Mayer and Professor Chris Hilson (both Law) in response to a proposed target for reducing UK emissions.

Business and society:

• ESG Insights republished a Conversation article written by Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) about four-day working weeks. Link to Leaders featured a talk by Dr Fontinha on the topic.

Heritage and culture:

• REDA mentioned that the University is a partner of the Screen Berkshire skills cluster, which has just received further funding from the BFI to help strengthen Berkshire’s film and TV talent.

Other coverage:

• A study by Professor Chris Venditti (Ecology) discovered why being left-handed is rare, reports DPA International (republished by Newswav, MSN and Yahoo News).
• Klaten reported on research from Dr Brian Pickles (Ecology) which found the first evidence of multispecies dinosaur herding. From our story: Dinosaur tracks show first evidence of multispecies herding
• Metal Construction News (print) highlighted free motorcycle training sessions that were held at the University last month, hosted by Honda.

Alumni:

• Arise News provided further coverage of graduate Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, who has been appointed Head of Corporate Services of The Central Bank of Nigeria.