Reading in the news - Mon 30 Mar
30 March 2026
Food and farming:
- Professor Ian Givens (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by , , and (republished by and ) about the nutritional benefits of full-fat dairy and protein differences in types of milk.
- mentioned a study into heat stress in cattle.
Health and wellbeing:
- Research from Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology) found benefits to spending time alone, reports and . From our story: Alone but not lonely: how solitude boosts wellbeing
- featured a study by Dr Daniel Lamport (Psychology) on the health benefits of orange juice.
- and highlighted research into the benefits to consuming food rich in flavanols. From our story: Low-flavanol diet linked to age-related memory loss
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- and featured research from Professor Nicolas Bellouin (Meteorology) on the climate impact of plane contrails. From our story: Contrail sensors aim to cut aviation's climate impact
- , , , and (republished by , , , and ) and various outlets reported on a Reading study involving Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) into measuring the speed at which Saturn spins.
- republished an article written by Dr Jamie Thompson (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) in about the diversity of cactus species.
- A Reading study from 2019 found that adders could become extinct in the UK by 2032, reports .
Business and society:
- Professor Marko Milanovic was quoted by about the legality of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Professor Rosa Freedman (both Law) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about ongoing peace negotiations.
- highlighted research from Professor Sarah Jewell (Economics) into breastfeeding support. From our story: Study finds working mothers lack breastfeeding support
- mentioned research into how investing in knowledge management benefits businesses.
- Dr Matteo Borghi (Henley Business School) was quoted by (republished by ) on the use of robots in hotels.
- Jonathan Stock, Head of Innovation at Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by )(republished by ) about how businesses utilise AI. With further research mentions in .
Heritage and culture:
- Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, was quoted by (republished by and ) on the University’s 100th anniversary.
- reported on a study by Dr Rebecca Pitt (Archaeology) into disease during Britain’s Roman occupation.
Other coverage:
- The University has received funding from the EU’s Framework Programme for border security and control research, reports and .
Alumni:
- Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza, MBA candidate at Henley Business School Africa wrote for (republished by and ) about the economic impact of the war in Iran.
- interviewed Henley Business School graduate and founder of Inspir’em, Emma Maslen.
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