Reading in the news - Thu 7 Nov

How bad will Trump be for the environment? and highlight comments from a Professor Chris Hilson (Law) suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump may "surprise" the world with his approach to tackling climate change. Republished by and . From our story: Trump may not totally ignore climate change - expert comment.

Health and wellbeing

• quotes Professor Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) who dismisses claims that 5G waves weaken the immune system.
• and The Scottish Sun (not available) highlight Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) expressing concern that undetected cases of a highly infectious mpox strain are likely spreading in the UK. Republished by .
• quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) responding to a study linking ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption to health risks in teens.
• highlights a study that suggests chewing gum may disrupt the brain process that causes songs to stick in your head, allowing for improved focus on other tasks.

Food and farming:

• Dr Amy Richardson (Archaeology) is quoted by responding to a study revealing the earliest use of trading symbols in writing.

Business and society:

• Professor Davide Castellani (International Business and Strategy ) is quoted by discussing the UK's decreasing attractiveness for manufacturing and market-seeking foreign direct investments.
• Professor Neil Crosby (Real Estate) stated that market valuations should be adjusted when property prices deviate from long-term sustainable values. Reported by .
• Professor Michael Schmitt (Public International Law ) is quoted by discussing the legal rationale behind evacuation warnings in the Middle East. Also reported by , .

#PlanetPartners:

• reports the discovery of a 5,000-year-old monument on Bodmin Moor, quoting Dr Rob Batchelor (Archaeology).
• The University will showcase its climate research at COP29 in Baku, with its Walker Institute team contributing key scientific insights to global climate policy discussions. Reported by and .
• The reports that 2024 is on track to be the warmest year ever recorded, with Professor Ed Hawkins noting uncertainty about the temperature trends anticipated for 2025 and beyond. Republished by and .

Heritage and culture:

• highlights the exhibition "Tender Grounds" as part of The Platform Graduate Award 2024 at Modern Art Oxford, featuring new works by Katrina and Luca Dayanc (Reading School of Art).
• BBC 2 Wales highlights the University’s archaeological investigation of a Roman bathhouse, focusing on its construction, lifespan, and role in Roman Britain. More on this investigation: Iron age town discoveries displayed 50 years after first dig.

Other coverage:

• Bracknell News (in print) reports that Swallows Meadows, owned by the University has been reopened to the public.
• features a photograph by Jasmine Palmer taken at the University’s Harris Garden, capturing ladybirds on camassias.
• The Stage (in print) includes an obituary for Terry Ruane, who previously taught the BA in Theatre Arts Education and Deaf Studies at Reading.
• News features Stephanie Yardley (Physics), Research Associate in Heliospheric Physics at the University.

Alumni:

• highlights Henley Business School graduate, Ilaria Magagnoli, Trustee & Programme Development at Inner Wings, which seeks to build confidence with primary school children.
• features Ioannis Petri, Managing Director of Athlos Capital, who led the firm to obtain CySEC regulation in 2017.