Reading in the news - Fri 7 Nov
07 November 2025
Archaeology on TV: A new airs on 11 Nov, following Sandi Toksvig exploring the University’s dig at Cookham Abbey. quotes research lead Professor Gabor Thomas (Archaeology). From our story: Sandi Toksvig discovers Cookham monastery’s Hidden Wonders.
Food and farming:
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Science) spoke to BBC South Today and BBC Radio Berkshire on increasing cases of bird flu.
- highlighted research from Professor Julie Lovegrove (Food and Nutritional Sciences) into the benefits of consuming fava beans.
- Farmers Guardian (print) reported Professor Richard Bennett’s (Agriculture) tool to compare animal welfare standards on farms. From our story: UK shoppers would pay billions more for high-welfare meat
Business and society:
- Professor Dominik Zaum (Politics and International Relations) was quoted by on President Trump’s comments on Gaza.
- Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) wrote for (republished by ) about women in crisis leadership roles.
Heritage and culture:
- and Eastern Daily Press (print) provided further coverage of research into the history of book manufacturer William Clowes & Sons.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) spoke to BBC News Channel about Typhoon Kalmaegi, also featured on ABC News (Australia).
- Further comments from Dr Xiangbo Feng about the role of climate change in tropical storms were featured by , , , , and other global outlets.
- and reported on research from Professor Sandy Harrison (Geography and Environmental Science) looking at geographical changes to Africa’s landscape.
- Dr Sophie Blackburn (Geography) wrote for (republished by ) about how Cuba prepared for Hurricane Melissa.
- reported on a study by Regius Professor Keith Shine and Professor Laura Wilcox (both Meteorology) on the impact of solar radiation modification.
- and included comments from Professor Benoit Mayer (Law) on the COP30 summit.
Other coverage:
- mentioned University-developed biotechnology aiding platelet research.
- highlighted the performance of students Paddy Jackson, James Gilman, and Isaac Tokura in a local rugby match.
- highlighted a University-sponsored award at the BerksProp Awards 2025.
Alumni:
- Business and Economics graduate, Phaedros Pantelides, wrote for about the US government shutdown.
- featured an obituary for South African author Zoë Wicomb.
- , and (republished by ) listed CEO of Leva Foundation Ryan le Roux, who has an MBA from Henley Business School, as a finalist in the IITPSA President’s awards.
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