Reading in the news - Mon 8 Jun

Health and wellbeing:

Professor Ian Jones (Biomedical Sciences) was quoted by National News about new potential vaccines for Ebola, following a recent outbreak. Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) spoke to DW News on the topic.

ITV News reported on a study by Dr Maria Maiarú (Pharmacy) which found that stem cells can be used to treat chronic pain. From our story: Stem cell particles study set to tackle chronic nerve pain

Professor Gary Stephens (Pharmacy) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about five new llamas at the University's Centre for Dairy Research, and how previously, nanobodies from members of the were used for Covid research. From our story: Five new llamas join research herd at Reading farm.  

Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, wrote for Reading Today about how animals are used in the University's research.

Food and farming:

The Farmers Exchange and Medical News Today (republished by AOL) mentioned a study by Dr Ian Givens (Animal Sciences) about trans fats in dairy. From our story: Natural trans fats in dairy do not raise heart disease risk

A study into how bananas alter nutrient absorption in smoothies was mentioned by Times Now (republished by MSN).

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) was quoted by Joe on an upcoming El Niño event. From our expert comment: El Nino: WMO report expert comments

Professor Chris Merchant (Meteorology) was interviewed by Diocese of Oxford about climate change for World Environment Day.

Henley Herald reported that Henley Town Hall have installed banners with climate change stripes developed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).

IPCC mentioned that that the University hosted the most recent IPCC workshops.

Patna Press highlighted a recent talk from Dr Stefania Lovo (Economics) on the economic impacts of climate change. 

A talk from Professor Giacomo Zanello (Agri-Food Economics) on the 2026 Global Nutrition Report was featured by BlueGrass Live, Harlan Enterprise, Cision, L’observateur, Wine Diva Lifestyle, and various outlets.

Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by Times of India (republished by India News, Pune Prime News, MSN, Bhasha Times, Newspoint, and others) about ongoing monsoon activity in India.

Energetyka24 quoted Dr James Weber (Meteorology) on how cutting methane emissions can impact ozone layer recovery. From our story: Cutting methane could slow the recovery of the ozonelayer

Business and society:

Dr Melissa Carr (Henley Business School) was quoted by HR Magazine and The Times (in print) about research finding 6 in 10 workers have been given no AI policy or guidance.

HSJ and Earth.com reported on a study by PhD researcher Rebecca Matthews (Psychology) about the psychological impact from mothers being pressured to have ‘natural’ births. From our story: Natural birth pressure is harming new mothers’ mental health

The Sun and Daily Mail (republished by Head Topics) provided further mentions of a study into how Hampshire Police felt during diversity training. Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology) was quoted by GB News, The Times, Necenzurovana Pravda, Oral.sk, Times Radio, London Loves Business.

Dr Danielle Park, Business and Employability Manager, was quoted by Reading Today and Greatest Hits Radio (republished by Ground News) about the University’s participation in a responsible AI literacy programme.

Vietnam Net and VNBiz News reported on a study by Professor Richard Bennett (Agriculture) into animal welfare costs. From our story: UK shoppers would pay billions more for high-welfare meatUK shoppers would pay billions more for high-welfare meat

Professor Keiichi Nakata and Dr Rita Fontinha (both Henley Business School) were quoted by Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce on attitudes towards AI in the workplace, with further research mentions in Personnel Today (republished by HR Now).

Dr Melissa Carr (Henley Business School, pictured) spoke to BBC 1 about youth unemployment in the UK.

Heritage and culture:

BBC Radio Devon highlighted an upcoming talk from Professor Kate Williams (History) on royal scandals.

Research by Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) into 430,000-year-old human wooden tools was featured by Earth.com.

ThaiPBS reported on a study by Professor Chris Venditti (Ecology) on the link between being right-handed and walking on two legs.

The Reading Chronicle (republished by MSN) reported on a walking tour developed by Dr Stephen Gage (Architecture) on Reading’s Victorian architecture.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

Wokingham Today listed the University as a partner of the Screen Berkshire skills cluster, which has received funding from the BFI for developing film and TV talent

Other coverage:

UZNews and Gazeta highlighted students who have received offers to study at The University of Reading.

The Guardian (republished by Inkl, Yahoo News, and AOL) featured an obituary for a Reading graduate and Lecturer at Liverpool Hope University. 

Alumni:

Student Fliss Cox won gold, silver, and bronze at the recent British Universities and Colleges’ Championship regatta, reports The Ross Gazette. 

Law graduate Farah Al Qubtan wrote an article for Mondaq about building conditions and oman tax.

BF&T Online and AviationGhana featured Eugene Ocansey, Henley Business School graduate, who has been appointed Executive Director of Access Bank Ghana.