Reading in the news - Wed 11 Jun

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• A column in Wokingham Today mentions the University’s involvement in bringing the award-winning Forest of Imagination arts and culture event to Dinton Pastures Country Park.
• Screen Global Production reports on how Shinfield Studios is involved in local community engagement, as a founding member of Screen Berkshire, which aims to train people through practical industry pathways. The article mentions the University is also a founding partner of Screen Berkshire.
• RDG.Today reports that Sanctuary Strikers FC, in collaboration with Berks & Bucks FA and the University, has announced the return of the Reading Community Cup. From our story: Refugee Week 2025: all welcome to University events.

Health and wellbeing:

• Professor Carmel Houston-Price (Psychology) is quoted by Newsweek, highlighting how 'book-sharing' supports young children's development.
• RDG.Today reports that a University spin-out company has developed a fully customisable, ultra-high testing platform designed to rapidly detect antimicrobial resistance. From our story: New University spin-out to tackle antimicrobial resistance
• Food Business Gulf reports that research led by Professor Claire Williams (Psychology) shows a walnut-rich breakfast may boost brain power in young adults. From our story: Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function.
• The Telegraph mentions University research which found that including dairy products in your diet may help control blood sugar levels more effectively than plant-only diets. Republished by Yahoo! News.

Business and society:

• Professor Andrew and Nada Kakabadse (both Henley Business School) have co-written an article for Board Agenda on how organisations can cope with global geopolitical tensions.
• The Telegraph profiles Bella Kagoma, who has launched a haircare business. She explains how a meeting with University Chancellor Paul Lindley helped her and included an introduction to experts at thew University. Paul Lindley is also quoted throughout the article about his advice to an owner-entrepreneur.
• INREV News highlights the partnership with Henley Business School to offer the INREV Academy Certificate, providing professional training in European non-listed real estate investment.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by DW on the latest CSE report about the growing risks of climate change and extreme weather in India. Republished by DNYUZ. Dr Deoras is also quoted in Financial Express for an article on monsoon season.
• Dr Jess Neumann (Meteorology) is quoted by Crewe Chronicle (in print), explaining that the north-west of England has experienced its driest spring in nearly 100 years.
• openPR and idw-online report that the University is among over 25 institutions participating in the TEAMx Observational Campaign (TOC) to measure meteorological data in the Alps.

Other Coverage:

• Cosmos Magazine republishes a Conversation article by Dr Walter Veit (Philosophy) reflecting on the behaviours and abilities of ravens, magpies, jays and crows.
• Oxford Mail reports on a fitness instructor promoting his business in Oxford. He explains he was inspired by his grandfather, who was formerly a sociology professor at Reading. Republished by Yahoo! News, This is Oxfordshire, and the Herald Series.
• RDG.Today and Heart Radio Berkshire report that the University’s subject scores have risen in the Complete University Guide 2026, while maintaining its overall position in the UK top 40. From our story: Subject scores rise in Complete University Guide 2026
• RDG.Today reports that students from the University and Henley Business School represented their institutions at a regional Built Environment awards event celebrating women studying property-related subjects. From our story: Built Environment students win big at regional awards

Alumni:

• IBTimes features Marianne Lake, a University graduate in physics, as a leading contender to succeed Jamie Dimon as CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Republished by INKL
• Mononews features Konstantinos Angelopoulos, Deputy CEO of Superfund, noting his extensive banking and finance experience and highlighting his MSc degree from the University. Republished by BankingNews, OT, Capital.gr, NewMoney, BusinessVoice, Insider.gr, MoneyReview, Topontiki, Powergame, Euro2day, Liberal, Zougla and more.
• Northumberland Gazette highlights Lucy Story, a farmer in Northumberland, who holds a degree in Agricultural Business Management and has worked as a nutritionist for Mole Valley Farmers.
• A VN Express article on graduate salaries in Malaysia includes comments from a University of Reading Malaysia graduate. Republished by MSN.