Reading in the news - Fri 6 Dec
06 December 2024

Quad-demic: quotes Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) on the symptoms of different winter viral infections. Republished by , and .
Business and society:
- Greatest Hits Radio reports on a study by Professor Billy Wong (Education) on the need for more diversity in computer science. From our story: Stereotypes matter: Computer science needs more role models.
- highlighted a Reading study showing the difficulty in spotting AI-generated exam answers. From our story: AI generated exam answers undetected in real world test.
- features research from Henley Business School that suggests overcoming the "motherhood penalty" requires societal shifts in perceptions.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- , and Phys.org highlight a study led by Dr Ranjini Swaminathan (Meteorology). From our story: Impact studies must include high-sensitivity climate models
- highlighted research by Dr Annemieke Milks (Archaeology) identifying weapon damage on a cave lion rib, evidencing Neanderthal intelligence.
Other coverage:
- and Oxford Mail publish tributes to Fintan Feltham, a Reading student who died in Oxford.
- reports on a speech by the CEO of Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, who says EduCity, which include the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Malaysia, is helping to boost the Singapore-Johor development area.
- (Malaysia) reports that the mother of Reading student was fined in a court case.
- , , and quote Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) commenting on studies linking processed food and fat build-up.
- Whitley residents celebrated their annual Christmas community lunch, with the University catering the event reports the .
- Matt Chorley mentions that the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is part of the Woodley and Earley parliamentary constituency on BBC 5 Live show.
Alumni:
- highlights that Alim Sailybaev, a key figure in Kazakhstan's carbon neutrality plans, studied diplomacy at Reading. Republished by .
- and feature Chris Grail, Engineering and Maintenance Excellence Lead at Bayer Pharmaceuticals.
- reports that Sophie Dracup, newly appointed as Head of the European Asset Management Team at Realterm, studied Real Estate at Reading.
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