Reading in the news - Wed 17 Jun

Social media ban: Comments from Dr Naomi Lott (Law) were featured by Manchester Evening News, Time Magazine, The Reading Chronicle, MSN, Yahoo News, and AOL. From our expert comment: Social media ban for UK children

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Jess Neumann (Geography) was interviewed by Dutch broadcaster NOS (for TV, radio and online) on flood risks in Wales.
• Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) spoke to Greatest Hits Radio about adapting to extreme temperatures ahead of another heatwave.
• Bioenergy News and Europe Says reported on research from Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) on sustainable biomass.
• Head Topics republished an article from BBC News (Indonesia), quoting Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) on the current El Niño event.
• An article from Astronomy and BritBrief quotes Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on the grounding of an A320 flight.
• Horizont highlighted the annual ShowYourStripes Day proposed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
• Comments from Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on current monsoon activity in India were featured by Hindustan Times and TezzBuzz (republished by MSN).
• Khaleej Times into disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is affecting food supplies mentioned Reading soil research.

Food and farming:

• Klinika, Bons Fluidos, Voce, Japan Today, Focus, and SciTech Daily provided more coverage of research from Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on flavanol-rich foods. From our story: Not all five-a-days are equal for heart health
• Research into the healthiness of budget vs artisan bread was featured by BritBrief.
• Research which is improving the smell and taste of high-protein food was featured by The Cambrian News (print) and Nutraceuticals World.

Heritage and culture:

• Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology, pictured) was featured in an episode of Digging for Britain digging up a Roman bathhouse in Silchester.

Business and society:

• Jon Foster-Pedley, Director of Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by Eyewitness News about the novel The Art of War.
• CFO South Africa highlighted Henley Business School research into how South African organisations are using AI.
• Research from Professor James Reade (Economics) into Royal Ascot contributes to the economy was mentioned on BBC Radio Berkshire.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• The Reading Chronicle highlighted the University’s involvement in the upcoming Reading Water Fest 2026.

Alumni:

• Poet Kate Noakes will be reading her work at the Festival of Chichester, reports Sussex World.