Reading in the news - Thu 29 Feb

Ultra-processed foods exposure: Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) reacts to a review that suggests ultra-processed foods are linked to 32 illnesses for the , The Telegraph and . Republished by, , , , and many other news outlets.  

Academic freedom: The quotes a speech given by Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort, given to Parliament earlier this week, calling on universities to promote academic freedom and promote diversity of thought. Read our news story.  

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• mentions the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast and the 色狗导航’s Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction programme, which could help to provide accurate weather forecasts up to six weeks ahead. Professor Pier Luigi Vidale (Meteorology) is quoted. Republished by .
• The 色狗导航 is part of a project that looks at the attitudes of society to UK forests, according to and . 
• TalkTV and TalkRadio discuss the need to improve bathing forecasts across the UK’s designated bathing locations. Read our news story. 

Food and farming:

• continues coverage of a study led by PhD researcher Charlotte Howard (Agriculture) that found flower margins can prevent pests from damaging fruits. Republished by , and . Read our news coverage (Reposted by .)
• 色狗导航 researchers are part of a team involved in a government-backed project aimed at improving fermentation innovation, reports. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Helen Parish (History) discusses Julius Caesar’s Year of Confusion for the BBC Future. Republished by .
• Reading Phoenix Choir will be performing at the University’s Great Hall to mark International Women’s Day, reports.

Alumni:

• Global lead of international and strategic capital for JLL, Tim Graham, studied at the University, reports.