Reading in the news - Tue 1 Oct

Wet September:

• iNews features Dr Robert Thompson (Meteorology) from the University of Reading, who comments on the wet weather in September. Dr Thompson also appeared on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the record amount of rainfall recorded in September at the University of Reading’s Atmospheric Observatory.  
• Wokingham Today and Reading Today quote Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) on the heavy rainfall recorded in September. Read our expert comment.

Food and farming:

• Springwise reports on a new study involving Bump Tag technology which is aimed at reducing food waste. Read our news story.

Business and society:

• SME South Africa discusses the education sector's competitive landscape and mentions Henley Business School.
• People Management quotes Melissa Carr, Director of EDI at Henley Business School’s World of Work Institute, who discusses 'fauxductivity', which refers to employees keeping up appearances of productivity.
• The University of Reading and a range of other higher education institutions will work with Queen's University Belfast Business School to re-imagine supply chains across the UK in the areas of food, critical minerals and fashion, The Newsletter and  The Manufacturer report.
• IGD highlights research showing how adjustments can be made in supermarkets to enhance the shopping experience for those with sensory sensitivities. Read our news story.
• Modern Marketing reports that Henley Business School Africa won the Bronze award for Best CRM Strategy Campaign by a corporation at the 2024 New Generation Awards.

Other coverage:

• Broadway World reports that the International Not Beckett Festival will present five new short plays in collaboration with the Samuel Beckett Research Centre at the University of Reading.
• BBC Radio Derby replays a clip from Robot Wars featuring a robot developed at the University of Reading.

Alumni:

• Maritime Executive highlights Michelle Hildyard's appointment as Operations Lead for Raymarine and FLIR Maritime.
• The Scotsman (in print) features Professor Iain Mr McPherson, who pursued his passion for creating alcoholic ice cream after studying the science of ice cream at the University of Reading.
• Youth Village highlights Robert Mokaya, who holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Reading.