Reading in the news - Wed 6 Apr

University Challenge:

• , , , , ,  (and in print), , , , , , , , , , , , and  report on Reading’s appearance in the University Challenge Grand Final on Monday, where we narrowly lost to Imperial College London.

• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed team captain Michael Hutchinson, a PGCE graduate; and BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed fellow team member Margaret Ounsley about their experiences competing in the challenge. 
•  and  report on Margaret Ounsley’s response to online comments about her age.

Ukraine:

• Dr Alexander Mihailov's (Economics) article on on Russia announcing a fixed price for buying gold with rubles is republished by  and , and it is quoted by .
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the added emissions resulting from rerouted flights avoiding Russia's airspace.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by the on the accuracy of Covid statistics; and by  and  on manufacturing, approving, and releasing vaccines. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

•  quotes Henley Business School research on the environmental benefits of the four-day working week due to the lower emissions that result from fewer commutes.

Other Coverage:

• The , BBC South, , , , , and  report on the development of Shinfield Studios on University land.
•  and  mention that an online workshop tutor is a mentor coach for Henley Business School.
• Dr Selin Kudret (Henley Business School) is quoted by  on the importance of growth mindsets.
• Professor Jane Setter (English Language & Linguistics) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the effectiveness of learning through songs. 
•  reports on findings published today from the University's research into student experiences of unchallenged racism on campus, quoting Dr Billy Wong (Education) and Dr Allan Laville (Dean For Diversity and Inclusion). Read our news story. 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by  on the nutritional value of protein products in comparison to their original counterparts.
• Professor Sharm Manwani (Henley Business School) is listed by  as a key speaker in an upcoming virtual enterprise architecture practitioners summit. 
•  reports on a 2015 study by the 色狗导航 that found chewing gum can get catchy songs out of your head.
• A speaker on BBC Radio Berkshire mentions the University as a potential contributor toward the future development of Reading town's prison into an art studio.

Alumni:

• lists a Reading graduate as a Nigerian celebrity who is a graduate of law. 
• reports on the retirement of a Reading graduate.
• reports on an exhibit curated by a Reading graduate on Valentino Vago.