Reading in the news - Thu 22 Dec

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , , , , , , , , and others on his research on the impact of climate change on aviation and turbulence.
• Dr Peter Inness (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and  on the mild weather expected this Christmas and the unlikely possibility of snow.
•  reports that Dr Paddy Bullard (English Literature) was a guest on Times Radio discussing Jane Austen's Persuasion.
•  and  report on collaborative research by Dr Kyriaki Noussia (Law) on the amendments that must be made to environmental and insurance law to allow for carbon capture, utilisation, and storage.
• Dr Stella Lignou (Food) is quoted by  on University research that suggests poor recycling instructions on packaging affect its proper disposal. 
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by  on expected extreme weather next year as global temperatures continue to exceed at least 1C above average.
•  reports that the University has joined the Menus of Change sustainability initiative and quotes Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars) on the resulting positive change he has seen.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Jane Parker (Food) is mentioned by the  and  for her collaborative research on the triggers of parosmia.
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by , , , , and  on tips to solve Wordle puzzles.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by  on the health risks that mould in your home presents, he is quoted by  disproving false claims that linked the flu vaccine to strep A cases, and by  on how staying warm can reduce cold symptoms.
• Dr Kathryn Sampeck wrote an article for  on the history of chocolate and  and . 
•  quoted Poppy Lindsey (RUSU student welfare officer) on the University's support of students on campus during the Christmas period.
• Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) answers questions by  on customer loyalty.
•  mentions collaborative University research on the benefits of bilingualism on children's brain development. 
• BBC Radio Berkshire reported on difficulties that a student withcerebralpalsy experienced to secure funding from her local council to pay for specialist equipment she needed to attend the University.
• BBC Radio Berkshire mentions that musicians from the University are being featured in a carol service tomorrow. 

Alumni:

• British Dairying (in print) reports on the work of Reading alumna and farmer, Marilyn.