Reading in the news - Thu 27 Jun

AI exam answers: Dr Peter Scarfe and Professor Etienne Roesch (both Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) published research on use of artificial intelligence (AI) in exams, with comment by Professor Elizabeth McCrum, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience, on how Reading is reviewing use of AI across it courses.

The research has received widespread media coverage, including: BBC News, The Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Guardian, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service Radio, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5Live, TalkTV, TalkRadio, BBC Wales, BBC Foyle, LBC Radio, Times Radio, BBC Radio Berkshire, Virgin Radio, St. Louis Public Radio and many other radio stations across the UK and US.

Further online coverage in: Scienmag, Yahoo! News, The Herald, MSN, Interesting Engineering, The Standard, Aol., Express & Star, Press & Journal, Bucks Free Press, Oxford Mail, Glasgow Times, Swindon Advertiser, The Sunday Post, Norwich Evening News, News & Star, Basingstoke Gazette, phys.org, Times Higher Education, 9News, Business Insider and many others. Read our news story.

Post Office play: BBC South reports on a new play about the Post Office Horizon scandal titled Glitch, which has been a collaboration between the University of Reading School of Law, the Department of Film, Theatre and Television and local theatre company, Rabble Theatre. Dr Elizabeth Conaghan (Law) also spoke to Greatest Hits Radio about why the University commissioned the play. Read our news story.

Food and farming:

• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by MailOnline and Science Media Centre, responding to a presentation on ultra-processed foods being given at the International Congress on Obesity.

Business and society:

• Dr Alexander Gilder (Law) wrote an article for The Conversation on the upcoming Nato summit and how it needs to deal with escalating incidents of Russian sabotage, among other security threats.
• BusinessLive reports that S&A Fabrications have pointed to research by Henley Business School, suggesting a four-day work week reduced absenteeism. Republished by VNExplorer.
• Daily Maverick mentions that Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) runs a diploma in Management Practice in conjunction with Henley Business School Africa.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• France24 spoke to Professor Nicolas Bellouin (Meteorology) about the link between climate change and the increase in air turbulence.
• Interest reports that Professor Bill Collins (Meteorology) co-authored a study which found that reducing methane emissions could keep global warming below 1.5 degrees. Rural News Group further reports that Professor Collins will be a part of an advisory panel which will report back to the Government by the end the year.
• Yahoo! News and Leicester Mercury republish an old Conversation article written by former PhD student Chloe Brimicombe on the best ways to cool down during warmer weather.

Other Coverage:

• Continued coverage by ITV Meridian and BBC Radio Berkshire on the University’s Institute of Education not using the one-word grade given by Ofsted – Dr Catherine Foley (Institute of Education) is featured. Read our news story.
• Reading Today mentions how the University produces highly skilled graduates who are well prepared to meet the demands of the AI sector.

Alumni:

• PRNigeria mentions that Professor of Law, Aisha Maikudi attended the University of Reading.
• Nick Crossfield studied at the University of Reading, Balfour Beatty reports. Republished by MarketScreener.