Reading in the news - Fri 6 Mar

Saharan dust: Dr Claire Ryder (Meteorology) was quoted by The Times,  Greatest Hits Radio, BBC Science Focus, The Standard, The Independent, Daily Mail, Belfast Telegraph, The Reading Chronicle, and Perspective (republished by Yahoo News, MSN, Inkl, and more than 400 local outlets) on an incoming Saharan dust cloud across the UK. From our expert comment: 'Blood rain' and hazy skies expected as Saharan dust hits UK 

Business and society:

• Chloe Benson, Press Officer at Henley Business School, was quoted by Folha about the benefits of flexible working.
• Earth Press News featured comments from Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) on the legality of the Iran conflict. From our expert comment: Iran strikes: Was targeting Iranian leaders lawful?  
• Dr Marissa Joseph (Henley Business School) wrote an article for The Conversation (republished by Yahoo News, Mirage News, Inkl, Tolerance, and Time Goggles) about Netflix’s bid to purchase Warner Bros. 
• Quotes from Professor Radu Tunaru (Henley Business School) on how geopolitical shocks have historically played a role in major market swings were featured by Bao Moi and Coin Academy. 
• Wonkhe mentioned a study finding AI-generated essays receive better grades. 
• Guardian Report, Waya Magazine, All Time News, and various outlets reported on the launch of SAB Retailer University, in partnership with Henley Business School Africa. Pro-Dean Linda Buckley is quoted. 
• A study by Dr Katie Gray (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) into recognising AI facial images was featured by Al Bawaba. From our story: Five minutes of training could help you spot fake AI faces 

Heritage and culture:

• Visiting research fellow Joanna Laynesmith (History) featured in an episode of BBC Radio 4’s In our Time about Margaret Beaufort. 
• Resto del Carlino reported on a recent program about author Giorgio Bassani, highlighting talks from Professor Peter Robinson (English Literature).  
• Professor Jonathan Bignell (Film, Theatre, and Television) was mentioned by The Independent on the importance of cars in police dramas. 
• Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) was quoted by BBC News about language in prehistoric humans. 
• BBC Radio Derby discussed University-funded play Glitch, which is currently touring the UK. 

Food and farming:

• A study into the benefits of frozen fruit and vegetables was featured by Logistik, SB-Finanz, CityVisits, Nachrichten, and other outlets. 
• Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) co-signed a letter published in The Guardian (republished by AOL, USA News, Vitamin Rush, and Inkl) calling for investment in malnutrition prevention research. 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by Yahoo Hong Kong on a study into links between red meat and diabetes.  

Other coverage:

• Dr Karen Henderson, Director of Research and Innovation, has been awarded an MBE, reports Reading Today. From our story: Research and innovation director honoured with MBE 
• The Southern Gazette and Reading Today reported on Emeritus Professor Anna Horwood (pictured, Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) who received an MBE. From our story: Vision science pioneer awarded MBE 
• BBC News, This is Oxfordshire, and Oxford Mail (republished by Yahoo News and AOL) reported on the inquest of international relations student Fintan Feltham, who died in Oxford. 

Alumni:

• Henley Business School graduate Jan Peter co-wrote an article for ComputerWorld on humanoid robots. 
• Business Designer Ondine Hogeboom, who studied at Henley Business School Africa, was interviewed by Leader and MBA.co on the benefit of MBAs. 
• Little Black Book and FE News listed Henley Business School graduate Océane Bax de Keating as the 2023 winners of CIM’s ‘The Pitch’ competition.
• Dr Georgette Zinaty, Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed President of the Women Business Enterprises Canada Council, reports Business in Focus. 
• Reading graduate Shirley Goh Chin Lon was mentioned by The Edge (republished by KLSE Screener) in an article on gender equality in plantations.