Reading in the news - Tue 10 Mar
10 March 2026
Trees on farms: Studies into the benefits of agroforestry for UK food production were mentioned by , , All outlets quoted authors Dr Amelia Hood (Sustainable Land Management) and Dr Tom Staton (Agri-Food Economics). From our story: How to make farms tree-friendly and boost food production
Acid rain: Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by , , and (republished by , , , , and ) on acid rain in Iran following air strikes in the region.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) was quoted by (republished by , , , , , , and various outlets) about how climate change has influenced recent weather events.
- mentioned an written by Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) about the weight of clouds.
- mentioned research into the accuracy of weather forecasting apps.
- Professor Robert Plant (Meteorology) was quoted by on a study predicting valley storms.
- quoted Dr Alex Arnall (International Development) on coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Health and wellbeing:
- highlighted a study into the health benefits of using e-bikes.
- mentioned research into the gut-health benefits of Yakult.
Food and farming:
- Research finding fewer people are maintaining sustainable diets was featured by .
Business and society:
- featured further comments from Pro-Dean of Henley Business School Africa Linda Buckley on the launch of SAB Retailer University, partnered with Henley Business School Africa.
- mentioned research which found AI-written essays receive higher grades.
- Dr Keith Arundale (Henley Business School) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about tech business investment in Reading town centre.
Heritage and culture:
- Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) was quoted by (republished by ) about his research into the language of prehistoric humans.
- Research from Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) which found ancient primates evolved in cold climates, was mentioned by .
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted an International Women’s Day event taking place on 14 March at the London Road campus.
Other coverage:
- Emeritus Professor Anna Horwood (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about her research and receiving an MBE. From our story: Vision science pioneer awarded MBE
Alumni:
- and republished an by Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza, MBA candidate at Henley Business School Africa, on South Africa’s unemployment crisis.
- Arthi Rabikrisson, Henley Business School Africa graduate and Managing Director of Prerna Advisory, has been selected as top international leadership coach of the decade, reports , , , , , and various global outlets.
- Reading graduate and founder of Ask Wire Pavlos Loizou was interviewed by .

