Reading in the news - Tue 17 Mar
17 March 2026
Centenary celebrations: BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted the University’s 100th anniversary and mentioned it will be doing a series of broadcasts from the campus this week.
Meningitis outbreak: Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences, pictured) was interviewed on Good Morning Britain and Channel 5 News about the causes of bacterial meningitis following the recent outbreak in Kent. He also spoke to LBC Radio on the topic, and was quoted by , , , , , (republished by and ), and various outlets. From our story: Expert comment: Meningitis outbreak
Food and farming:
- highlighted Reading research into the benefits of wholegrain cereal.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- and republished a written by Dr Luke Elson (Philosophy) on the difficulty of deciding how to tackle climate change.
- Dr Matthew Greenwell (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) was quoted by , RMF24 and on his research into the colour changing abilities in leaf-mimic katydids. With further mentions in , and various outlets. From our story: Bright pink insect stands out to blend in, scientists say
Health and wellbeing:
- quoted Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) on a study linking Alzheimer’s and air pollution.
Business and society:
- Further quotes from Dr Velomahanina Razakamaharavo (Politics and international Relations) on the appointment of Madagascar’s Prime Minister were featured by , , , , and other global outlets.
- Linda Buckley (Henley Business School Africa) was quoted by on the launch of SAB Retailer University, partnered with Henley Business School Africa.
- quoted Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) on the Iran conflict.
Heritage and culture:
- Greatest Hits Radio reported that the University’s Cole Museum of Zoology received an accreditation renewal from Arts Council England. From our story: Museum of Zoology wins renewed Arts Council accreditation
Alumni:
- quoted Cristian Hubati, Member of the OMV Petrom Executive Board and Henley Business School graduate, on the company’s ongoing projects.
- Henry Chin, who studied Real Estate, spoke to on investments into commercial real estate.

