Reading in the news - Thu 17 Jul
17 July 2025
Health and wellbeing:
- Professor Ian Givens (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by (republished by ) on the health benefits of semi-skimmed milk.
Heritage and culture:
- Dr Neil Cocks (English Literature) writes for about the representation of small penises in film and TV.
Business and society:
- Professor Andrew Kakabadse and Professor Nada Kakabadse (both Henley Business School) write for on how leaders guide organisations when artificial intelligence can take on many governance responsibilities.
- says the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ contributed to a report looking at growth in the Philippines.
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- continues coverage of a study led by Dr James Weber (Meteorology) that found UK air quality had improved since 2015, but clean air targets are still being missed. From our story: UK air quality improved since 2015 but targets still missed
- , , and continues coverage of a study co-authored by Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) that found air pollution reduction in East Asia has likely accelerated global warming. From our story: Air pollution cuts in East Asia likely accelerated warming. republishes an article explaining the research originally written for by Professor Laura Wilcox. The research was added to ’s page of notable climate change events in 2025.
- Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) spoke to Greatest Hits Radio about the multiple hosepipe bans coming into effect across the south east region.
- mentions a study that found blackout curtains can reduced indoor temperatures by up to 4°C.
- Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by , , and other regional US-based outlets on the impact extreme heat in India has on gig workers.
- (republished by ) quotes Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on how planes of the future will need to be more robust to cope with a predicted increase in clear-air turbulence.
Food and farming:
- Researchers from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ took part in a study to understand how Egyptian farmers manage plastic waste, according to a press release on .
- Dr Alexey Mikaberidze (Agriculture) co-authored a study showing the costs for farmers when their plants develop fungicide resistance, , and reports.
Other coverage:
- mentions the Whiteknights campus’s Green Flag award, which recognises outstanding green spaces.
- reports on changes to how some campus facilities are used.
- says the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has joined the Trailblazers scheme, an open access initiative that was launched in 2024 to support early career researchers.
- The Oxford Times (in print) reports on the delay of the inquest into the death of student Fintan Feltham.
Alumni:
- Sohaila Rahman, new Chief Legal and Governance Officer at Aluminium Bahrain, holds a degree in law from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, reports.
- Joyce Adobor, MSc Real Estate Finance graduate, moderated a webinar for career growth, reports.
- Henrietta Frew, who studied law, has been appointed partner at Ellis Jones solicitor, reports.
- Benet Hennessey, history graduate, has been selected for inclusion in
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