Reading in the news - Wed 2 Apr

The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Sun, Mail Online and Daily Mail (in print) report Dr Francesco Tamagnini (Pharmacy) commenting on a study suggesting that lowering bad cholesterol may reduce the risk of dementia. Republished by AOL, INKL, Yahoo!News, Science Media Centre, Archynewsy, World Today News, Exbulletin and others.

The Vice-Chancellor writes in The i Newspaper (in print) on the importance of climate education and highlights' Reading's Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• The Times reports on the success of the Rainfall Rescue citizen science project, led by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
• The Financial Times and Sri Lanka Guardian highlight PhD student Theo Keeping's (Geography and Environmental Science) insights on how AI can detect wildfires.

Health and wellbeing:

• Workplace Wellbeing highlights research by Henley Business School on psychological safety in the workplace.

Heritage and culture:

• Country Life highlights that the Natural History Museum plans to open an additional facility at the University’s Thames Valley Science Park in 2031.
• Morning Star highlights the Melsonby hoard, an Iron Age discovery in Yorkshire, with Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) discussing its significance.

Business and society:

• Law Gazette features Dr Derek Whayman (Law) on the Supreme Court car finance case, highlighting key issues of fee disclosure and lender liability.
• 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
• Fokus highlights a University study where AI-generated exam answers were graded higher than real students' work, raising concerns about academic integrity in higher education.
• Tomorrow’s FM Magazine (in print) highlights a 2023 study by the University showing that biophilic design can yield up to £2.70 in value per £1 invested by boosting workplace productivity.

Other coverage:

• HuffPost UK features Professor Jane Setter (English Language and Applied Linguistics) discussing how pronunciation trends may reveal generational differences.
• Reading Today reports that the University is hosting its Community Festival again in May. From our story: Family-friendly festival to be hosted on University campus
• BBC Radio Berkshire highlights a free event hosted by the Berkshire Ornithological Club tomorrow at 7:30pm at the University of Reading's Palmer building.
• London Drinks Guide features Henley Business School's monthly networking event as one of London's Boozy Events this April.

Alumni:

• Ulster Gazette and Armagh Standard (in print) mention that a textile designer that studied at Reading has won a scholarship award top travel to Turkey.