Reading in the news - Fri 6 Jun

AI in universities: BBC News and BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Professor Keiichi Nakata (Henley Business School) discussing how AI is changing universities and supporting organisations in adapting to new technologies. From the Henley Business School report: Workers are feeling optimistic but overwhelmed when it comes to AI

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to PhD student Kevin Gannaway (Environmental Management and Sustainability), who is hosting “Reading Underwater” at the Reading Climate Festival to highlight local climate change risks. Find out more about Reading Climate Festival.
• Newbury Today highlights that Screen Berkshire, led by the University in collaboration with industry partners, has supported 354 productions.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• USA Today features Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on rising incidents of clear air turbulence linked to climate change. Republished by AOL and Pal Item. Also highlighted in Time.
• Farming Portal quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) global temperatures increases.

Other Coverage:

• Deadline features director Jamie Lloyd discussing research at the Beckett archives at the University for his work on Waiting for Godot.
• Newsmax features Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Science) on the importance of flavanols for heart and brain health.
• People Management features Melissa Carr (Henley Business School) commenting on research revealing that half of workers no longer aspire to become managers.

Alumni:

• Topco features Kabelo Ncholo, founder of marketing agency Y-Brand in South Africa, a Reading business graduate.