Reading in the news - Wed 9 Oct

Health and wellbeing:

• BBC Online and BBC Radio Berkshire report that a research team from Henley Business School has received £1.2 million to develop AI technology aimed at enhancing early detection of diseases such as arthritis. Professor Vicky Li (Henley Business School) is quoted. From our story: AI set to improve early detection of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases 

Food and farming:

• The Grocer quotes Dr Donal O'Sullivan (Agriculture) about his involvement in a Defra funded project to develop climate-resilient legumes.
• Craft Guild of Chefs, LCA and Public Sector Catering report that Karlene Gaskell, Executive Chef at the University of Reading, joined industry leaders in signing a letter encouraging wholesalers to adopt ‘buy British’ categories.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Jonny Williams (Meteorology) has co-written an article for The Conversation looking at global temperature predictions and scenarios. Republished by RNZ.
• Dr James O’Donoghue (Meteorology) is quoted in The Week, discussing Nasa’s mission to explore for life on one of Jupiter’s moons.
• RMETS announces the relaunch of the free online weather course "Come Rain or Shine," developed in collaboration with the University of Reading.
• Thames Valley Chamber reports on a study co-authored by Professor Chris Hilson (Law) published in Nature Sustainability. From our story: Growing wave of legal challenges to climate action - study

Business and society:

• Metro spoke to Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre and Television) about the ethical questions raised by Reform UK’s AI political broadcast. Republished by MSN and TECHregister.
• Metro quotes Dr Lees in a separate article, responding to controversial claims about the existence of ‘gay face’. Republished by MSN and TechRegister.
• Dr Faye Woods (Film, Theatre and Television ) is quoted in The Standard, discussing the rapid cancellation of TV shows. Republished by MSN and Aol.
• Professor Naomi Flynn (Institute of Education) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on the importance of oracy in education.
• The European Conservative features a report on antisemitism on university campuses, co-authored by Professor Rosa Freedman (Law).
• BBC Asian Network interviewed the President of the Kashmiri Society at the University, discussing the positive relations among members from Indian and Pakistani-administered Kashmir.
• Dr Kirsty Denyer (Henley Business School) is quoted in an Energy Voice article about how the age and experience of workers influences the UK energy sector.
• Profit News TV highlights a relationship between Envisia, a business school in Romania, and Henley Business School.

Other Coverage:

• RTE Guide (in print) mentions a special BBC Two music line-up with John Martyn: Rock Goes to College airing on Saturday evening, showcasing the singer’s memorable 1978 concert at the University of Reading.
• The Engine Room, a project set up in partnership with the University of Reading and the British Science Assocition, was named as runner-up in the Creative Lives Awards 2024, Reading Today reports. The group is an arts collective which helps residents tackle mental health challenges through artistic endeavours.
• Printweek reports that Marie Boulanger, who has lectured at the University of Reading, will lead a type workshop series at St Bride Foundation.
• Gardens Illustrated mentions the University’s involvement in helping to create The Eden Project.