Reading in the news - Thu 8 Dec

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , and  on the unrealistic nature of COP15's target to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
• reports that the University has been listed in the top five green spaces in the UK in the People & Planet University League, securing fourth place. Professor Mark Fellowes (Biological Sciences) is quoted on how this reflects the University's successful environmental efforts. Read our news story. 
• Dr Michael Garratt (Agriculture) is quoted by  and on entries received for the European Bee Award.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is listed by Wokingham Paper (in print) and Bracknell News (in print) as a previous speaker at Reading's Climate Fayre.
•  reports on University findings that a hydrogen-based economy could reduce almost all carbon emissions where it is used to replace fossil fuels. Read our news story. 
• PhD Student, Adam Peter, is mentioned by Fresh Produce Journal (in print) for his research into growing apples in a warmer climate.
•  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 and quotes him on the findings. Read our news story.
• Matt Tebbit (Head of Catering and Bars) is mentioned by TUCO (in print) for having taken part in a leadership conference on Menus of Change.
•  reports on a survey conducted by a researcher previously at the University in the sixties on the biodiversity of the River Thames. Read our news story.
•  reports on funds that the University received to conduct collaborative research on decarbonizing agriculture and promoting environmental sustainability. 
•  mentions the University's collaborative research findings that lower travel emissions during lockdown contributed to a methane surge. 

Other Coverage:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted over the radio by Greatest Hits Radio and BBC Radio Oxford and online and in print by the , Daily Mail (in print), , , , and  on how lockdown has affected children's immunity to the bacteria that causes strep, and he is quoted by  and , discrediting inaccurate claims that link the recent strep A outbreak to nasal flu vaccines.
• , , , , , , and  report on new research that disputes University's findings that Dinosaurs were already in long-term decline before their mass extinction.
• Sheldon Allen (RUSU President) was quoted by BBC Radio Berkshire on the need for more affordable homes for young people
• Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and  on the health implications of extremely cold weather.
• , , and  mention the University's partnership with EIT Food.
• Dr Paul Jenkins (Psychology) wrote an article for  on binge eating and it is republished by .
• Professor Andrew Urquhart (Henley Business School) wrote an article for  on how sports sponsorship won't aid companies experiencing 'crypto winter' and it is republished by . 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by  and  on his expert reaction to new research that suggests consuming highly processed foods increases the risk of developing dementia.
•  and  report that Dr Kathryn Sampeck has recently been awarded funding to research the history of chocolate at the University. Read our news story. 
•  and  report on a collaborative research project by Professor Suzanne Graham (Education) on digital empowerment in language teaching. Read our news story.
•  reports that Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) has been nominated for the Current Archaeology accolade.Read our news story. 
•  mentions Reading MA researcher, Noora Mohammed Al Jowder's address during a reception hosted by Bahrain's Ambassador on Bahrain Women's Day.
•  reports on Dr Soon Gweon's (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) study on mould and fungi in sinks and drains. Read our news story. 
• Heart Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Hampshire report on the University's winter graduations taking place.
•  and  report on the role that archives at the University's Museum of English Rural Life have played in research on the origin of whiskey. Read our news story.
•  reports on student and entrepreneur, Marko Stavrou, the youngest ever to be accepted into Henley Business School.
•  reports that the University will host a research hub on the role of foods and beverages in health and recovery. Read our news story. 
•  features an image produced from the University's Special Collections.

Alumni:

• , , , , and  reports on the appointment of Reading graduate, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, as a professor of biotechnology. 
• Meat Management (in print) publishes an interview with Reading graduate and vice president of brand trust and supply chain at McDonalds, Beth Hart. 
•  reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, John McCormick, to the Board of the NTMA.
•  reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, Rina Madlani, as a managing director of Accenture.