Reading in the news - Fri 13 Mar
13 March 2026
International Women’s Day:
- Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles (Geography and Environmental Science) was quoted by and on an upcoming public lecture for Women’s History Month. From our story: Reading mayor to give Women's History Month lecture
- Student Lavinia Fanfoni spoke to about recent events on campus she helped organise for International Women's Day.
- Chancellor Paul Lindley spoke to (at 2:44:50) on Monday, 9 March about the women that have inspired him.
Climate change is speeding up: Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science (republished by and replayed by ) about a new study showing an acceleration in global warming.
Food and farming:
- highlighted the ‘generous, climate-friendly and affordable’ meals available across campus.
- A study which found nutritional benefits to Marmite was mentioned by .
PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology, pictured) spoke to CNN about the ecological and environmental impacts of air strikes on Iran. More quotes are featured by , , and .
- reported on the construction of a school building inspired by climate stripes developed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
Business and society:
- Professor Trish Reid (Film, Theatre, and Television) wrote for (republished by ) about documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street.
- and mentioned a study into AI-written essays receiving higher grades.
- Adam Gottlich (Henley Business School Africa) was quoted by about challenges in leadership education.
- announced a partnership with Henley Business School ahead of VIBES week for business degree programs.
Heritage and culture:
- Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) was quoted by about language in prehistoric humans.
- mentioned Professor Anne Lawrence-Mathers (History) alongside an exhibition on The Reading Rota, a medieval music manuscript.
Other coverage:
- BBC Radio Kent featured Professor Andy Kemp, who taught drama teachers at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
Alumni:
- , , , and reported that Saif Khalique, who studied Real Estate and Finance, has been promoted to Director of Underwriting at Aspen.
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