Reading in the news - Fri 4 July
04 July 2025
Meat risks: CNN quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on a study into the health impacts of processed meat. Also in World Today News, MSN, RNZ Radio, Yahoo News, Dallas Express, Economic News, stuff, Finanznachrichten, Geo News and Wral News.
Heritage and culture:
- The Reading Chronicle and Reading Today reported on the University’s collections accreditation success. From our story: University Collections receive Arts Council accreditation.
- Interesting Engineering quotes Dr Geoff Smith (Archaeology) on his research into ancient humans. From our story: Neanderthals crushed animal bones to hoard fat for winter.
- #PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- BBC Radio Berkshire and Reading Chronicle feature analysis by Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) on the recent rapid change from heatwave to fresher weather.
- New Scientist and Tempo quoted Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) in a report suggesting Earth may be more sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought.
- Sky News and LBC quote Dr Akshay Deoras, on the heat dome leading to hot weather in Europe. Republished by Island FM, Yahoo NZ, Three FM, and This is the Coast.
- Travel and Tour World quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology), on the increase in turbulence on flights in the past 40 years.
Other Coverage:
- Daily Telegraph reports that Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, attended an event in Cardiff that was criticised for the invitation of a controversial speaker, and for charging organisers to cover security costs. Republished by Yahoo News, MSN, and AOL
- Today Online quoted Professor Philip Beaman (Psychology and Language Science) on how chewing gum can prevent earworms.
- The Reading Chronicle and Reading Today report the Orbit Footbridge, said by Reading Council to be frequently used by University students, will be closed for repairs.
- Reading Today reports that the University will host Candlelight concerts in September.
- Reading Chronicle publishes an update on opposition to the University’s approach on use of single-sex toilet facilities following the Supreme Court ruling.
- BBC Radio Berkshire featured Professor Steve Musson (Geography) on the redevelopment of town centres.
- Profit.ro highlights Henley Business School’s partnership with ENVISIA to deliver the Postgraduate Certificate in Board Practice and Directorship.
Alumni:
- Shicheng News highlights painter Wu Siyuan, who studied for a postgraduate degree at the University in 1995, supporting his artistic development.
- Business News, Reporter, Skai, and Business Daily quote Giorgos Karampelas, who attended leadership programs at Henley Business School, new Senior Executive of Strategy and Business Development at Greek Wineries.
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