Reading in the news - Thu 15 Dec

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Len Shaffrey (Meteorology) was interviewed by  on the climate disasters and extreme weather events of 2022. 
• Greatest Hits Radio mentions Reading research led by Dr David Rose (Agriculture) on the mental health of farmers.
• Professor Nigel Arnell's (Meteorology) collaborative article on Britain's changing climate is published by Midland Farmer (in print).
• Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) is quoted by Newbury Weekly News (in print) on the impact that the development of a solar farm on Roman Silchester would have on the potential of future findings. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Kate Williams (History) was interviewed by Times Radio on the history of Mary Queen of Scots.
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by , , , , , , and  on the role of social media in Wordle's success.
• Jess Ashley (student) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on her review of a Sleeping Beauty production.
• Professor Ian Hamley (Chemistry) is mentioned by  and  for his research on anti-ageing products. 
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  on the advantages of mRNA vaccines.
• Jon Foster-Pedley (Henley Business School Africa) is quoted by  on the benefits of obtaining an MBA at Henley Business School Africa.
•  mentions that the Royal Berkshire Hospital has become an accredited University Department of Critical Care Medicine with Reading University.
•  reports on University findings that consumers' trust in farmers has risen since the pandemic, whereas trust in food authorities has fallen.
• Wokingham Paper (in print) reports on the performance of Henley Business School student, Mengyao Shi, in a table tennis tournament. 
• Wokingham Paper (in print) mentions the University's Student Union will host upcoming BBC introducing events.
•  reports on the Santa Run that was hosted at the University's campus.

Alumni:

• The Guardian (in print) publishes an obituary for Reading alumnus and rural development officer, Richard Gibbs.
•  and  publish information about a funeral taking place for Reading alumnus, Olaolu Mudasiru.
   reports on the career of Reading alumnus and solicitor, Joshua Shuardson-Hipk.
• Newbury Weekly News (in print) publishes an article on Reading alumnus and family lawyer, Chris Sutton.
•  publishes an interview with Reading alumnus and sales manager, Dominic Nys.