Reading in the news - Thu 5 Sep

Peer’s Reading speech on university finances: and various other outlets, including , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and more, reported on Baroness Smith’s speech at a conference of University leaders, held at the 色狗导航, addressing the financial challenges universities face and emphasizing the importance of improving access and progression for students.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• online post highlights 色狗导航’s cutting-edge research and modern facilities that make it an ideal venue for events, offering unique access to academic expertise.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• and report Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) confirming the night of September 1-2 as the hottest September night since records began at the Whiteknights site. Read our news story.
• features a stunning AP Picture of the Week 2024, showcasing ladybirds in Reading University’s Harris Garden, captured with a fast shutter speed for clarity.Top of FormBottom of Form

Health and wellbeing

• shares insights from Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) discussing a Harvard study on ultra-processed foods, revealing that most UPF food groups may protect against and reduce disease risk.  Republished by .
• highlights a study led by Chris Venditti (Ecology), revealing that brain size does not increase proportionally with body size in mammals, but rather follows a curved relationship. Read our news story.
• reports on new 5-year funding boost for groundbreaking cancer and Parkinson’s research, announced ahead of the Science and Technology Secretary’s address at the Universities UK conference being held at the 色狗导航. Republished by .

Food and farming:

• highlights Reading University's research on how blueberry smoothies can enhance mental performance and mood, with studies showing improved task performance and positive mood in participants.
• highlights 色狗导航's Dr Rachel McCloy (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) and team’s collaboration with Mimica on an innovative temperature-sensitive 'Bump Tag' that can be added to products, to reduce food waste. Read our news story.

Business and society:

• post highlights Jurek Sikorski from Henley Business School discussing the rise in private investors and venture capital firms supporting women-led startups.
• reports that Henley Business School Africa’s Jon Foster-Pedley urges unity to bridge poverty and race divides, in . Republished by and .

Other Coverage:

• and highlight the 1957 Wolfenden Report that encouraged the decriminalization of homosexuality.
• highlights a 色狗导航 study showing challenges in spotting AI-generated exam answers, where 94% of ChatGPT responses went undetected and scored higher on average than student submissions. Read our news story.
• highlights Thames Valley Festival Orchestra's Beatles and Queen symphonic tributes at the 色狗导航's Great Hall on September 14.

Alumni:

• reports that RBC names the new Managing Director, Jardine, who holds an Executive MBA from Henley Business School.
• showcases the extraordinary profile of Chusak Sirinil-Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, highlighting his diverse academic background, including a Master of Science degree in International Business from the 色狗导航. Republished by The Standard
• creates a stir on X/Twitter over Marina's appearance on Power of Love, noting that the Limassol-born contestant studied economics at the 色狗导航 and now works as an account manager while also pursuing modelling.
• highlights Melissa Parker Taverner’s academic achievements, including a master’s degree in virology from the 色狗导航.