Reading in the news - Tue 4 Nov
04 November 2025
Dinosaurs: Dr Brian Pickles (Biological Sciences) was quoted by Phys.org, DiscoverWildlife, IFLScience, Ingenieur, Scienmag, and others, about a new method helping fossil hunters to hone bone zones with drones. From our story: Lichens and drones reveal dinosaur bones
Food and farming:
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Feed Magazine provided further coverage of an animal welfare tool created by Professor Richard Bennett (Agriculture). From our story: UK shoppers would pay billions more for high-welfare meat
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ESM and Food and Beverage Business mentioned that Reading has partnered with Waitrose to support farmers with regenerative practices.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
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Research from Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) found that air turbulence is getting more severe from climate change, reports ABC and GlobeTrender. From our story: Turbulent flights to continue as warming world shakes skies
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Dr Jess Neumann (Geography) was interviewed by That's TV about Storm Benjamin and spoke to Times Radio on Hurricane Melissa. From our story: Storm Benjamin: expert comment
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The Washington Post (and via MSN and Illuminem) quoted Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on adapting cities to heavier floods. Also interviewed by BBC Radio 4 Inside Science (repeated from Thursday) about Hurricane Melissa.
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Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by Energodromio and GNC about how climate change is making hurricanes stronger. From our expert comment: Hurricane Melissa: impact of climate change
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Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) was quoted by New Scientist (republished by Fooshya, Newsflash, and TodayHeadline) about the prediction of geomagnetic storms.
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Reading was listed as the co-host of an event about sustainability by The University of Worcester and HW Chamber of Commerce
Business and society:
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London Loves Business mentioned research into fear in the workplace.
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Profit highlighted the programmes available at Henley Business School.
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The Nation reported that Visiting Fellow Steve Babaeko (Henley Business School) has been appointed Vice President and Area Director of IAA.
Other coverage:
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The University was a winner at the KTP Awards 2025, reports PWE Magazine, TechRegister, and Manage Portfolio.
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Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) was quoted by The Henley Standard about the Greener Henley charity.
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Dr Rohan Deb Roy (History) was listed by FBK as a speaker at a talk on tropical medicine.
Alumni:
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Market Screener and The Standard reported that Reading graduate Wilson Kwong is the new Director of Hong Kong Transport Services.
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Agricultural Development Economics graduate Yannick Levantard is the new Area Manager for East and Southern Africa at Hubbard, reports African Farming.
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