Reading in the news - Wed 05 Oct

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• BBC 1 South, , Scottish Daily Mail (in print), Daily Star (in print), , , , , , , , , , , , , and report on official University meteorological predictions that this year's winter will be milder than average; Dr ChristopherO’Reilly (Meteorology) is quoted, and also interviewed by Times Radio, on how this would ease the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
• reports on Reading FC’s sustainable home kit which features Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climatestripes.
• reports that the University is a partner of the 'Robot Highways' project: an initiative that aims to develop robot-assisted labour on farms to increase efficiency, reduce food waste, and reduce fossil fuel use on farms.

Other Coverage:

• mentions Henley Business School's research on the economic worth of side hustles. 
• quotes Professor NadaKakabadse (Henley Business School) on the ethics of microchip implant technology. 
• publishes a letter on Malaysia's parliament by Professor Andrew Harding (Law).
•  reports on a new study which shows the health benefits of drinking coffee, quoting Dr Charlotte Mills (Food).
• reports on the upcoming Reading Gin and Rum Festival, mentioning that it will be hosted at the University's Great Hall. 
• reports on local criticism of plans to develop housing on University-owned land.
•  and  mention University research on the oldest known words in the world. 
• mention Henley Business School's research on the benefits of a four-day work week. 
• Tiverton Gazette (in print) reports that applicants for the West Country Dairy Awards came from institutions including the University.
• A speaker on BBC Radio Berkshire mentions the University's upcoming open day.

Alumni:

•  and report that neuroscientist, neuroengineer, and Reading graduate, Maitreyee Wairagkar has been nominated for Nature's 'Inspiring Women In Science' award.
• quotes Reading graduate, Bronte King on the importance of outdoor exploration for a student's mental health.