Reading in the news - Fri 19 Jan
19 January 2024

Animal size: What drives animal evolution to make some animals get bigger, while others get smaller? Dr Shovonlal Roy (Geography and Environmental Science) provides an answer in , , , , , , and . Read our news story.
Business and society:
- mention a study by Henley Business School, finding that 1 in 4 UK adults work a ‘side job’.
- and share results by Henley Business School that examines what drives retention of staff and what motivates employees. Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) is quoted.
- Dr Vilija VÄ—lyvytÄ— (Law) writes for about healthcare access data.
- mentions that Reading’s Rubble Theatre have teamed up with the University’s School of Law to produce Glitch – The True Story of the Post Office Scandal.
- reports that CCBSA has partnered with Henley Business School Johannesburg to train leaders in small enterprises.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- reports that the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is leading on a UK government project to boost climate education through a climate ambassador scheme. Read our news story.
- Professor Chris Hilson (Law) is quoted in the , , , , , , and via the Press Association in outlets such as and , discussing research on rising sea levels in the EU and UK.
- Emeritus Professor Phillip Strange (Pharmacology) is mentioned by Bridport News (in print), regarding the impact of microplastics on the environment.
Food and farming:
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by the , stating home devices to show food intolerances could encourage people to change diet unnecessarily.
Other Coverage:
- quotes Professor Ian Jones (Biomedical Sciences) on the likely nature of the next pandemic.
- Professor Martin Bell’s (Archaeology) work on the excavations at Rhyl Beach are highlighted by , and .
Alumni:
- Former MP, Mark Prisk, holds a degree in land management from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, Bishops Stortford Independent (in print) reports.
- writes that Architectural Assistant, Gina Bugten Dinesen, completed a Masters in Architecture at the University.