Reading in the news - Thu 11 Dec
11 December 2025
Flu: Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed on Jeremy Vine’s show about rising flu cases.
Business and society:
- Professor Philip Beaman (Psychology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about why people don’t like watching videos of themselves speak.
- A Reading study into UK grooming gangs was mentioned In a House of Lords inquiry on BBC Parliament.
Heritage and culture:
- Professor Hella Eckhardt (Archaeology) was quoted by , , , and on a study into a Roman mosaic depicting the Trojan war.
- , , and (republished by , , , and other outlets) reported on research by Dr Rebecca Pitt (Archaeology) on Britain’s health during Roman occupation.
Food and farming:
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by and about ultra-processed food consumption.
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- and quoted Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on UK flood defences.
- republished an article from , highlighting research from Professor Simon Potts (Sustainable Land Management) on solar farms and bees.
- Student Sithuni Mallawaarachchi was quoted by about floods in Sri Lanka.
Other coverage:
- BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted the Harris Gardens as a listener's favourite thing about Reading.
- mentioned a performance by The Jam at the University in 1979.
- featured the University’s partnership with Reading Borough Council for an upcoming Christmas carols event, quoting Professor Peter Miskell (Pro-Vice Chancellor).
Alumni:
- Actress Masasa Mbangeni has graduated from Henley Business School Africa, reported and .
- , , , and (republished by and ) reported that actress Hlubi Mboya recently graduated with an MBA from Henley Business School Africa.
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