Reading in the news - Thu 15 Oct

Indian diets: Professor Vimal Karani (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by EurekAlert, ETV Bharat and MedicalXPress about risks arising from changes to diets in India. From our story: Indian diet shift exposes hidden genetic cholesterol risk

The Pope: Professor Phil Dash (Biomedical Sciences) was quoted by The Telegraph and The Times on the causes of lung cancer following the announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s diagnosis. From our expert comment: Pope has lung cancer surgery

Food, farming and health:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) wrote an article for The Conversation about indicators that the flu season is starting earlier this year.
• Country and Townhouse mentioned a study by Professor Claire Williams (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) about the cognitive benefits of blueberries. From our story: Daily blueberries for cognitive and vascular health
• A study by Professor Ian Givens (Agriculture) on trans fats in dairy was highlighted by DPA, Raport and Knowridge.
• StudyFinds reported on research by Dr Daniel Lamport (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) on how asparagus can improve sleep.
• News Beep and Weekendavisen featured further comments from Professor Ian Jones (Biomedical Sciences) on a reported plague case in Russia.
• Watt Poulty reported on research by Dr Aidan Taylor (Biomedical Sciences) which found that blue light kills food poisoning bacteria. From our story: Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken
• Research into the cognitive benefits of walnuts was highlighted by Well.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by New Scientist on how El Niño will affect food prices.
• Spalding Voice featured an upcoming talk by Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) on climate education.

Business and society:

• Professor Michael Schmitt (Law) was quoted by BBC News on investigations into IDF incidents.

Heritage and culture:

• Newbury Today highlighted a talk from Professor Martin Bell (Archaeology) on the prehistoric heritage of Thatcham.

Other coverage:

• Reading Today (print) featured a column from the Vice-Chancellor about the rise in commuter students and what the University is doing to help these students feel more comfortable on campus.
• Dr Campbell Murn (Ecology) spoke to LBC about the recent incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Express, International Business Times, IGV, Heart Radio Berkshire, Reading Chronicle (print) and others featured further quotes. From our expert comment: Zoo death ‘shocking’ as incidents ‘extremely rare'
• Professor Katrina Bicknell (Pharmacy) was quoted by Pharmaceutical Journal about the ‘awarding gap’ in pharmacy students.
• Lancaster Guardian (print) featured an obituary for John Whitehead, former Reading professor of Applied Statistics.

Alumni:

• Food for Mzansi mentioned that Sharlotte Serovh, SAAA steering committee member, has an MBA from Henley Business School.