Reading in the news - Wed 2 Apr
02 April 2025

, , , , and Daily Mail (in print) report Dr Francesco Tamagnini (Pharmacy) commenting on a study suggesting that lowering bad cholesterol may reduce the risk of dementia. Republished by , , , , , , and others.
The Vice-Chancellor writes in The i Newspaper (in print) on the importance of climate education and highlights' Reading's Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- reports on the success of the Rainfall Rescue citizen science project, led by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
- and highlight PhD student Theo Keeping's (Geography and Environmental Science) insights on how AI can detect wildfires.
Health and wellbeing:
- highlights research by Henley Business School on psychological safety in the workplace.
Heritage and culture:
- highlights that the Natural History Museum plans to open an additional facility at the University’s Thames Valley Science Park in 2031.
- highlights the Melsonby hoard, an Iron Age discovery in Yorkshire, with Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology) discussing its significance.
Business and society:
- features Dr Derek Whayman (Law) on the Supreme Court car finance case, highlighting key issues of fee disclosure and lender liability.
- reports that Professor Chris Hilson (Law) presented a report analysing the success of the UK's sugar tax and suggested extending the tax to salt. From our news story: Tax sugar and salt in food to improve health - report
- highlights a University study where AI-generated exam answers were graded higher than real students' work, raising concerns about academic integrity in higher education.
- Tomorrow’s FM Magazine (in print) highlights a 2023 study by the University showing that biophilic design can yield up to £2.70 in value per £1 invested by boosting workplace productivity.
Other coverage:
- features Professor Jane Setter (English Language and Applied Linguistics) discussing how pronunciation trends may reveal generational differences.
- reports that the University is hosting its Community Festival again in May. From our story: Family-friendly festival to be hosted on University campus
- BBC Radio Berkshire highlights a free event hosted by the Berkshire Ornithological Club tomorrow at 7:30pm at the 成人抖阴's Palmer building.
- features Henley Business School's monthly networking event as one of London's Boozy Events this April.
Alumni:
- Ulster Gazette and Armagh Standard (in print) mention that a textile designer that studied at Reading has won a scholarship award top travel to Turkey.