Reading in the news - Tue 5 May

Health and wellbeing:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) spoke to LBC about the spread and symptoms of hantavirus.  
• ABC Radio National featured an interview with Dr Oliver Hancox, CEO of University-founded company Astratus, about a new test that could provide faster UTI treatment. From our story: Rapid urine test could select UTI antibiotics within hours 

Food and farming:

• News Ghana, CediRates, and The High Street Journal featured a study by Researcher Isaac Sarfo Afram (Geography and Environmental Science) on soil fertiliser use in Africa.  
• A study into the use of nitrogen fertiliser was reported on by 8Point9.  

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• The Standard (republished by AOL, Inkl, MSN, and Yahoo News) quoted Reading experts on the cause of waterspouts, following the appearance of one in the Thames River.  
• Dr Peter Inness (Meteorology) was quoted by The Telegraph (republished by Yahoo News and AOL) about how extreme weather changes affects pollen levels. 
• Eurasia Review reported on a study by Professor Hong Yang (Geography and Environmental Science) into aquaculture and carbon sinks. 
• Comments from Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on monsoon activity in India were featured by Mongabay India. 
• The Reading Chronicle (republished by MSN) reported that University is the sponsor for the new Climate and Sustainability Impact Award at the Pride of Reading Awards, quoting Dylan Parkes, Head of Strategic Engagement. 
• Dr Thomas Clements (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about a fossil thought to be the world’s oldest octopus. Additional coverage from Discover Wildlife. From our story: ‘Oldest octopus’ fossil is no octopus at all, scans reveal. 
• Research from Dr Matt Greenwell (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) on colour-changing katydids was featured by Science Daily, SSBCrack News, and Byteseu. From our story: Bright pink insect stands out to blend in, scientists say 
• Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez and Professor Chris Merchant (both Meteorology) were quoted by Wokingham Today about an upcoming free public information film about climate change. 
• United News Network mentioned research into the effect of global warming on wind turbulence.  

Business and society:

• Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) wrote for The Conversation (republished by Tolerance, Inkl, Terra, and Mirage News) about the benefits of four-day working weeks. With further coverage and comments from Splash FM, Brighton Journal, Northern BC, Postal, and others.  
• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) wrote for LBC on the role of AI in four-day working weeks. 
• Dr Ruvi Ziegler (Law) wrote for Haaretz about the rise in antisemitism in Britain, following the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green.
• Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) co-wrote an article for CapX about the Mandelson scandal.  
• The Observer quoted Lukas Makovsky (Henley Business School) about how policy changes affect building development. 
• Dr Jakob Hauter (Politics) was listed by GeoPolitika as a signatory of a statement opposing a new book about the Russia-Ukraine war. 
• Jonathan Stock, Head of Innovation at Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by Leader about AI and productivity. 
• A study into detecting AI essays was mentioned by Dantri and Docnhanh, quoting Dr Peter Scarfe (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) 
• The launch of a new report co-written by Professor Jo Phoenix (Law), entitled The New Boycott Crisis from Freedom in the Arts, is reported on by The Telegraph, The Times,Arts Professional, Jewish Chronicle,The Spectator,The Critic, Attitude (republished by Yahoo Life) and Edge. 
• The Independent, The Standard, The Irish News, The Reading Chronicle, GB News (republished by AOL, Newswav, Yahoo News, MSN, and Inkl), and over 100 other outlets reported on research from Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) about the discovery of an artificial island more than 5,000 years old.
• Dr Amy Richardson (Archaeology) was quoted by New Scientist about proto-Elamite, an ancient writing system.  

Other coverage:

• The University's digital technology services won the Thames Valley Tech and Innovation Tech Employer of the Year Award, reports Insider Media.  
• Henley Business School was listed by Analytic Insight as one of the top 15 UK universities to study management. 

Alumni:

• Punto and Balen Porac reported that Regina Lizares, Economic Development and International Business graduate, has been appointed President of Mirian College. 
• Managing Director of Prerna Advisory Arthi Rabikrissonm, who has an MBA from Henley Business School, has been selected as Top International Leadership Coach, reports Myrtle Beach News. 
• PR Newswire, Wallstreet Online, Draper Journal, Street Insider, and Accesso (republished by ADVN, Market Screener, and Yahoo News), and over 200 outlets reported that Lee Cowie, Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed CEO of Accesso.  
• Psychology graduate and founder of the Neem Foundation, Fatima Akilu, was profiled by Leadership.