Reading in the news - Fri 20 Sep
20 September 2024

and the Sunday Times name Reading Sustainable University of the Year 2025 and place us in the top 25 universities in the UK. This news is reported extensively by other media. Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- features Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography and Environmental Sciences) discussing the link between severe global flooding and climate change-driven rainstorms. Republished by and , , , , , , , , , , , and more.
- features research by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé's meteorology department, indicating scepticism about weather forecasts.
Food and farming:
- highlights a study led by Dr Victoria Norton (Food and Nutrition), published in the British Journal of Nutrition about links of low fibre intake to dental health issues.
- North Devon Journal (in print) reports on a new study that emphasizes the need for greater public education about sustainable agriculture.
- highlights a joint study on the chemicals that create the smell of cooked cheese, which is a collaboration with Synergy Flavours.
- reports on the John Lewis Partnership's efforts to promote sustainable agriculture in sourcing products for its Waitrose stores, collaborating with the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Business and society:
- highlights that Stanbic Bank has invested over 10 million Pula in leadership development programs, partnering with Henley Business School and others.
- highlights a recent technology showcase aimed at helping residents stay safe at home. Henley Business School discussed the benefits of monitored devices.
- and features commentary from Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) regarding the four-day week pilot project, emphasising that testing the model in the NHS would be "very interesting," particularly in terms of employee performance. Republished by , , , , ,
Other Coverage:
- highlights research by Professor Mary Lewis (Archaeology), revealing that Ice Age teenagers experienced puberty at similar ages to modern teens. Republished by , , . . Read our news story.
- highlights that a team of four students will compete in University Challenge. Republished by . Read our news story.
- reports on the blessing ceremony at a historic burial site in Cookham. Excavations conducted by the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé in August uncovered the remains of 20 individuals and several relics. Read our news story.Bottom of Form
- Virgin Radio UK features a light-hearted discussion about the emotional journey of sending a child off to university, mentioning the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- Virgin Radio UK features a guest sharing their positive experiences at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, describing it as the "greenest university" in the UK.
Alumni:
- (Nigeria) reports on Polaris Bank's new board appointments, highlighting one appointee who received leadership and corporate governance training from Henley Business School. Republished by , , , , , , , , and .
- features Dr Kavita Bhatnagar, a prominent flavourist with an extensive academic background, including time spent at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- highlights Jamie Clarke, who pursued his passion for type design by studying at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- features Tony McAllister, a New Ards Business Advisors advisor. With an MBA from Henley Business School. Republished by BELFAST TELEGRAPH (in print).
- reports that 13 Nepali students have received fully-funded Master's degrees through the Chevening program, which started in Nepal in 1983. The program's first scholars included Ram Krishna Prasai at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
- (and in print) highlights John Dodd, Director of Maritime Safety at Inmarsat, who recently completed the advanced strategic case study management and leadership apprenticeship at Henley Business School.
- The Bath Chronicle (in print) congratulates Finnola Stratton, an Avon County Rowing Club athlete and former Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé student, who helped secure a bronze medal for the UK at the 2024 Under-23 World Rowing Championships.