Reading in the news - Wed 10 Sep
10 September 2025
Natural History Museum collections centre:
, , BBC Radio Berkshire, , , (republished by ) and various other outlets report on the construction of Natural History Museum’s collections, research and digitisation centre, located at Reading-owned Thames Valley Science Park. From our story: Natural History Museum breaks ground on new research centre
#SpaceStars
- BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) and Professor Anne Lawrence-Mathers (History) about a public moon observation event taking place on Whiteknights Campus. From our story: Observe the Moon Night Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
Food and farming:
- featured research from Dr Tom Staton (Agri-food Economics) about which trees and shrubs could be planted in UK agroforestry systems.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- and report on the Clean Air Living Matters project, organised by Research Scientist Marta O'Brien (Geography).
- and (republished by ) mentioned that Reading received funding to research if releasing electric charge into clouds increases their reflectivity. From our story: Electric cloud research joins UK climate cooling programme.
- quoted Dr Mohamed Foudad (Meteorology) about how climate change is worsening air turbulence.
Business and society:
- and featured research from Dr Katharina Lawall (Politics and International Relations) about the electoral impact of Kier Starmer’s anti-immigration speech.
- LBC Interviewed Professor Julia Waters (Languages and Cultures) on new Ofsted inspection scorecards.
- mentioned research on AI-generated exam answers.
- and mentioned research from Henley Business School into a four-day week.
- mentioned the MA in Board Practice and Directorship offered by Henley Business School.
- Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English literature) was interviewed on Voice of Islam Radio about pressure put on children to get correct answers in school.
Heritage and culture:
- report that the Museum of English Rural Life will be holding a 250th birthday exhibit on Jane Austen. From our story: Jane Austen exhibits show author’s countryside connection
- Professor Kate Williams (History) wrote an article for (republished by , , and ) on the historic parallels in the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry.
- KTSC aired an old episode of Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip, featuring a visit to the Museum of English Rural Life led by Professor Martin Parsons (retired) about the evacuation of children during WWII.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- list Reading as a finalist for the 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards.
Other coverage:
- Vision Australia Radio featured research from Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) which found primates evolved in cold, rather than tropical climates. From our story: Early primates survived in cold, not tropical climates
- (republished by ) highlights that Eat at The Square has been rated 'Very Good' by hygiene inspectors.
Alumni:
- quote Business and Management student Valerii Teslia on his experience with Oxford International.
- highlighted that Dr Isak Neema, Managing Director at Namibia Statistics Agency, has a PhD in Applied Statistics from Reading.
- mentioned that their type designer and calligrapher, Anna Damoli, has a Master of Typeface Design from Reading.
- highlighted that graphic designer John Morgan studied and taught at Reading.
- (republished by ) mentioned that Steve Chapman, Smithdon High School’s assistant headteacher, studied Geography and Economics at Reading.
- Professor Ndiko Ludidi, Dean of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at UMP, has a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition, reports .
- reported that Roger McDermott, CEO of Enva, completed the Advanced Management Practice Programme at Henley Business School.
- Entrepreneur Ayanda Thabethe has an Executive MBA from Henley Business School, reports .
- Enrico Caneva, who studied International Communication Strategies, wrote an article for about a book on prehistoric plants.
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