Reading in the news - Fri 11 Apr
11 April 2025

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- and highlight research showing how solar wind compressions sparked massive heatwaves on Jupiter in 2017. From our story: Solar wave squeezed Jupiter’s bubble to unleash heat.
- reports that temperatures are set to reach 23C in London amid wildfires alert.
- (United Kingdom) reports that Minister Stephen Morgan MP is the UK’s 1,000th climate ambassador. From our story: Minister is Climate Ambassador number 1,000
- republishes an article from quoting Dr Olivia Haas (Meteorology) on high temperature forecasts for London amid wildfire alerts.
- Professor Chris Hilson (Law) is quoted in discussing the EU’s news food waste targets.
- mentions that the University produces annual reports on barn own breeding.
- announces a "ShowYourStripes – Earth Day Event" to be held on Tuesday, 22 April. Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is mentioned.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- , report that Readipop Festival will hold a fundraising event in September at Reading University Student’s Union.
Health and wellbeing:
- reports on a new study about the nutritional impacts of eating more beans peas and lentils. From our story: Time to ‘Raise the Pulse’ of the UK diet
- republishes a article references a Reading study suggesting that various mushrooms may boost brain function.
- mentions a study showing that having indoor plants can promote feelings of wellbeing and calm.
- reports on a Reading medical spin-out set to transform cardiovascular testing. From our story: Medical spin-out to revolutionise cardiovascular testing
Other coverage:
- The 成人抖阴 is one of several universities that have waived upfront deposit requirements for Prodigy Finance loan holders, reports.
- and report on a strategic partnership between Neapolis University Pafos and the 成人抖阴.
- and mentions the band Masquerader, who formed at the University.
- Multiple outlets including , , , and quote Armin Csizmadia, a Reading student studying Art and Psychology.
- mentions a study that found up to 50% of UK construction workers are migrants.
- and (in print) mentions Screen Berkshire, led by the 成人抖阴.
- BBC TWO features a repat of "Digging for Britain” which visited a University excavation site at Silchester.
- reports that Poets' Cafe returns for an April event, helmed by local poets and authors. Susan Utting, who taught poetry at the University, is mentioned.
Alumni:
- Multiple Greek outlets including , , , , and report that Matteo Taglioni, who holds an MBA from Henley Business School, has been appointed as the new Vice President and General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe & Eastern Mediterranean at Kyndryl.
- Multiple South African outlets including , , , , and report that MTN Group Fintech has appointed Nikiwe Tanga as Chief Legal Officer, noting that the appointment brings deep institutional knowledge and legal expertise across multiple markets.
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