Reading in the news - Tue 5 May

Health and wellbeing:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) spoke to LBC about the spread and symptoms of hantavirus.  
• ABC Radio National featured an interview with Dr Oliver Hancox, CEO of University-founded company Astratus, about a new test that could provide faster UTI treatment. From our story: Rapid urine test could select UTI antibiotics within hours 

Food and farming:

• , , and l featured a study by Researcher Isaac Sarfo Afram (Geography and Environmental Science) on soil fertiliser use in Africa.  
• A study into the use of nitrogen fertiliser was reported on by .  

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

•  (republished by , , , and ) quoted Reading experts on the cause of waterspouts, following the appearance of one in the Thames River.  
• Dr Peter Inness (Meteorology) was quoted by  (republished by  and ) about how extreme weather changes affects pollen levels. 
•  reported on a study by Professor Hong Yang (Geography and Environmental Science) into aquaculture and carbon sinks. 
• Comments from Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) on monsoon activity in India were featured by . 
•  (republished by ) reported that University is the sponsor for the new Climate and Sustainability Impact Award at the Pride of Reading Awards, quoting Dylan Parkes, Head of Strategic Engagement. 
• Dr Thomas Clements (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about a fossil thought to be the world’s oldest octopus. Additional coverage from . From our story: ‘Oldest octopus’ fossil is no octopus at all, scans reveal. 
• Research from Dr Matt Greenwell (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) on colour-changing katydids was featured by , , and . From our story: Bright pink insect stands out to blend in, scientists say 
• Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez and Professor Chris Merchant (both Meteorology) were quoted by  about an upcoming free public information film about climate change. 
•  mentioned research into the effect of global warming on wind turbulence.  

Business and society:

• Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) wrote for  (republished by , , , and ) about the benefits of four-day working weeks. With further coverage and comments from , , , , and others.  
• Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) wrote for  on the role of AI in four-day working weeks. 
• Dr Ruvi Ziegler (Law) wrote for  about the rise in antisemitism in Britain, following the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green.
• Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) co-wrote an article for  about the Mandelson scandal.  
•  quoted Lukas Makovsky (Henley Business School) about how policy changes affect building development. 
• Dr Jakob Hauter (Politics) was listed by  as a signatory of a statement opposing a new book about the Russia-Ukraine war. 
• Jonathan Stock, Head of Innovation at Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by  about AI and productivity. 
• A study into detecting AI essays was mentioned by  and , quoting Dr Peter Scarfe (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) 
• The launch of a new report co-written by Professor Jo Phoenix (Law), entitled The New Boycott Crisis from Freedom in the Arts, is reported on by , , ,  (republished by ) and . 
• , , , ,  (republished by , , , , and ), and over 100 other outlets reported on research from Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) about the discovery of an artificial island more than 5,000 years old.
• Dr Amy Richardson (Archaeology) was quoted by  about proto-Elamite, an ancient writing system.  

Other coverage:

• The University's digital technology services won the Thames Valley Tech and Innovation Tech Employer of the Year Award, reports .  
• Henley Business School was listed by  as one of the top 15 UK universities to study management. 

Alumni:

•  and  reported that Regina Lizares, Economic Development and International Business graduate, has been appointed President of Mirian College. 
• Managing Director of Prerna Advisory Arthi Rabikrissonm, who has an MBA from Henley Business School, has been selected as Top International Leadership Coach, reports . 
• , , , , and  (republished by , , and ), and over 200 outlets reported that Lee Cowie, Henley Business School graduate, has been appointed CEO of Accesso.  
• Psychology graduate and founder of the Neem Foundation, Fatima Akilu, was profiled by .