Reading in the news - Wed 10 Sep

Natural History Museum collections centre:

, , BBC Radio Berkshire, , , (republished by ) and various other outlets report on the construction of Natural History Museum’s collections, research and digitisation centre, located at Reading-owned Thames Valley Science Park. From our story: Natural History Museum breaks ground on new research centre

#SpaceStars

• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) and Professor Anne Lawrence-Mathers (History) about a public moon observation event taking place on Whiteknights Campus. From our story: Observe the Moon Night 桃色视频.

Food and farming:

• featured research from Dr Tom Staton (Agri-food Economics) about which trees and shrubs could be planted in UK agroforestry systems.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• and report on the Clean Air Living Matters project, organised by Research Scientist Marta O'Brien (Geography).
• and (republished by ) mentioned that Reading received funding to research if releasing electric charge into clouds increases their reflectivity. From our story: Electric cloud research joins UK climate cooling programme.
• quoted Dr Mohamed Foudad (Meteorology) about how climate change is worsening air turbulence.

Business and society:

• and featured research from Dr Katharina Lawall (Politics and International Relations) about the electoral impact of Kier Starmer’s anti-immigration speech.
• LBC Interviewed Professor Julia Waters (Languages and Cultures) on new Ofsted inspection scorecards.
• mentioned research on AI-generated exam answers.
• and mentioned research from Henley Business School into a four-day week.
• mentioned the MA in Board Practice and Directorship offered by Henley Business School.
• Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English literature) was interviewed on Voice of Islam Radio about pressure put on children to get correct answers in school.

Heritage and culture:

• report that the Museum of English Rural Life will be holding a 250^th birthday exhibit on Jane Austen. From our story: Jane Austen exhibits show author’s countryside connection
• Professor Kate Williams (History) wrote an article for (republished by , , and ) on the historic parallels in the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry.
• KTSC aired an old episode of Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip, featuring a visit to the Museum of English Rural Life led by Professor Martin Parsons (retired) about the evacuation of children during WWII.

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• list Reading as a finalist for the 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards.

Other coverage:

• Vision Australia Radio featured research from Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) which found primates evolved in cold, rather than tropical climates. From our story: Early primates survived in cold, not tropical climates
• (republished by ) highlights that Eat at The Square has been rated 'Very Good' by hygiene inspectors.

Alumni:

• quote Business and Management student Valerii Teslia on his experience with Oxford International.
• highlighted that Dr Isak Neema, Managing Director at Namibia Statistics Agency, has a PhD in Applied Statistics from Reading.
• mentioned that their type designer and calligrapher, Anna Damoli, has a Master of Typeface Design from Reading.
• highlighted that graphic designer John Morgan studied and taught at Reading.
• (republished by ) mentioned that Steve Chapman, Smithdon High School’s assistant headteacher, studied Geography and Economics at Reading.
• Professor Ndiko Ludidi, Dean of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at UMP, has a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition, reports .
• reported that Roger McDermott, CEO of Enva, completed the Advanced Management Practice Programme at Henley Business School.
• Entrepreneur Ayanda Thabethe has an Executive MBA from Henley Business School, reports .
• Enrico Caneva, who studied International Communication Strategies, wrote an article for about a book on prehistoric plants.