Reading in the news - Tue 27 Feb
27 February 2024

Bathing forecasts: Research student Karolina Krupska (Geography) discusses the need for bathing forecasts to be improved across the UK’s 600-plus designated bathing water locations for . Read our news story.
Houseplant value: reports on research by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and Royal Horticultural Society, regarding the increased value of houseplants. Republished by , , , , , and .
Deepfakes: Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre and Television) is interviewed by Heart Radio Berkshire about deepfakes in the run up to the general election. reports that Dr Dominic Lees will appear at “The Digital Face and Deepfakes on Screen” at ZFICTION.24.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- is working with the University to deliver air quality education sessions to primary and secondary schools. Republished by .
Business and society:
- quotes Professor Keiichi Nakata (Henley Business School), who discusses Serco’s lack of biometric data alternatives after facial recognition was used to monitor staff attendance.
Other Coverage:
- and report on a new bus route which stops at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Alumni:
- reports that racehorse trainer, Phillip Hobbs, earned his degree at the University.