11 May 2023
Voter ID: Dr Katie Gray (Psychology) co-authors an article for on the reliability of ID checks at polling stations after voters were required to provide identification for the first time at May’s local elections.
DNA breakthrough: A baby has recently been born with three people's DNA. Dr Darius Widera (Pharmacy) explained to BBC Radio Berkshire how this treatment was used to prevent the risk of children being born with mitochondrial diseases.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted by , , and on the University's upcoming community festival, taking place this Saturday 13 May at Whiteknights. Read our news story.
Matt Tebbit (catering and bars) is quoted by on the University's upcoming drinks festival, on 26-27 May. Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) was interviewed by BBC Radio Somerset on what causes flash floods.
Professor Simon Potts (Agriculture) is quoted by on the growing demand for insect-pollinated crops that pollinators are struggling to meet.
PhD student Isabel Smith (Meteorology) is quoted by on how clear air turbulence is dangerous for its lack of warning.
Business and society:
Dr Izabela Wieczorek (Architecture) is listed by as on the international jury of the Venice Architecture Biennale.
Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) speaks on a panel of experts at a conference on the challenges of work and defends the four-day workweek, in and .
reports that Henley Business School has launched two new scholarships for its Executive MBA programmes.
Bracknell News (in print) reports that the University's Students' Union has awarded child development tutor, Jane Machin, the Academic Tutor Excellence Award.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid as no longer a global emergency. Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , and on the importance of continuing to avoid putting others at risk.
Other Coverage:
mentions that Professor Helen Bilton (Education) cut the ribbon, alongside local council members, to a new play area at Trent College.
A viral video of U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris is a deepfake, says Professor Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre, Television) on .
and report on local upset about the disruption caused by CityFibre roadworks, and mention that the University's entrance and exits are among affected areas.
Alumni:
(and in print), , , , , and report on the personal life of Reading alumnus and developer, Nick Candy.
BBC Radio Cornwall interviewed a Reading graduate who discussed his final-year research on Cornish folklore. BBC Radio Guernsey and BBC Radio Jersey also reported.
reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Aisha Maikudi, as deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Abuja.
reports on the appointment of Henley Business School alumna, Gcobitsa Ntshona, as African Bank's new chief people officer.
reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Nogoye Dieng, to BNP Paribas Asset Management's sustainability centre.
reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Alya Zayed, as executive director at MyLondon.
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