Reading in the news - Mon 9 Jun

reports on the University hosting the Rainbow Adventure Trail on June 29 to raise funds for the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.

features the University Vice Chancellor reflecting on the success of Our Community Festival as a celebration of connection, belonging, and the university’s vibrant spirit.

features Professor Carmel Houston-Price (Psychology) on the importance of book-sharing between parent and child over passive reading to support young children's development. Republished by .

Henley Standard (in print) highlights new research from Henley Business School, revealing that UK workers feel overwhelmed by the potential rapid integration of AI into the workplace.

reports that Dr Filipe Morais (Henley Business School) emphasised the need to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to ESG reporting during the QCA Annual Conference.

features Dean Jon Foster-Pedley, criticising the Trump administration’s stance on international students, warning of serious economic consequences.

, and feature Professor Keiichi Nakata (Henley Business School), who noted that AI, like any new technology, has both positive and negative impacts on education. Republished by

features a University-led study showing that 94% of AI-generated submissions went undetected by teachers, raising questions about the reliability of AI content detectors. Republished by AND

and report Semicolon’s new Tech-U partnership that builds on its collaboration with Henley Business School, University, since 2019.

Maidenhead Advertiser (in print) features Dr Roger Brugge, a retired meteorologist formerly at the University, who noted that spring 2025 has been 0.2°C warmer than the same period in 2024.

promotes an online event featuring Professor Chris Hilson (Law) discussing legal approaches to tackling climate misinformation and protecting access to environmental data.

featured Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/ Meteorology) discussing public perceptions of climate change.

features Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) explaining that the long-term warming trend shows the UK is heating up along with the rest of the planet.

features PhD student Kevin Gannaway (Environmental Management and Sustainability), who is hosting the “Reading Underwater” event at this year’s Reading Climate Festival.

and feature Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology), who compares this year’s spring weather to historical records.

features Dr John Whittow (Geography), who led University staff and students in the original Enterprise Neptune campaign to map the UK coastline.

features Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on the monsoon’s expected revival and rapid advance into eastern and central India by mid-June.

features Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology) who is leading a £2m geoengineering research project with Menapia Ltd and Celestial.

Henley Standard (in print) reports that the University rowing team secured first place ahead of Leander, overturning a Bath team who had beaten them in the time trial.

features Dr Dominic Lees (Film and Televsion) explaining how AI-generated voice cloning was used to create a fake video of Pope Leo XIV addressing Burkina Faso’s leader.

features the obituary of Dame June Clark, noting her connection to the University through her husband Roger’s administrative career in Berkshire. Republished by , , , and .

HNGN and feature Dr Sophie Collins (Sports Sociology) commenting on how athletes’ support for inclusion campaigns can influence public attitudes and challenge prejudice.

Henley Standard (in print) features an artist known for her fabric and jigsaw designs, who began her career in film advertising and later qualified as an art teacher at the University.

features Deputy Minister-designate Jeke, who holds a master’s degree in International Finance and Economic Development, pledging reforms to improve transparency and efficiency in Liberia’s commerce sector.

The Sunday Times (in print) highlights jewellery brand founder Jenkins, who studied business at the University, as part of a feature on her journey following personal tragedy.