Reading in the news - Fri 6 Mar

Saharan dust: Dr Claire Ryder (Meteorology) was quoted by ,  Greatest Hits Radio, , , , , , , and  (republished by , , , and more than 400 local outlets) on an incoming Saharan dust cloud across the UK. From our expert comment: 'Blood rain' and hazy skies expected as Saharan dust hits UK 

Business and society:

• Chloe Benson, Press Officer at Henley Business School, was quoted by  about the benefits of flexible working.
•  featured comments from Professor Marko Milanovic (Law) on the legality of the Iran conflict. From our expert comment: Iran strikes: Was targeting Iranian leaders lawful?  
• Dr Marissa Joseph (Henley Business School) wrote an article for  (republished by , , , , and ) about Netflix’s bid to purchase Warner Bros. 
• Quotes from Professor Radu Tunaru (Henley Business School) on how geopolitical shocks have historically played a role in major market swings were featured by  and . 
•  mentioned a study finding AI-generated essays receive better grades. 
• , , , and various outlets reported on the launch of SAB Retailer University, in partnership with Henley Business School Africa. Pro-Dean Linda Buckley is quoted. 
• A study by Dr Katie Gray (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) into recognising AI facial images was featured by . From our story: Five minutes of training could help you spot fake AI faces 

Heritage and culture:

• Visiting research fellow Joanna Laynesmith (History) featured in an episode of ’s In our Time about Margaret Beaufort. 
•  reported on a recent program about author Giorgio Bassani, highlighting talks from Professor Peter Robinson (English Literature).  
• Professor Jonathan Bignell (Film, Theatre, and Television) was mentioned by  on the importance of cars in police dramas. 
• Professor Steve Mithen (Archaeology) was quoted by  about language in prehistoric humans. 
• BBC Radio Derby discussed University-funded play Glitch, which is currently touring the UK. 

Food and farming:

• A study into the benefits of frozen fruit and vegetables was featured by , , , , and other outlets. 
• Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) co-signed a letter published in  (republished by , , , and ) calling for investment in malnutrition prevention research. 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by  on a study into links between red meat and diabetes.  

Other coverage:

• Dr Karen Henderson, Director of Research and Innovation, has been awarded an MBE, reports . From our story: Research and innovation director honoured with MBE 
•  and  reported on Emeritus Professor Anna Horwood (pictured, Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) who received an MBE. From our story: Vision science pioneer awarded MBE 
• , , and  (republished by  and ) reported on the inquest of international relations student Fintan Feltham, who died in Oxford. 

Alumni:

• Henley Business School graduate Jan Peter co-wrote an article for  on humanoid robots. 
• Business Designer Ondine Hogeboom, who studied at Henley Business School Africa, was interviewed by  and  on the benefit of MBAs. 
•  and  listed Henley Business School graduate Océane Bax de Keating as the 2023 winners of CIM’s ‘The Pitch’ competition.
• Dr Georgette Zinaty, Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed President of the Women Business Enterprises Canada Council, reports . 
• Reading graduate Shirley Goh Chin Lon was mentioned by  (republished by ) in an article on gender equality in plantations.