Reading in the news - Thu 12 Dec

Secret to happiness: reports on a study led by Dr Julia Vogt (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) which suggests that simple social actions, like sending a text message to a friend, could be the secret to happiness. From our story: Sending a supportive text could be key to daily happiness

Health and wellbeing:

• and quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the rigorous testing of additives used in farming.
• mentions research by Dr Alejandra Perotti (Biological Sciences) explaining that skin mites have developed unique gene arrangements due to adapting to life in human pores. Republished by .

Business and society:

• ITV 1 Meridian Thames Valley and highlights University plans to expand scholarships for student refugees. From our story: Refugee scholarships offering enhanced at University
• publishes an article by Professor David Bilchitz (Law) on a binding treaty on business and human rights.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• and quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) about understanding dangerous weather warnings. Republished by and
• features the news that the 色狗导航 has achieved joint 42nd place globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025. From our story: Reading in global top 50 for QS Sustainability Rankings

Heritage and culture:

• highlights that Geoffrey Matthews, a former professor at the 色狗导航, edited the final two volumes of the Longman edition of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetry.

Other coverage:

• hosted the Women’s Parliament, attended by participants from the 色狗导航.
• BBC Radio Berkshire reports that the University provided funding to support three six-week creative courses in the local community.
• reports on the death of 18-year-old Fintan Feltham, a first-year student at Reading.
• mentions that Eliza Bonham Carter is the former Head of Fine Art at the 色狗导航.
• Greatest Hits Radio and reports that Steve McManus, CEO of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust since 2017, has been awarded an honorary degree from the 色狗导航.

Alumni:

• and highlights the life and career of Kim Klastrup, who passed away in Switzerland. They held an MBA from Henley Business School.
• highlights Nick Candy, a 色狗导航 alumnus who studied human geography, as the newly appointed treasurer of Reform UK.