18 June 2026
Business and society:
Professor James Reade (Economics) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about his sports result model which predicts match outcomes, with further coverage from Viv and Readers. From our story: Argentina favourites for glory, says simulation
Greatest Hits Radio highlighted a study by Professor Reade, finding that Ascot Racecourse contributes 260 million pounds to the UK economy.
Mondaq featured an upcoming talk from Professor Marko Milanovic (Law).
Dr Naomi Lott (Law) was quoted by Reading Today, Wokingham Today and Head Topics about banning social media for under-16s. From our expert comment: Social media ban for UK children
An AI model developed by Professor Shixuan Wang (Economics), Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) and PhD researcher Son-Kien Nguyen (Economics), which predicts NHS staff resignations has won the Alconics AI Enterprise Business of the Year, reports EurekAlert. From our story: Tool predicting NHS staff resignations scoops top AI prize
Health and wellbeing:
Smithsonian Magazine quoted Professor Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy (Pharmacy) about treating infected wounds.
Food and farming:
Research from Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the benefits of flavanol-rich foods was featured by Ad Hoc News, The Videshi, TheToc, Capital, Vin News (republished by MSN) and others. From our story: Not all five-a-days are equal for heart health
The Scottish Farmer mentioned the negative impacts of weaning calves too early.
A study by Professor Ian Givens (Agriculture) on the healthiness of trans fats in dairy was featured by The Epoch Times.
Research from PhD student Holly Giles (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is improving the taste of protein shakes, reports MoneyControl. From our story: Your post-gym protein shake may get a taste upgrade
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
Greatest Hits Radio featured comments from Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) about adapting to rising global temperatures.
Further quotes from Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) about India’s monsoon activity and current El Niño event were featured by Financial Express and The Prevalent India.
Campaign provided further coverage of the annual ShowYourStripes Day proposed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
Professor Chris Hilson (Law) was quoted by Phys.org about a recent ruling from the ICJ regarding how countries should tackle climate change. From our story: UK papers claimed 'lawfare' over top court's climate ruling
The Star featured research from Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) into how seabird migration patterns are changing due to climate change. From our story: Seabird world shrinks as oceans warm
Alumni:
Sussex World (print) highlighted that poet and graduate Kate Noakes will be reading her work at the Festival of Chichester.
An essay written by Henley Business School graduate Enrico Caneva was featured by Corriere Nazionale.
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