Reading in the news - Fri 9 Dec

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) featured in a documentary about biodiversity ahead of the COP15 summit in Montreal, Canada.
• Professor Hawkins’ climate stripes are featured in an article by the  on agreements made at COP27.  and  repost. 
•  reports that the University has been listed in the top four green universities in the UK in the People & Planet University League. Read our news story. 
• Professor Chris Hilson (Law) is quoted by , suggesting higher standards be implemented for reusable packaging. 
•  reports on a research project led by PhD student, Alex Biss (Agriculture) on the impact of climate change on the UK's ability to successfully produce high-quality wines. Read our news story.
•  lists the University among the top five in the UK to meet or exceed its carbon target.
•  mentions the Trust Tracker, a tool that measures a brand's trustworthiness in terms of its sustainability designed by EIT Food in collaboration with the University. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology) is quoted by the  (China), , , , and  on the psychological impacts of social distancing on children.
• Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) is quoted by The Times (in ) on the decline of online shopping post-lockdown. 
• The , , , , and  report on collaborative research by Dr Faye Shortland (Economics and Marketing), Dr Paul Hurley, and Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on the mental health of farmers.
• Professor Avril Maddrell (Geography and Environmental Science) was interviewed by Voice of Islam Radio on her research exploring how migrant communities grieve in England and Wales. 
• Jess Ashley (student) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on her review of A Christmas Carol and aired her interview with the actor, Jeremy Drakes, who played Ebenezer Scrooge. 
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by Ormskirk Advertiser (in ) on how the lockdown has affected children's immunity to the bacteria that causes strep, and by  discrediting false allegations linking the flu nasal vaccine to the cases of strep. 
• Dr Soon Gweon (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) is mentioned by  and  for leading a study on mould and fungi in sinks and drains. 
• Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English Literature) is quoted by  on the flawed business model of Universities. 
•  quotes Executive fellow and guest speaker at Henley Business School, Campbell Macpherson, on taking advantage of change.
•  mentions Reading MA researcher, Noora Mohammed Al Jowder's address during a reception hosted by Bahrain's Ambassador on Bahrain Women's Day.
• BBC Radio Berkshire quotes University's comment that last night was the coldest night so early in the winter for six years.
• Heart Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Kent congratulate graduates from the 色狗导航. 
•  reports on the 2022 Cenetary Award that University student, Colin Markham, has received to support his studies.
  
  
• , , , and  report on comments made at a seminar hosted by the 色狗导航, Malaysia. 
•  reports on new research that disputes University's findings that Dinosaurs were already in long-term decline before their mass extinction.

Alumni:

• , , , , and  report on the appointment of Reading graduate, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, as a professor of biotechnology. 
•  interviews Reading graduate and businesswoman, Sofia Kasidova.
•  reports on the career of Reading graduate and banker, Alexandra Fachea.