Reading in the news - Thu 3 Apr

Trump tariffs: BBC Radio Berkshire featured Professor David Castellani (Henley Business School), head of International Business and Strategy, discussing US President Donald Trump’s latest announcements on trade tariffs. BBC Radio Oxford also broadcast the interview.

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• Mongabay features Dr James Ryalls (Sustainable Land Management), explaining how ozone pollution degrades floral scents, reducing pollinator foraging and threatening insect health.

Health and wellbeing:

• The Times, The Sun, and Times Radio report that Dr Francesco Tamagnini (Pharmacy) commented on a study suggesting lowering cholesterol may reduce the risk of dementia. Republished by MSN,  Pharmaphorum, Medscape, IT Boltwise, Natural News, able2uk.

Food and farming:

• FWI highlights University research showing UK households spend an average of £1.68 per week on pulses, less than 1% of weekly income. Professor Julie Lovegrove is quoted. From our news story: Time to Raise the Pulse of the UK diet.

Business and society:

• Vitonica reports that Professor Chris Hilson (Law) presented a report analysing the success of the UK's sugar tax and suggested extending the tax to salt. From our news story: Tax sugar and salt in food to improve health - report.
• Heart Radio Berkshire reported that the University’s gender pay gap has decreased, with the mean average falling to 14.5% from 17% in 2023.

Other coverage:

• BBP Media reports that a housebuilder received a five-star rating in an independent survey validated by the University of Reading.

Alumni:

• Bürgersagt, RuppiMail, PRE-Echo and Hasselwander feature an article by Reinhard F. Leiter, who holds a certificate in Coaching from Henley Business School.
• CultureNow and Aitoloakarnaniabest highlight an exhibition by Stella Sevastopoulos, who studied Fine Art, English Literature, and Art History at the University.
• IPE Real Assets highlights Simon Marx’s appointment as head of research at Redevco. Marx holds positions at Henley Business School.