Reading in the news - Mon 30 Mar

Food and farming:

• Professor Ian Givens (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by , , and  (republished by  and ) about the nutritional benefits of full-fat dairy and protein differences in types of milk.  
•  mentioned a study into heat stress in cattle. 

Health and wellbeing:

• Research from Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology) found benefits to spending time alone, reports  and . From our story: Alone but not lonely: how solitude boosts wellbeing 
•  featured a study by Dr Daniel Lamport (Psychology) on the health benefits of orange juice. 
•  and  highlighted research into the benefits to consuming food rich in flavanols. From our story: Low-flavanol diet linked to age-related memory loss 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

•  and  featured research from Professor Nicolas Bellouin (Meteorology) on the climate impact of plane contrails. From our story: Contrail sensors aim to cut aviation's climate impact 
• , , , and  (republished by , , , and ) and various outlets reported on a Reading study involving Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) into measuring the speed at which Saturn spins. 
•  republished an article written by Dr Jamie Thompson (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) in  about the diversity of cactus species.  
• A Reading study from 2019 found that adders could become extinct in the UK by 2032, reports . 

Business and society:

• Professor Marko Milanovic was quoted by  about the legality of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Professor Rosa Freedman (both Law) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about ongoing peace negotiations.  
•  highlighted research from Professor Sarah Jewell (Economics) into breastfeeding support. From our story: Study finds working mothers lack breastfeeding support 
•  mentioned research into how investing in knowledge management benefits businesses.  
• Dr Matteo Borghi (Henley Business School) was quoted by  (republished by ) on the use of robots in hotels. 
• Jonathan Stock, Head of Innovation at Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by  )(republished by ) about how businesses utilise AI. With further research mentions in .  

Heritage and culture:

• Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor, was quoted by  (republished by  and ) on the University’s 100^th anniversary.  
•  reported on a study by Dr Rebecca Pitt (Archaeology) into disease during Britain’s Roman occupation. 

Other coverage:

• The University has received funding from the EU’s Framework Programme for border security and control research, reports  and .  

Alumni:

• Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza, MBA candidate at Henley Business School Africa wrote for  (republished by  and ) about the economic impact of the war in Iran.  
•  interviewed Henley Business School graduate and founder of Inspir’em, Emma Maslen.