Reading in the news - Mon 22 Nov

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Reading鈥檚 Department of Meteorology worked with the  on a short video explaining the difference between weather forecast apps.
•  and  report on the UK Climate Risk Indicators website developed by Professor Nigel Arnell, which shows how climate change will affect different parts of the UK. Read our news story.
• Dr Alexey Mikaberidze (Agriculture, Policy, and Development) spoke to BBC Radio 4 about crop protection as part of its focus on the topic.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by  and  on a new infectious strain of the Delta variant; by  on misinformation that was spread over the radio; by on the effectiveness of Booster vaccines; by  (and in print) on the timing of the Booster vaccines; he spoke to Talk Radio about the rising case numbers and imposed restrictions in Austria and the Netherlands and their lack of booster vaccinations; to BBC World Service Radio, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio Cymru about the difference between antibodies in the body from vaccination and infection; and to about the UK's infection rates compared to Europe. 
• Dr David Rose (Agriculture, Policy and Development) was quoted by , (and on their ) on a new programme funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) that discusses farming mental health and the impact of Covid.
• Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by  and  on a new kind of vaccine that primes T-cell immunity.
• Dr Netta Weinstein's (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) study on solitude during the pandemic was mentioned by . Read our news story.
• Professor James Reade (Economics) was quoted by on how Covid may affect the performance of athletes. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university 

• A spokesperson from the University was quoted by  , and  on the University's discussions with Wokingham Borough Council on its local plan. Read our statement.

Other Coverage: 

• The University's Park House was mentioned by for making the Good Beer Guide 2022. 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by the KTLA 5, News at 10,  and  on doctors suggesting green, leafy vegetables could ease migraine headaches. 
• The University was mentioned by as being among the 58 institutions in the UK where staff will take part in strikes over pensions.
• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) was quoted by on Henley's virtual graduation ceremony. 
• The University was mentioned by  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. 
• Professor Steven Mithen's (Archaeology) book, Land of the Ilich, was reviewed by The Scotsman (in print).
• Dr Folashade Adeyemo (Law) was mentioned by  and  on the publication of her book on banking regulation in Africa. 
• Professor Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) was quoted by  on an Icelandic experiment on a reduction in weekly working time. A Henley Business School report on the four day work week was reported on by . 
• Henley Business School South Africa's research into sustainable remote work was reported on by .
• A study from the University that found drinking a glass of sparkling white wine can lower your blood pressure and chance of stroke was mentioned by  (and in print), and republished by five other regional sites. 
• At Henley Business School graduate spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about winning the Apprentice of the Year CMI Award. 
• A graduate of Henley Business School was mentioned by , , , , , , , , , , ,  and  for being appointed as part of Bolt Biotherapeutics's board of directors.  
• A graduate of Henley Business School was mentioned by  for becoming the new HR manager for Irma. 
• A Reading graduate was mentioned by for his tech start-up, Sharesy, which transforms the way venues rent out their spaces.