Reading in the news - Fri 1 Aug
01 August 2025
Plane turbulence: , , , , , , and various US media outlets quote Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) about the increasing frequency of clear-air turbulence after a Delta flight’s emergency landing in Minneapolis. and mention 2023 University research on worsening aircraft turbulence.
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- interviews Professor Sir Brian Hoskins (Meteorology) on the need for renewable energy schemes.
Health and wellbeing:
- Ulster Herald (in print) features comments from Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences), rejecting the alleged health risks from phone masts.
Business and society:
- highlights the University’s Screen Industry Voices report on freelancers. From our story: Freelancer exodus from film and TV threatens UK growth
- and various US regional outlets like , , , , , , , , , , and report research by Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) highlighting the benefits of the four-day workweek for employees and organisations.
- reports that Henley Business School is leading a programme to inspire the next generation of property developers.
- Professor Niaz Asadullah (Economics) co-authored a study on the limited impact of legal reforms on child marriage in South Asia. Via , and .
Food and farming:
- reports on research led by Professor Chris Reynolds (Animal Sciences) investigating the impact of feeding dairy cows with seaweed mixtures on reducing methane emissions.
- Dairy Farmer (in print) highlights research by Dr Zoe Barker (Animal Sciences) on the impact of rising temperatures on cattle behaviour and breeding.
Heritage and culture:
- Continued coverage of University excavations of an 8th century monastery in Cookham from Maidenhead Advertiser (in print) and .
Other coverage:
- says Valeria Mascolo will join the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ as a climate research scientist in September.
- The Reading Chronicle (in print) reports that Daisy’s Dream, a charity supporting bereaved children and families, has been named the University’s charity of the year.
- New Scientist (in print) reports on a study authored by Dr Brian Pickles (Ecology) showing evidence of multi-species dinosaur herding. Republished by . From our story: Dinosaur tracks show first evidence of multispecies herding
- features a blog co-authored by Dr David Carter (Classics), discussing the experience of Transnational students.
Alumni:
- , and features David Fryer, Head of Technical at Mr Fothergill's, who holds a BSc (Hons) in Horticulture from the University.
- Northwich Guardian highlights the retirement of headteacher Claire Edgeley after 30 years of service. She studied at the University before beginning her teaching career in Winsford.
- , , , and report on Reinhard F. Leiter, a certified graduate of the Professional Certificate in Coaching at Henley Business School.
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