Reading in the news - Wed 1 Dec

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) was quoted by , , , and other outlets on new research about the effect of future climate change on the Arctic.   
• Dr Ella Gilbert (Meteorology) was quoted by  on new data projections of sea-level rise.
• Professor Chris Reynolds (Agriculture) was mentioned by about environmental sustainability in beef farming.
• Dr Alistair Murdoch (Agriculture) was a guest on the  (39 mins 30 secs) about the development of the new Farming Simulator 22 game.
• The University's article on research conducted on the disposal of food packages was republished by . Read our news story here. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by , , , and  about a BBC interview about COVID-19;  and  on work from home guidance, and by  on the spread of the Omicron variant and immunity. He spoke to BBC Radio Manchester about the Omicron variant; to BBC Radio 5 about how to celebrate Christmas safely this year; and he answered audience questions about COVID-19 on BBC South and Talk Radio.
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) was quoted by  (and in print) on current vaccines and effectiveness against the Omicron variant. 
• Professor Emma Aston (Classics) was mentioned by The Times (in print) on how to pronounce Omicron. 

Other Coverage:

• Reading was mentioned by  and  about strike action. BBC Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Berkshire also cover; and Dr Deepa Driver (Henley Business School) was mentioned in articles by  (in print),  and other outlets about the dispute.
• The University was mentioned by ,  and other outlets on making it to the University Challenge quarter finals. 
• Professor Jonathan Passmore (Henley Business School) was quoted by , , , , and other outlets about coaching.
• Dr Cathy Manning (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) was mentioned by  on her study on the link between dyslexia and visual impairment. 
• Henley Business School Africa was mentioned by  for being the first school to be accredited by the Association of African Business Schools. 
• The University's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication’s Real Jobs Scheme was mentioned by .
• The University was listed by  as one of the top ten Universities for salaries of Alumni. 
• The University was mentioned by  on plans for a new Film and TV studio complex in Shinfield.
• A student from Reading was mentioned by  as being one of the NFU’s Student & Young Farmer Ambassadors for 2022. 
• A Henley graduate was mentioned by , , and  for their team-building skills.