Reading in the news - Wed 9 Feb

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) is mentioned by and Professor Maarten Ambaum (Meteorology) is quoted by  about research on cloud seeding and how it works.
• Dr Liz Stephens (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the University's partnership with The University of Bristol, ECMWF and HRWallingford to produce flood risk bulletins. Read our news story. 
• The University is listed by  as taking part in a partnership with fifteen other UK Universities to develop research priorities for sustainable agriculture. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by  and  on smartphone-based Covid test kits.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Mark Nixon (English Literature) and Professor Robert Van de Noort (Vice-Chancellor) are quoted by on the recent donation of James Joyce's artefacts and personal letters to the University. Read our news story
• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by , , and  on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets.
• Professor Jane Setter (English Language) is quoted by  and speaks to BBC Radio Berkshire about the sound and impact of the Berkshire accent. 
• Professor Mark Pagel (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on the evolutionary loss of body hair. 
• mentions Professor Ed Hawkins's (Meteorology) upcoming introductory lecture on science in the recovery of ancient meteorological data.
• Ellen Green, a PhD researcher from the University, is mentioned by  for her upcoming virtual presentation on archaeological digs. 
• Professor Rick Poynor's (Typography) article on feminist photomontages is published by , and his article on photos that address racism is published by . 
• Dr Mark Shanahan is quoted by  on United States midterm elections. 
•  lists Dr Stuart Black (Geography / Environmental Science) as a funding assessment panel member for 'Hidden histories of environmental science'.
• Henley Business School is mentioned by , , and  as a supporter of the Rebel Business School.
• The University is mentioned by  for hosting events at the Royal Economic Society 2022 Conference.
• The University's application for a change in St Patrick Hall's drinking license is mentioned by . 
• University research on the benefits of drinking champagne and prosecco is mentioned by the Daily Star (in print).
• Psychology scholarships offered by the University are mentioned by .
• A Reading graduate is mentioned by , , and  for being appointed to Alder King's energy team as a negotiator. 
• Henley Business School research on customer relations is mentioned by .
• A Reading graduate is mentioned by , , , ,  and over 70 others for joining the Great Gulf Group as President of the North American Resort Residential platform. 
• A Reading graduate of 1964 is quoted by the  for his love of the countryside.