Reading in the news - Tue 11 Oct

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• An  article on the potential for winter blackouts quotes Dr Christopher O’Reilly (Meteorology) on how even small temperature changes could cost billions. 
• and  quote Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on the power of solar storms to wipe out power grids. 

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio London about Covid vaccination rates.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Darius Widera (Pharmacy) is quoted by the  (and in print), ,  and  on the safety of treatments from private clinics. 
• Dr Alexander Gilder (Law) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire about UN peacekeeping. 
• quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) on a new study about ultra-processed foods.
• Greek site quotes PhD student Mohammed Al-Mosaiwi (Psychology) on findings that people who experience depression are more likely to have a 'black and white' view of the world. 
• quotes Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) on the steps necessary for the UK to adopt the four-day work week. 
• Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health by What Doctors Don't Tell You (in print). 
• reports on collaborative University findings that a healthy lifestyle increases levels of overall happiness. 
• mentions the involvement of director and mentor, Katie Parfitt, in the University's Thrive Mentoring program.
• reports on Henley Business School's partnership with the Lagos State Government to provide training for young people in the creative industry.  
• reports on the University's appointment of Pareto FM to provide services at Thames Valley Science Park. 

Alumni:

• reports on Reading alumna and TV Meteorologist, Laura Tobin's birthday. 
• reports on the founding of a spice company by Reading graduate and entrepreneur, Aniqa Irfan.
• interviews Reading alumni and managing director, Peter Jackson, on his career. 
• mentions that Chinese actress, Tang Wei, is a Reading alumna.