Reading in the news - Wed 22 Jan

Oats good for guts: Dr Gemma Walton (Food and Nutritional Sciences) appeared on BBC One’s Inside the Factory to discuss how oats can benefit gut health.

Health and wellbeing:

• The Reading Chronicle mentions new research from Professor Ciara McCabe (Psychology) that suggests volunteering to help others can reduce feelings of depression.
• The Telegraph quoted Professor Francesco Tamagnini (Pharmacy) on the link between inflammation and the development of dementia. Republished by Yahoo News and AOL.
• Education Business mentions a University that revealed playgrounds are vital for development of pupils’ physical and mental health.

Food and farming:

• Olive Oil Times quotes Amir Kassam, a visiting professor (Agriculture) on the importance of sustainable farming techniques.

Business and society:

• Professor Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School) discusses the history of elite closed-door meetings for Infobae
• Hoover Institution reported that the 2025 History Symposium will feature Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) among its presenters.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Jonathan Dale (Geography) advocates for the restoration of salt marshes across the UK, Hello Rayo reports.
• Dr Alex Arnall (Geography) is quoted in The Developer (in print) about coastal erosion in the UK.
• El Tiempo explains the climate stripes, mentioning creator Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
• PreventionWeb reported that Reinhard Schiemann (Meteorology) co-authored a study that suggests a 2°C rise in global temperatures could increase severe heat events by up to 4°C. From our story: Heatwaves could worsen as soil moisture changes - study.
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to Professor Christopher Merchant (Meteorology) discussed the environmental impact of the Trump presidency. Professor Chris Hilson (Law) discussed the impact of the US leaving the Paris Agreement for Suddeutsche Zeitung.

Other coverage:

• Earth.com mentions new research from Dr Juliette Waterman (Archaeology) on the diets of medieval birds of prey. From our story: Ancient birds of prey lived off menu of medieval waste.
• RIBA Journal publishes a feature on Shinfield Studios, built on land owned by the University of Reading.

Alumni:

• Yahoo Finance, Globe Newswire, ADVFN, Benzinga, CIBUM, Manila Times, Morningstar and more report  Aled Williams, who has a BSc in Microbiology, has been appointed as Aravax’s Chief Business Officer.
• Maritime Executive reported that Dimitris Liolios, who has an MBA from Henley Business School, was appointed Danica’s representative in Athens.
• BookTrib reported on Peter Lovesey, an acclaimed mystery writer, who holds a degree from the University.