Reading in the News - Mon 21 Nov

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Rob Thompson's (Meteorology) article on  on UK rain was quoted by  (and in print), and republished by Western Mail (in print), , , , , , , , , , , and thirteen other regional outlets.
• Dr Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) is quoted by The Times (in print) and  among many scientists who remind of the dangers of climate inaction as COP27 nears its end.
• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire about his thoughts on the negotiations and agreements taking place in COP27. 
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by  on how warm weather affects how a plane takes off. 
  
  

Other Coverage:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio Suffolk on how to deal with dampness and mould in UK homes as news of the death of a two-year-old boy, Awaab Ishak, from mould exposure breaks.
• Professor Matt Worley (History) is quoted by  (and in print), , , , and  on the history of an aggressive post-punk musical movement.
• Dr Erhan Aslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by , , and  on tips to solve Wordle puzzles. 
• Professor Nazanin Derakhshan (Psychology) is quoted by , , and  on her expert reaction to a study on the long-term health outcomes and survival after radiotherapy for breast cancer. 
• Dr Darius Widera (Pharmacy) is quoted by  and  on research findings that leprosy-causing bacteria are able to reprogram and regenerate liver cells in Armadillos.
• Professor Marko Milanovic's (law) upcoming lecture on international law is advertised by . 
•  reports on the launch of Henley Business School's new master's course in sustainable business and green finance.
• ADF (in print) mentions the involvement of director and mentor, Katie Parfitt, in the University's Thrive Mentoring program.
•  reports on the career of guest lecturer and historian, Dr Lynette Nusbacher (History).
•  includes Reading in its rankings of UK University gender pay gaps.
•  mentions Reading research on the health benefits of berries. 
•  shares Henley Business research on the regeneration of Bracknell town centre. 
•  lists The Dairy as a location to watch the World Cup. 

Alumni:

•  and  post an article on school dean and Reading graduate, Melissa Taverner.
•  posts an article by Reading graduate, Robin Peel, on mitigating urban heat.
•  reports on a solo exhibition by British artist and Reading graduate, Mali Morris.
• reports on the career of CEO and Reading graduate, Chijioke Dozie.
• The Pianist (in print) mentions that Nils Franke, an expert in pianist-composers, worked at the University.