Reading in the news - Tue 6 Aug

Health and wellbeing:

• Dr Simon Clarke (Microbiology ) told MailOnline about the risks of E. coli from swimming in contaminated UK rivers. Republished by News Explorer and MSN.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Microbiology) is quoted in Mail Online (and in print) on whether people should test for COVID if they have  a runny nose. Republished by Mahalsa, WhatsNew2Day, MSN, News Explorer, and more.

Food and farming:

• LAist reports on research by Chris Wyver (Agriculture) on fruit trees blooming earlier due to warmer springs and increased rainfall.

Business and society:

• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) discusses the reasons behind the UK riots for CGTN. Professor Freedman is quoted in Saindia Magazine, DNYUZ, and Exbulletin.
• JSE Magazine quotes Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa, who urges higher education institutions to step up and combat the rise of fake CVs made using AI.
• Insider Media reports that Reading's economic progress will be the focus of a panel event at the South East Business Insider breakfast held at The Meadow Suite, University of Reading.
• Aberdeen Business News reports on research from Dr Peter Scarfe that found 94% of AI-generated exam answers went undetected. Read our news story. Read our news story.
• BHP highlights that Henley Business School research that highlights the role of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) in business growth.

Other coverage:

• Tuoi Tre News reports PhD student Ha Dang Nhu Quynh led a training session for English teachers in Hanoi on the linear thinking method.

Alumni:

• Izmu News reports on Jens Montanana, who founded Datatec in 1986 and became its first CEO when it was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1994.
• Cambridge.org published a tribute to Michael J. Gibney (1948–2024), emphasising his work with the University of Reading.