Reading in the news - Fri 26 May
26 May 2023

International students: reports on record-high net migration figures and government plans to ban international students from bringing their dependents with them when they move to the UK. Students from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and Henley Business School were asked for their thoughts on this policy at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Whiteknights Campus.
Animal sentience: Professor Richard Bennett (Agriculture) is mentioned in articles by , and about the UK government’s creation of its first-ever Animal Sentience Committee, on which Professor Bennett will sit. The Committee will support Parliament in assessing how well policy decision-making across Government effectively considers animal welfare.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment:
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Professor Chris Hilson (law) is quoted by on climate change litigation
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The Sheffield Telegraph (in print - request print copy) reports on the creation of climate stripes for Sheffield. Read our news story.
Health and wellbeing:
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reports on University research about the effect houseplants can have on mental health. Read our news story.
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reports on University research that berries can help to improve cognitive function.
Business and Society:
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reports on the two new MBA scholarships being offered at Henley Business School.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university:
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reports on a cricket match that took place between the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé cricket team and Shinfield Cricket Club to celebrate the opening of the Manor Ground sports facility in Shinfield. Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Read our news story.
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Reading Today (in print) reports on the development of the University’s SEE & EAT books, which encourage children to eat vegetables.
Other coverage:
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The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is mentioned by Dr Jason Manon on BBC Radio Jersey in an interview about an archaeological excavation.
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The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Student Union nightclub is mentioned on BBC Radio Norfolk.
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and report that an up-and-coming band, Myopia, will be performing at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé in June.
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and report that Reading Gin and Rum Festival will be held at the University’s Great Hall in July.
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The Reading Chronicle (in print) reports on the inclusion of student Ed Fuller in Team GB’s squad for the European Rowing Championships. Read our news story.