Reading in the news - Fri 6 Mar
06 March 2026
Saharan dust: Dr Claire Ryder (Meteorology) was quoted by , Greatest Hits Radio, , , , , , , and (republished by , , , and more than 400 local outlets) on an incoming Saharan dust cloud across the UK. From our expert comment: 'Blood rain' and hazy skies expected as Saharan dust hits UK
Business and society:
- Chloe Benson, Press Officer at Henley Business School, was quoted by about the benefits of flexible working.
- featured comments from Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) on the legality of the Iran conflict. From our expert comment: Iran strikes: Was targeting Iranian leaders lawful?
- Dr Marissa Joseph (Henley Business School) wrote an article for (republished by , , , , and ) about Netflix’s bid to purchase Warner Bros.
- Quotes from Professor Radu Tunaru (Henley Business School) on how geopolitical shocks have historically played a role in major market swings were featured by and .
- mentioned a study finding AI-generated essays receive better grades.
- , , , and various outlets reported on the launch of SAB Retailer University, in partnership with Henley Business School Africa. Pro-Dean Linda Buckley is quoted.
- A study by Dr Katie Gray (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) into recognising AI facial images was featured by . From our story: Five minutes of training could help you spot fake AI faces
Heritage and culture:
- Visiting research fellow Joanna Laynesmith (History) featured in an episode of ’s In our Time about Margaret Beaufort.
- reported on a recent program about author Giorgio Bassani, highlighting talks from Professor Peter Robinson (English Literature).
- Professor Jonathan Bignell (Film, Theatre, and Television) was mentioned by on the importance of cars in police dramas.
- Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) was quoted by about language in prehistoric humans.
- BBC Radio Derby discussed University-funded play Glitch, which is currently touring the UK.
Food and farming:
- A study into the benefits of frozen fruit and vegetables was featured by , , , , and other outlets.
- Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) co-signed a letter published in (republished by , , , and ) calling for investment in malnutrition prevention research.
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by on a study into links between red meat and diabetes.
Other coverage:
- Dr Karen Henderson, Director of Research and Innovation, has been awarded an MBE, reports . From our story: Research and innovation director honoured with MBE
- and reported on Emeritus Professor Anna Horwood (pictured, Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) who received an MBE. From our story: Vision science pioneer awarded MBE
- , , and (republished by and ) reported on the inquest of international relations student Fintan Feltham, who died in Oxford.
Alumni:
- Henley Business School graduate Jan Peter co-wrote an article for on humanoid robots.
- Business Designer Ondine Hogeboom, who studied at Henley Business School Africa, was interviewed by and on the benefit of MBAs.
- and listed Henley Business School graduate Océane Bax de Keating as the 2023 winners of CIM’s ‘The Pitch’ competition.
- Dr Georgette Zinaty, Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed President of the Women Business Enterprises Canada Council, reports .
- Reading graduate Shirley Goh Chin Lon was mentioned by (republished by ) in an article on gender equality in plantations.
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