Reading in the news - Tue 15 Sep

Stargazing Saturday: Thames Gazette reported on the upcoming Observe the Moon Night 2026, quoting Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology). From our story: Moon samples land at Reading for NASA observation night 

AI-dventures in time and space: Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre, and Television) was quoted by The Telegraph about an AI generated fan-made Dr Who episode.

Food, farming and health:

• DHN and World Today Journal featured a study by Dr Maria Maiarú (Pharmacy) into how magic mushrooms can treat nerve pain. From our story: Magic mushroom chemical cuts nerve pain and enhances drug 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Further comments from Professor Maria Shahgedanova (Geography and Environmental Science) on the cause of Nepal’s floods were featured by Financial Analyst. From our expert comment: Nepal's complex chain of flood hazards 
• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) spoke to BBC Radio Wiltshire about how El Niño affects the UK. 
• GOV.UK and Waterjournal also quoted Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) about preparing for El Niño's weather impacts. 

Business and society:

• Raconteur quoted Professor Bernd Vogel (Henley Business School) on rising leadership challenges. 
• Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the price of oil. 
• Dr Naeema Pasha (formerly Henley Business School) and Professor Nick Kemsley (Henley Business School) were quoted by Raconteur about adapting to AI. 

Other coverage:

• CIEEM provided an obituary for Dr Jonathan Mitchley, former Ecology professor. Obituary: Jonathan Mitchley, Dr M the singing botanist 
• BBC News reported on updates to the University’s Loddon Garden Village project. 

Alumni:

• Medieval History graduate Bridget Riley wrote for DailyWire about wellness cults. 
• HDEG profiled Linguist Helen Doron, who studied at Reading.