Reading in the news - Thu 3 Jul
03 July 2025
Heritage and culture:
- , , , and report on a study co-authored by Dr Geoff Smith (Archaeology) that found neanderthals ran ‘fat factories’ 125,000 years ago. From our story: Neanderthals crushed animal bones to hoard fat for winter
- reports on Arts Council England’s Full Accreditation for the University’s Art Collections and Lettering, Print and Graphic Design Collections. From our story: University Collections receive Arts Council accreditation
- quotes Professor Rebecca Rist (History) about the history of papal elections.
Business and society:
- Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) spoke to 24KZ about the closure of USAID. Read our expert comment: USAID closure means hospitals will rot and millions will die
- highlights a study showing how the rapid rise of evangelical Christians in Brazil is reducing voter turnout.
- , and report on Henley Business School's collaboration with BrightRock to launch the Change Science Institute, quoting Dean Jon Foster-Pedley (Henley Business School Africa).
Health and wellbeing:
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) commented on new research exploring links between processed meat consumption and various diseases. Reported by , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and more.
- and republish quotes from Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) on the lack of evidence that phone technology poses health risks.
Food and farming:
- reports on new deforestation research by María Paz Lobo, supervised by Dr Andrew Ainslie (International Development).
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) spoke to , and Newstalk Radio and Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by on Europe’s heatwave.
- Kerry Stewart and Professor Manuela Gonzalez-Suarez (both Ecology) are quoted by Dover Express (in print) about a new study showing 500 birds species are at risk of extinction in the next century without conservation measures. From our story: 500 bird species face extinction within the next century
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted (in print) by NewScientist about a new study suggested greenhouse gases may affect the climate more than previously thought.
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) spoke to Greatest Hits Radio Berkshire about his involvement in developing Climate Station, a new application for PS5. From our story: Climate Station shares Reading’s stripes and science
- Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) is mentioned on BBC Radio Berkshire as the ‘real deal when it comes to meteorology’ after providing insights on big temperature swings in Reading.
Other coverage:
- mentions a HEPI report by Professor David M Carter (Classics) on improving digital experiences for transnational students.
- highlights research on crackdowns on drive-thrus.
- reports on the University’s toilet policy.
Alumni:
- highlights Tom Mills, Principal at Morningstar UK Ltd, who holds a Politics & International Relations degree from the University.
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