Reading in the news - Wed 4 Feb
04 February 2026
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) co-wrote an article in (republished by ) on evidence of climate change from the top of the atmosphere to the bottom of the ocean.
Health and wellbeing:
- and mentioned a study by Dr Tijana Blanusa (Agriculture, Policy and Development) into how houseplants can improve mental health. From our story: Attractive houseplants give biggest well-being boost
Business and society:
- Professor Niaz Asadullah (Economics) was quoted by about women’s rights in political manifestos.
- quoted Professor Niaz Asadullah (Economics) about voter priorities in upcoming Bangladeshi elections.
- reported on a meeting between Reading and BRAC University in Dhaka, mentioning Dr Caroline Baylon, Pro-Vice Chancellor (International), Professor Sarah Cardey (International Development), Professor Simon Mortimer, Head of School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, and Ashley Burke, Head of Global Partnerships (pictured).
- Heritage and culture:
- and reported on a public lecture series in partnership with the British Museum, quoting Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) and Dr Beth Steiner, Research Facilitation Manager. From our story: British Museum shows ancient collections to Shinfield public
- A study by Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) on ancient wooden tools was featurd by , , , , and (republished by , , and ).
- #UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- and reported on the University-led women’s running scheme, Let’s Lift the Curfew, quoting David Steers, Sport and Active Wellbeing Co-ordinator and student Sophie Hunt. From our story: Women’s running scheme brightens up winter evenings
- Other coverage:
- Karis Burton, Head of Corporate Development, was quoted by on the benefits of executive education programs.
- Alumni:
- Henley Business School graduate Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi has been appointed HR Director at RCL Foods, reports .
- reported that Law graduate Caroline Gregson has been appointed partner of Jones Day.
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