Reading in the news - Fri 26 May
26 May 2023
International students: reports on record-high net migration figures and government plans to ban international students from bringing their dependents with them when they move to the UK. Students from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 and Henley Business School were asked for their thoughts on this policy at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录’s Whiteknights Campus.
Animal sentience: Professor Richard Bennett (Agriculture) is mentioned in articles by , and about the UK government’s creation of its first-ever Animal Sentience Committee, on which Professor Bennett will sit. The Committee will support Parliament in assessing how well policy decision-making across Government effectively considers animal welfare.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment:
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Professor Chris Hilson (law) is quoted by on climate change litigation
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The Sheffield Telegraph (in print - request print copy) reports on the creation of climate stripes for Sheffield. Read our news story.
Health and wellbeing:
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reports on University research about the effect houseplants can have on mental health. Read our news story.
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reports on University research that berries can help to improve cognitive function.
Business and Society:
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reports on the two new MBA scholarships being offered at Henley Business School.
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university:
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reports on a cricket match that took place between the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 cricket team and Shinfield Cricket Club to celebrate the opening of the Manor Ground sports facility in Shinfield. Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Read our news story.
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Reading Today (in print) reports on the development of the University’s SEE & EAT books, which encourage children to eat vegetables.
Other coverage:
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The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is mentioned by Dr Jason Manon on BBC Radio Jersey in an interview about an archaeological excavation.
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The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 Student Union nightclub is mentioned on BBC Radio Norfolk.
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and report that an up-and-coming band, Myopia, will be performing at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 in June.
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and report that Reading Gin and Rum Festival will be held at the University’s Great Hall in July.
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The Reading Chronicle (in print) reports on the inclusion of student Ed Fuller in Team GB’s squad for the European Rowing Championships. Read our news story.