Reading in the news - Mon 12 Dec

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• PhD student Chloe Brimicombe (previously Geography/Walker Institute) was interviewed by Talk TV and Talk Radio on the unusually cold weather this winter, mentioning the University's observations.
• Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the UK's cold winter.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is listed by Reading Chronicle (in print) and Slough Observer (in print) as a previous speaker at Reading's Climate Fayre.
• Professor Jim Dunwell (Agriculture) is quoted by Commercial Greenhouse Bank (in print) on domesticating plants from varieties stored in seed banks to protect them from disease. 
• Dr James Ryalls (Agriculture) is quoted by Horticulture Week (in ) on University findings that suggest air pollution threatens natural pest control methods in sustainable farming. Read our news story. 
• Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) is quoted by New Scientist (in print) on the unrealistic nature of COP15's target to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
• Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) is quoted by  on the impact that the development of a solar farm on Roman Silchester would have on the potential of future findings. 
• Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars) is mentioned by  for having taken part in a leadership conference on Menus of Change.
• Heart Radio Berkshire reports that the University has been ranked the fourth greenest university in the UK. 
•  reports that Reading University's food policies scored full marks in the People & Planet University League. 

Other Coverage:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , , , , , , , , . , and others on how lockdown has affected children's immunity to the bacteria that causes strep.
• The University's annual Santa Run is mentioned in an article by , BBC Radio Berkshire, and BBC Radio Oxford.
• Collaborative research by Dr Faye Shortland (Economics and Marketing), Dr Paul Hurley, and Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on the mental health of farmers is mentioned by , , , , ,  and .
• Dr Soon Gweon (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) is mentioned by , , , , and  for leading a study on mould and fungi in sinks and drains. 
• , , , , , , and  report on comments made at a seminar hosted by the 色狗导航, Malaysia. 
• Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  and  on Reading research revealing the evolution and mating habits of tiny skin mites that live in the pores of our faces. 
• Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on his recent research linking heading the ball in football to higher risks of developing dementia. 
  
• Professor Wing Lam's (CEO and Provost, 色狗导航 Malaysia) article on the impact of university rankings on student interest is published by  and reposted by . 
• Professor Vimal Karani (Food) is listed by  as the moderator of an annual nutrition seminar.
• Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology) is quoted by  on the psychological impacts of social distancing on children.
• Heart Radio Berkshire reports on the University's planned renovations of Whiteknights campus and development of a clinical training facility.
• Reading Chronicle (in print) reports on the performance of Henley Business School student, Mengyao Shi in a table tennis tournament. 
•  mentions Henley Business School's research on the benefits of the four-day workweek. 
• BBC Radio Merseyside interviewed someone who previously competed against the 色狗导航 in an annual fun run.
•  mentions a past performance by The Jam at the University. 

Alumni:

• , , , , , , , and  publish an obituary for University alumnus, Laolu Mudashiru. 
• ,  and  report on the appointment of Reading alumnus, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, as a professor of biotechnology. 
• , , , and  publish an interview with Reading alumnus and garden photographer, Clive Nichols. 
•  and  report on the career of actor and Henley Business School alumnus, Thato Molamu.
•  publishes an interview with Reading alumnus, journalist, and author, Nikos Vatopoulos.
•  publishes an interview with Henley Business School alumna, Mariet Visser.