Reading in the news - Fri 6 Jun

AI in universities: and BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Professor Keiichi Nakata (Henley Business School) discussing how AI is changing universities and supporting organisations in adapting to new technologies. From the Henley Business School report: 

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university  

• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to PhD student Kevin Gannaway (Environmental Management and Sustainability), who is hosting “Reading Underwater” at the Reading Climate Festival to highlight local climate change risks. Find out more about Reading Climate Festival.
• highlights that Screen Berkshire, led by the University in collaboration with industry partners, has supported 354 productions.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• features Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) on rising incidents of clear air turbulence linked to climate change. Republished by and . Also highlighted in .
• quotes Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) global temperatures increases.

Other Coverage:

• features director Jamie Lloyd discussing research at the Beckett archives at the University for his work on Waiting for Godot.
• features Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Science) on the importance of flavanols for heart and brain health.
• features Melissa Carr (Henley Business School) commenting on research revealing that half of workers no longer aspire to become managers.

Alumni:

• features Kabelo Ncholo, founder of marketing agency Y-Brand in South Africa, a Reading business graduate.