Reading in the news - Wed 5 Jun
05 June 2024

Health and wellbeing
- Professor Darius Widera (Pharmacy) responds to research on stem cell treatment for .
Food and farming:
- Professor Claire Williams (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) responds to a study that finds consuming wild blueberries is beneficial to cognitive function for . Republished by .
- The Affinity Water stand at Groundswell 2024 will host representatives from institutions including the University, reports.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- reports that mathematicians from the University are joining forces with experts across the US to improve forecasting accuracy. Read our news story.
- spoke to Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) about a recent statement by IPCC on net zero and rising sea levels.
- mentions research by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé regarding the rise of clear-air turbulence.
Business and society:
- Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) co-writes for , discussing how business leaders can provide support when a teammate is experiencing a health crisis. Republished by .
Other Coverage:
- The University is working with Rabble Theatre to produce a new play about the Post Office scandal as reported in , quoting Professor Elizabeth Conaghan (Law). Read our news story.
- covers political discussion about how Conservative plans to scrap university degrees to fund apprenticeships may impact Reading.
- , and mentions a proposed housing development in Didcot on land that was previously owned by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Alumni:
- spoke to Phil Creighton, the outgoing editor of Wokingham and Reading Today, who studied at the University and was editor of student newspaper, The Spark.
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