Reading in the news - Mon 16 Jun

King’s birthday honours: , , and highlight that Karen Henderson, Director of Research and Innovation at the University, has received an MBE for her services to higher education. From our story: Research and innovation director honoured with MBE. Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) has been appointed an OBE for his contributions to climate science and education. Reports from: , , , , and . From our story: Climate education champion awarded OBE

Health and wellbeing:

• features comments from Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) on the risk of diseases spreading at Glastonbury Festival. Republished by .
• The Sunday Telegraph (in print) reports University study found a dairy diet helps control blood sugar more effectively than a plant-only diet. From our story: Veggie diet beats vegan for diabetes prevention benefits
• quotes Dr Asnea Tariq, postdoctoral researcher, about ‘people-pleasing’.

Business and society:

• quotes Dr Peter Scarfe (Psychology) on the challenges the education sector faces from AI. Republished by , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and .
• reports that the inaugural Reading Tech Cluster Investment Summit will be held at Henley Business School on Friday, July 4.
• and feature comments by Dr Keith Arundale (Henley Business School), who highlighted how Gen Z’s fluency in using AI will benefit them.
• reports that the University and partners won an award at the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards.

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• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by the on theweather conditions at the time of Air India AI171’s departure. Republished by and .
• reports on the discovery of a 76-million-year-old juvenile pterosaur neck bone fossil on a field course led by Dr Brian Pickles (Ecology).
• quotes Professor Richard Allen (Meteorology), who warns that a possible collapse of a key ocean current could cause extreme weather.
• quotes Dr Jess Neumann (Meteorology) in coverage of the drought status declared in Lancashire. Republished by ,
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by and expressing concern over worsening drought conditions across the UK. Republished by I Paper (in print) and Daily Telegraph (in print)
• The , and mentions the University’s Show Your Stripes Day on June 21.
• and quotes Akshay Deoras (Meteorology), who explained that a developing tropical cyclone over the South China Sea is expected to intensify winds across eastern and central India.
• publishes a column from Reading Central MP Matt Rodda, who praises the University for its climate and sustainability work.
• BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted a survey conducted in 1965, led by Dr John Whiter, which examined the impact of holidaymakers on Dorset wildlife.

Other coverage:

• The reports on a protest at the University over changes to its toilet policy.
• reports that Terry Frost was an Artist in Residence and Professor of Painting at the University.
• Greatest Hits Radio (Berkshire & North Hampshire) reported that the University is hosting a series of events to mark Refugee Week. From our story: Refugee Week 2025: all welcome to University events

Alumni:

• features Chan Ching-hsuan, a graduate in font design, whose work "Northern Wei Black Body" won a Japanese Grand Prize.
• features Graziella Grech, who holds an MBA from Henley Business School, highlights her role in Malta's fintech strategy and her ongoing work in international relations.
• highlights Stavros Avgoustides, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Athens, as a speaker at the CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference. He holds an MBA from Henley Business School.