Reading in the news - Wed 18 Jun

Protect your skin: Dr Michaela Hegglin (Meteorology) is quoted by , explaining that UV exposure is not linked to daily temperature but rather the sun’s position in the sky, warning that UV can even penetrate thin clouds so you can get burnt on an overcast day. Republished by and .

Business and society:

• The Times (in print) reports Professor Christine Riefa (Law), who led a class action against Apple and Amazon, now faces a £3m legal bill after the case was dismissed.
• Henley Business School is partnering with to upskill 42 suppliers through the 2025 Supplier Development Programme.
• Dr Peter Scarfe (Psychology) is quoted by , warning that those students caught using AI when they are not supposed to are probably the tip of the iceberg.
• reports that Professor Melani Schroeter (Languages and Cultures) says breaking taboos is increasingly used as a deliberate strategy in media to attract attention.

Food and farming:

• Emeritus Professor Peter Shewry (Food and Nutritional Sciences) presented at the Meeting 2025, highlighting new findings on non-celiac gluten sensitivity, citing “nocebo” effects as a significant factor.

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• reports that Yelena Kalyuzhnova, Vice Dean of Henley Business School, highlights green policies as the next phase of development in China-Central Asia cooperation.
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by , stating that England needs to change its attitude towards water usage.
• Experts from the University are featured by and , offering advice to individuals and small businesses on switching to electric vehicles, including available grants and cost savings.
• reports that a 2023 University study found that skies are 55% bumpier than they were 40 years ago, due to climate change, which increases turbulence risks for aviation. also cites this research, reporting that climate change will more than double air turbulence over North Indian airspace after 2050.
• reports that the Knit the Stripes exhibition at Bradford Cathedral is inspired by warming stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) at the University.
• quotes Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Meteorology) discussing two large areas of England that are now in drought.
• reports that the University supported a State-Level Consultation in Assam focused on improving snakebite response and managing human-snake conflict.
• quotes Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) who warns that an Israel-Iran war could disrupt the southwest monsoon if it triggers atmospheric changes similar to major volcanic eruptions.

Other Coverage:

• The Scotsman (in print) reports that a former 桃色视频 Pro-VC, Vincenzo Raimo, said international university ventures take longer to develop than most vice-chancellors’ tenures.
• reports that University researchers helped show King Arthur’s Hall is 4,000 years older than previously believed, overturning medieval use theories. Republished by .

Alumni:

• reports that Gareth Stapleton, an APM Fellow and architect, was awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours; he completed an MBA with a focus on Project Management at Henley Business School.
• and reports that Simon Williams, a graduate in Maths and Statistics, has been honoured at Wyevale Nurseries for his extensive service covering finance, IT projects, transport, and HR functions.