Reading in the news - Thu 11 Nov

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• Professor Rosalind Cornforth (Meteorology) spoke to ITV 1 Meridian about her project on empowering women in developing countries to address climate change. 
• 's Human Animal video series features work by Reading's Centre for Dairy Research to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cattle. Dr David Humphries and Dr Zoe Barker (Agriculture) write for on how the work is reducing the environmental impact of farming.
• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was mentioned by for his climate stripes. 
• Professor Bill Collins (Meteorology) was quoted by , , and other international news outlets on criticism of the COP's warming reduction goal. Professor Collins also spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the COP's draft agreements. 
• Professor Nigel Arnell's (Meteorology) article on what the world would be like at 3掳C warmer was published by .
• The University was mentioned by  and  on winning an R&D award. 
• Dr Ella Gilbert (Meteorology) unpicked COP26 debates with BBC Radio Berkshire. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by the ,  (and in ),  (and in ), , The Times (in ), and several other international news outlets on a study into how natural virus resistance can influence future vaccines.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to about a mistake that the CEO of NHS England made by misleading the public with incorrect statistics.  

Other Coverage:

• Professor Moira Clark (Henley Business School) was mentioned by for her presentation on how to retain customers. 
• features a mention of a practical guide to delegation published in MIT Sloan Management Review, written by Dr Lebene Soga, Professor Ben Laker, Dr Yemisi Bolade-Ogunfodun and Professor Marcello Mariani (all Henley Business School).
• Dr Manuela Gonz谩lez-Su谩rez (Biological Sciences) was quoted by on roadkill causing local extinction to certain animals. 
• Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) was quoted by , , and  on quitting your job without burning bridges.  
• Dr Dragana Nikolic (Built Environment) was quoted by on AI city design and the integrity of data.
• Professor Uma Kambhampati's (Economics) article on India's roads and highways was published by  and . 
• Kevin Warwick, emeritus professor, was quoted by  , ,  and  on becoming the first 'cyborg' by placing an implant in his arm.
• Professor Amanda Callaghan (Biological Sciences) was quoted by on the Cole Museum's unveiling of the Archaeopteryx model. 
• Reading was mentioned by as one of the top university towns with the best rental yield.
• A study conducted by the University on Douglas fir trees was mentioned by . 
• Professor Ciara McCabe (Psychology) was quoted by on a study that looked at high sugar diets in mice. 
• Dr Mabrouk, a member of the pro-Gaddafi Libyan Revolution Committee, who was suspected to have taken part in organising a shooting, was reported to have studied at Reading by the Daily Mail (in print). 
• Professor Roger Flanagan (Built Environment) was quoted by  on the need for South Africa to be a part of the global construction industry.