Reading in the news - Tue 1 Oct
01 October 2024

Wet September:
- features Dr Robert Thompson (Meteorology) from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, who comments on the wet weather in September. Dr Thompson also appeared on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the record amount of rainfall recorded in September at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Atmospheric Observatory.
- and quote Dr Stephen Burt (Meteorology) on the heavy rainfall recorded in September. Read our expert comment.
Food and farming:
- reports on a new study involving Bump Tag technology which is aimed at reducing food waste. Read our news story.
Business and society:
- discusses the education sector's competitive landscape and mentions Henley Business School.
- quotes Melissa Carr, Director of EDI at Henley Business School’s World of Work Institute, who discusses 'fauxductivity', which refers to employees keeping up appearances of productivity.
- The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and a range of other higher education institutions will work with Queen's University Belfast Business School to re-imagine supply chains across the UK in the areas of food, critical minerals and fashion, and report.
- highlights research showing how adjustments can be made in supermarkets to enhance the shopping experience for those with sensory sensitivities. Read our news story.
- reports that Henley Business School Africa won the Bronze award for Best CRM Strategy Campaign by a corporation at the 2024 New Generation Awards.
Other coverage:
- reports that the International Not Beckett Festival will present five new short plays in collaboration with the Samuel Beckett Research Centre at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- BBC Radio Derby replays a clip from Robot Wars featuring a robot developed at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Alumni:
- highlights Michelle Hildyard's appointment as Operations Lead for Raymarine and FLIR Maritime.
- The Scotsman (in print) features Professor Iain Mr McPherson, who pursued his passion for creating alcoholic ice cream after studying the science of ice cream at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- highlights Robert Mokaya, who holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
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