Reading in the news - Mon 13 May

Northern lights: Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) discusses the solar storms that hit Earth and the visibility of the northern lights in the UK for BBC News 24, BBC 1 South, , LBC Radio News, , , the , , , , , , , , Smooth Radio, Capital Radio, Heart, , WFMZ, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  and more than one hundred other outlets, such as , ,  and . Read our expert comment. Professor Chris Scott (Meteorology) spoke to  about coronial mass ejections

Avocado risk: The  quotes Professor Carol Wagstaff (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on avocados potentially becoming scarce due to climate change. Republished by the , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  and many other news outlets like ,  and . Radio coverage is provided by BBC Radio Berkshire.   

Redefining nature: Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) writes for  about a new campaign to redefine ‘nature’. Republished by .

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• , , and  reports on the return of the Community Festival, hosted by the 色狗导航. Molli Cleaver (Community Relations Manager) is quoted. 

Food and farming:

• Professor Christine Williams (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by , , ,  and  discussing research about ultra-processed foods. Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is also quoted by  and Political Correctness Watch regarding UPFs.
•  mentions research by the University that looked into the impact of houseplants on psychological wellbeing. Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment:

•  quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on wet weather having an impact on food security.  
• BBC Radio Shetland, BBC Radio Berkshire and BBC Radio Orkney report on a University led project seeking volunteers who can help to digitise old weather data. Read our news story.
•  worked with PhD student, Rosie Mammatt, to rank 15 of the most popular European holiday destinations based on weather reliability. Republished by ,  and .
• Dr Alex Arnall (International Development) and Professor Christopher Merchant (Meteorology) are reported as key attendees at the fourth annual Great Big Green Week in Henley,  mentions.

Other Coverage:

•  mentions that Professor Frank Mayle (Geography and Environmental Science) is co-leading research into indigenous peoples and the environment in Ancient Amazonia.
• Dr Deepa Driver (Henley Business School) comments on the imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan, for .
• Dr Rebecca Berkley (Institute of Education) is set to give a talk at Queen Anne’s School, which is hosting an annual gathering of music educators,  reports.

Alumni:

• Spanish vice-chair of the European Parliament’s research committee, Dr Lina Gálvez, was once a professor at the 色狗导航,  mentions.
• Mona Doshi, who is a Partner at ALN Kenya, holds an LLB from the 色狗导航,  reports.
• Director of Heronswood Garden in Kingston, Ross Bayton, earned his Ph.D. at the 色狗导航,  reports.
• Director General ad interim of the International Potato Center, Dr. Oscar Ortiz, holds a Ph.D. from the University,  reports.
•  reports that Manawatu farmer, Will Hilton, holds a BSc from the 色狗导航.
• Senior vice president for investment for e-commerce giant, JD.com, Nicholas Gunn, graduated from the University,  reports.
• BBC Radio 4’s Gardener’s Question Time spoke to Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood, who graduated from the University.