Reading in the news - Mon 27 Oct

Water experts: Sky News (republished by Beritaja, Heart FM, Gold Radio, Tigers Media, Coast FM, and various other outlets) interviewed Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on the risk of the UK potentially running out of drinking water. Lecturer Aidan Taylor (Biomedical Sciences) was mentioned by The Observer (republished by Nexis) in a feature about clean water campaigners, discussing E Coli in water sources. News Centre Maine featured a video produced by Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology), showing how droughts affect soil water absorption.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

The Bulletin mentioned collaborations between Reading and the weather data archive MeteoSaver.

Health and wellbeing:

OncoDaily highlighted a course led by Professor Nazanin Derakhshan (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) about the psychological wellbeing of cancer survivors.

Joy Online included comments from Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) in response to a study investigating weight gain from ultra-processed foods. 

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

Bracknell News and Wokingham Today published a column from Wokingham Borough Council leader Cllr Stephen Conway, which mentions collaborations between the authority and Reading.

Other coverage:

ITV reported that Chief Executive of Royal Berkshire Hospital, Steve McManus, who has an honorary doctorate from Reading, is stepping down.

Western Mail (print) interviewed the parent of a Reading student about using tracking apps for children.

BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted the upcoming Reading Alternative Market, taking place at the Student Union. 

Newsbywire highlighted the benefits for international students at Reading.

Business and society:

The Sunday Times published a letter from Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English Literature) about the closure of the University’s master’s course in Children's Literature.

Cu4, It’s Possible, and Moved features quotes from Dr Matteo Borghi (Henley Business School) about AI use in real estate.

Today’s Family Lawyer highlighted research from Professor Sarah Jewell (Economics) about supporting mothers returning to work. From our story: Study finds working mothers lack breastfeeding support

Yahoo!News mentioned research into how people respond to career regret.

Research from Henley Business School found benefits to a four-day work week, reports Times Malta.

This is Oxfordshire, Didcot Herald, and Oxford Mail reported on Henley Business School placing in the top 100 for the Financial Times Executive MBA 2025 ranking

Alumni:

Maidenhead Advertiser included an obituary for English graduate Pat Lattimer.

BusinessTech highlighted a talk from Henley Business School graduate and Principal Officer of Medshield Kevin Aron.

Newsday mentioned a new exhibit from artist Aurora Honeywell, who studied Art and History at Reading.

Keyfacts Energy reported that graduate Christopher Pitman has been appointed Director of Oregon Energy.