Reading in the news - Wed 13 Aug
13 August 2025
Calorie-labelling: Dr Cherry Law (Agri-food Economics) is quoted by , , The Express (in print) (republished by , , and ) and multiple regional UK outlets on her research into the limited influence of takeaway calorie labels. From our story: Calorie labels rarely influence choice of takeaway.
Heatwaves and wildfires: Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) spoke to (from 3:18) and is also quoted via AFP by , , (republished by and ) about wildfires in Europe.
Professor Keith Shine (Meteorology, pictured attached) spoke to Greatest Hits Radio about the impact of climate change on British summer weather. Also featured on podcast (from 3:10).
BBC Radio Berkshire mention temperatures recorded on campus.
Business and society:
- Dr Miriam Marra (Henley Business School) wrote for on the effectiveness of wealth taxes.
- Visiting fellow Dr Daniel Gozman (Henley Business School) authored an article for on the cyber risks from technology regulations.
- republished an updated version of an article from highlighting Henley Business School’s research into a four day working week.
Heritage and culture:
- reviews new artwork (pictured) by Professor Florian Roithmayr (Art) on the Thames Tideway.
- quote Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) on primates evolving from cold climates, not tropical rainforests. From our story:
- report that an ancient beak discovered by Professor Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) belonged to a red-billed chough. From our story: Red-billed chough beak from 6CE shows bird’s long Kent links
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by (republished by ) on the success of hosepipe bans.
- quoted Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) in an article about the accuracy of BBC Weather forecasts.
Other coverage:
- publishes a tribute to Professor Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School), who died last week. From our story:
- Reading is highlighted in a ranking of best British universities to study art, reports .
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned that the annual Reading Gin and Rum festival will be taking place at the Great Hall.
- BBC Radio Berkshire mentioned Readipop’s upcoming fiesta event being held at the University.
- The Great Hall is highlighted by for hosting a performance from a German youth brass ensemble.
Alumni:
- profiles Will Hawkley, a leisure and hospitality leader at KPMG with a BSc in Food Science, Food Economics, and Marketing.

