Reading in the news - Thu 11 Dec
11 December 2025
Flu: Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed on Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show about rising flu cases.
Business and society:
- Professor Philip Beaman (Psychology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about why people don’t like watching videos of themselves speak.
- A Reading study into UK grooming gangs was mentioned In a House of Lords inquiry on BBC Parliament.
Heritage and culture:
- Professor Hella Eckhardt (Archaeology) was quoted by YourNews, USATimes, Archynewsy, and LiveScience on a study into a Roman mosaic depicting the Trojan war.
- Phys.org, The Independent, and New Scientist (republished by Yahoo News, Your News, Today Headline, and other outlets) reported on research by Dr Rebecca Pitt (Archaeology) on Britain’s health during Roman occupation.
Food and farming:
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by Food & Wine and London Tribune about ultra-processed food consumption.
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- Liphook Herald and Harrow Online quoted Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on UK flood defences.
- Yahoo News republished an article from The Cool Down, highlighting research from Professor Simon Potts (Sustainable Land Management) on solar farms and bees.
- Student Sithuni Mallawaarachchi was quoted by BBC News about floods in Sri Lanka.
Other coverage:
- BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted the Harris Gardens as a listener's favourite thing about Reading.
- Discover Music mentioned a performance by The Jam at the University in 1979.
- Reading Today featured the University’s partnership with Reading Borough Council for an upcoming Christmas carols event, quoting Professor Peter Miskell (Pro-Vice Chancellor).
Alumni:
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