Reading in the news - Mon 15 Dec
15 December 2025
Heritage and culture:
- Research from Dr Rebecca Pitt (Archaeology) investigated how the Roman occupation of Britain exposed people to diseases and class divides, reports , , , and various global outlets.
- , , , and (republished by ) reported on the upcoming tour of the University-produced play Glitch, highlighting the role of Gemma Colclough (Film, Theatre, and Television).
- BBC Radio Berkshire featured comments from Professor Patrick Major (History) about a Cold War bunker on Whiteknights Campus.
Health and wellbeing:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) was quoted by , , , (republished by ), and Dr Clarke also spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire.
Food and farming:
- featured research into the benefits of eating walnuts.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Comments from Professor Chris Hilson (Law) was quoted by about pollution incidents from landfill sites.
- and mentioned research from Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on climate change and air turbulence. From our story: Airports will get noisier as Earth gets warmer
- featured an art exhibition piece inspired by climate stripes produced by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
- Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) was quoted by about reducing atmospheric pollution.
- highlighted that the University’s Climate Ambassadors scheme will receive an additional £1.9 million in funding. From our story: Climate Ambassadors volunteers honoured as scheme extended
Business and society:
- reported on research into how race and gender affect the experience of US probation officers.
- Comments from Dr Naomi Lott (Law) were featured by about Australia's new social media laws. From our expert comment: Australia's social media ban for teens
- PhD student Nhu Quynh Ha Dang was quoted by on preserving languages.
- published a column by Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort about the availability of housing locally.
- quoted Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) on the economic impact of youth unemployment.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- reported on new University-funded football pitches built in Shinfield.
Other coverage:
- , , , , and various outlets reported on research from Dr Nicholas Hedger (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) into why people flinch at things they see in films. From our story: Why watching someone get hurt on screen makes you wince
- reported that David Roberts (Henley Business School) has been reappointed Chair of the Bank of England's Court of Directors
Alumni:
- Journalist Phil Creighton, who studied Typography and Graphic Communication, has received an honorary degree for services to independent, community journalism, reports and (republished by , , and ). Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. From our story: Local journalism value celebrated with honorary degree
- highlighted the performance of Liam Elston, Real Estate graduate, during a recent local rugby match.
- and (republished by ) mentioned that entrepreneur Ayanda Thabethe graduated from Henley Business School.
- Neuroscientist and Reading graduate Dr Maitreyee Wairagkar has received the Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award, reports .
- reported on a new exhibition from artist Winston Stewart, who studied Fine Art.
- Alejandro Mella, Henley Business School graduate, is the new CEO of Clicars, reports .
- Chemistry graduate and Director of Research and Lab Services EMEA, David Sweetnam, co-wrote an article for about robotics.
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