Reading in the news - Mon 17 Mar

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• republishes a article co-written by Dr Amy Gresham (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) about the diet of fallow deer in the UK.
• reported on NASA’s warning about rising sea levels, with Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) describing the situation as a "catastrophe." Republished by .
• features Dr James O'Donoghue (Meteorology) commenting on Saturn's growing fleet of moons.
• quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology/Geography), who warns that the south of England is facing increasing pressure on water resources.
• Greatest Hits Radio interviewed Dr Jonathan Dale (Geography and Environmental Science) discussing his team's research on reintroducing salt marshes to coastal England due to climate pressures.
• Dr Chris Wyver (Agriculture) was on Greatest Hits Radio urging members of the public to help with research on how climate change affects fruit trees blossoming. From our story: Public match experts in blossom watch – now help track 2025.
• highlights a study by scientists from the University explaining the "dirty mirror effect" accelerating global warming. From our story: Earth's 'dirty mirror' effect is accelerating climate change.

Health and wellbeing:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) was interviewed on ITV 1 Meridian emphasising the importance of good hygiene in controlling norovirus.
• reported on a University study published in the National Library of Medicine, which found that mushroom consumers exhibited better cognitive performance than non-consumers

Food and farming:

• highlights that Professor Keshavan Niranjan (Food and Nutritional Sciences) discussed his research into sustainable packaging at the AFST Mumbai conference.

Heritage and culture:

• Greatest Hits Radio spoke to Professor Michael Fulford (Archaeology) about his upcoming talks about the ancient Roman  town of Silchester. From our story: 色狗导航 Roman town with Reading archaeologist’s guided tour

Business and society:

• reported on a study by Henley Business School and Mental Health First Aid England, which found a decline in workplace psychological safety over the past five years.
• Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean of Henley Business School Africa, was interviewed by on what to look for in a business school.

Other coverage:

• highlighted a study involving University researchers that uncovered the challenging early life of Choppers, a Western Chimpanzee that starred in 1970s TV adverts. From our news story: PG Tips chimp had troubled childhood bones study shows.
• reports that the University is leading plans for the Loddon Garden Village development. From our news story: Consultation begins on new garden village for Wokingham.
• features a piece on the borough’s Community Vision, highlighting collaboration between the council, and the University, to build inclusive communities.
• and report on plans for a large-scale solar farm project in Wiltshire, quoting former University professor Richard Skeffinton (Geography and Environmental Science). Republished by .
• reported that the 色狗导航 Art Collection is among the recipients of the GEM Arts Scholars Enriching Lives Grant Programme 2024-27.
• reports on the University’s African Real Estate Society Scholarships for African Master’s students.
• highlights the book Poetry of Menotti Lerro (2011), edited by Professor Andrew Mangham (English Literature).

Alumni:

• features Viki Charitou, Senior HR Consultant and business coach, highlighting her MSc in International Banking and Financial Services from the University.
• reported on Anamaria Gavril膬, a presidential candidate who studied International Real Estate at Reading.
• reported that Sophie Perret, Managing Director at HVS London, completed an MSc in Real Estate Investment and Finance at the University in 2014.
• highlighted that Professor Andrew Johnson, who obtained a PhD in soil science at Reading, will be speaking at a webinar about the state of England’s rivers.
• reported that David Leydon, appointed Group Head of Growth and Agrifood Consulting at IFAC, holds an MBA from Henley Business School.
• reported that Idris Olorunnimbe, a committed education leader, completed Leadership Training at Henley Business School.
• features Mifsud Silvan, who holds a degree in Banking and Finance and an MBA from the University.
• highlights Esther, a trailblazing Isle of Wight vet, who studied veterinary sciences at the University and passed away at 98.