Reading in the news - Thu 18 Nov

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was quoted by  on his warning that there must be sustained and immediate reductions in greenhouse gasses. 
• The University was mentioned by , , and  on a project led by scientists at Reading that used drones to increase precipitation levels using a technique called cloud vaccination. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was on (approx. 9 mins 40 secs in) discussing the difference between antibodies in the body from vaccination and infection. The interview was played out on US state radio stations, including: St. Louis Public Radio, Michigan Radio, Texas Public Radio, 90.7 WMFE Radio, and 90.7 WFAE Radio. Dr Clarke was also quoted by (and in print) and on a new delta variant that is less likely to cause symptoms; by the , ,  and other news sites on the importance of the booster programme.
• Dr David Rose (Agriculture) discussed mental health issues amongst farmers in Wales and the impact of Covid for Welsh TV channel .

Other Coverage:

• Further coverage of comments from Dr Charlotte Mills (Food) in , , , , , , , and  on how drinking tea and coffee could reduce the risk of stroke and dementia. 
• The University was mentioned by , , and  as one of the 58 institutions that will be striking; BBC Radio Berkshire reported on the strike; and Professor Robert Van de Noort (Vice-Chancellor of Reading) was interviewed by on supporting students affected by the strike action.
• Dr Tara Pirie (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) spoke to about bucket lists, for the station's 鈥楥offee Club'.
• A graduate from Reading was mentioned by , , , , and Western Mail (in ) for taking out a loan and creating a startup company. 
• Henley Business School was mentioned by for using the IOPSA Seal: a digital accreditation service that validates members who use it. 
• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) was quoted by on his excitement for Henley's virtual graduation celebration. 
• The University was mentioned by  and  for winning an Elevate Award in the 'customer first' category for the innovative digital services that Reading offers to support student engagement and academic success.
• Dr Folashade Adeyemo (Law) was mentioned by  on the publication of her book on banking regulation in Africa.
• Mark Smith (Henley Business School) was quoted by  on his three pieces of advice on how lawyers can be more productive.  
• Deepak Ravindran, who studied at Henley Business School, was mentioned by  and  for winning the Apprentice of the Year CMI Award.