Reading in the news - Fri 4 July
04 July 2025
Meat risks: quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on a study into the health impacts of processed meat. Also in , , , , , , , , and .
Heritage and culture:
- The Reading Chronicle and reported on the University’s collections accreditation success. From our story: University Collections receive Arts Council accreditation.
- quotes Dr Geoff Smith (Archaeology) on his research into ancient humans. From our story: Neanderthals crushed animal bones to hoard fat for winter.
- #PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- BBC Radio Berkshire and Reading Chronicle feature analysis by Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) on the recent rapid change from heatwave to fresher weather.
- New Scientist and quoted Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) in a report suggesting Earth may be more sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought.
- and quote Dr Akshay Deoras, on the heat dome leading to hot weather in Europe. Republished by , , , and .
- quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology), on the increase in turbulence on flights in the past 40 years.
Other Coverage:
- reports that Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, attended an event in Cardiff that was criticised for the invitation of a controversial speaker, and for charging organisers to cover security costs. Republished by , , and
- quoted Professor Philip Beaman (Psychology and Language Science) on how chewing gum can prevent earworms.
- and report the Orbit Footbridge, said by Reading Council to be frequently used by University students, will be closed for repairs.
- reports that the University will host Candlelight concerts in September.
- publishes an update on opposition to the University’s approach on use of single-sex toilet facilities following the Supreme Court ruling.
- BBC Radio Berkshire featured Professor Steve Musson (Geography) on the redevelopment of town centres.
- highlights Henley Business School’s partnership with ENVISIA to deliver the Postgraduate Certificate in Board Practice and Directorship.
Alumni:
- highlights painter Wu Siyuan, who studied for a postgraduate degree at the University in 1995, supporting his artistic development.
- , , , and quote Giorgos Karampelas, who attended leadership programs at Henley Business School, new Senior Executive of Strategy and Business Development at Greek Wineries.
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