Reading in the news - Thu 16 Oct
16 October 2025
Food and farming:
- Dr Paola Tosi (Agriculture) spoke to and BBC Radio Berkshire about UK farmers suffering low crop yields due to poor weather.
- Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by (republished by ) about the history of omega-3 research.
- reported on a study which developed high-fibre white bread.
Health and wellbeing:
- Professor Jane Portlock (Pharmacy) wrote for about men’s health.
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- Professor Tom Oliver (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by 5 News on the impact of climate change on British nature.
- covered research by Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on climate change and air turbulence. From our story: Turbulent flights to continue as warming world shakes skies
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) was quoted in and on record CO2 levels.
Business and society:
- quoted Dr Alexander Gilder (Law) about Russia’s violations of NATO airspace.
- , , , , and reported on research into public opinions about US tariffs on UK goods.
Other coverage:
- (republished by ) featured a high court case about a house which was built on land previously used for Reading student halls.
- highlighted the University’s ICMA Scholarship Programme.
Alumni:
- featured an obituary for South African author Zoë Wicomb.
- featured Paralympian and politician Kenzhegul Seitzhan, current deputy of the Majilis for Kazakhstan.
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