Reading in the news - Tue 25 Nov
25 November 2025
Preventing snakebite harm: , , , , (republished by and ) reported on a study from Professor Sakthi Vaiyapuri (Pharmacy), on a new treatment to reduce the damage of snake bites. From our story: COVID vaccine tech could limit snake venom damage
Roman empire collapse: Dr Tim Penn (Classics) co-wrote an article in (republished by , , and ) on the accuracy of BBC’s series Civilisations.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- featured a study by on clearly labelling plants’ environmental benefits. From our story: Clearly label plant benefits for greener garden choices
- reported on a talk from Professor Chris Merchant (Meteorology) at Woodley Town Council’s Community Climate Action Week.
- A study from Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) on bees and electric charge was featured by .
- highlighted comments from Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) on China’s efforts to reduce air pollution.
Business and society:
- featured an article by Professor Nada Kakbadse and Professor Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School) on communication culture in board discussions.
- mentioned that Professor Robert Van De Noort, Vice-Chancellor, was a speaker at the Chambers’ Parliamentary Question Time.
- and (republished by ) reported on a study from Dr Katie Gray (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) on detecting AI faces. From our story: Five minutes of training could help you spot fake AI faces
- highlighted Dr Saeed Bagheri (Law) as an organiser for the London International Law Conference.
Heritage and culture:
- highlighted Dr Apurba Chatterjee’s (History) involvement with the DAG gallery collection art exhibition.
Other coverage:
- Professor Steve Musson (Geography) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the 2025 Ashes series in Australia.
Alumni:
- CEO of Tasca Therapeutics Dr Milenko Cicmil, who studied at Reading, wrote for on lipid research.
- highlighted that Victor Alonge, Chartered Surveyor and Estate Management graduate, is a finalist for the 2025 GAB Awards.
- Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza, MBA candidate at Henley Business School Africa, wrote for and (republished by ) on changes to South Africa’s pension systems.
- interviewed Serik Igbayev, CEO of APS and Information Technology graduate, on cryptocurrency.
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