27 October 2025
Water experts: (republished by , , , , , and various other outlets) interviewed Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on the risk of the UK potentially running out of drinking water. Lecturer Aidan Taylor (Biomedical Sciences) was mentioned by (republished by ) in a feature about clean water campaigners, discussing E Coli in water sources. featured a video produced by Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology), showing how droughts affect soil water absorption.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
mentioned collaborations between Reading and the weather data archive MeteoSaver.
Health and wellbeing:
highlighted a course led by Professor Nazanin Derakhshan (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) about the psychological wellbeing of cancer survivors.
included comments from Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) in response to a study investigating weight gain from ultra-processed foods.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
and published a column from Wokingham Borough Council leader Cllr Stephen Conway, which mentions collaborations between the authority and Reading.
Other coverage:
reported that Chief Executive of Royal Berkshire Hospital, Steve McManus, who has an honorary doctorate from Reading, is stepping down.
Western Mail (print) interviewed the parent of a Reading student about using tracking apps for children.
highlighted the upcoming Reading Alternative Market, taking place at the Student Union.
highlighted the benefits for international students at Reading.
Business and society:
published a letter from Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English Literature) about the closure of the University’s master’s course in Children's Literature.
, , and features quotes from Dr Matteo Borghi (Henley Business School) about AI use in real estate.
highlighted research from Professor Sarah Jewell (Economics) about supporting mothers returning to work. From our story: Study finds working mothers lack breastfeeding support
mentioned research into how people respond to career regret.
Research from Henley Business School found benefits to a four-day work week, reports .
, , and reported on Henley Business School placing in the top 100 for the
Alumni:
included an obituary for English graduate Pat Lattimer.
highlighted a talk from Henley Business School graduate and Principal Officer of Medshield Kevin Aron.
mentioned a new exhibit from artist Aurora Honeywell, who studied Art and History at Reading.
reported that graduate Christopher Pitman has been appointed Director of Oregon Energy.
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