Reading in the news - Wed 24 May
24 May 2023
Heritage and culture:
- The lists LM Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables as among the top 20 children's books ever, as voted by experts including Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein (English Literature). The also quotes Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein's top ten suggestions.
- BBC Radio Guernsey and BBC Radio Jersey mentions the University used ground-penetrating radar technology to survey an archaeological dig in Alderney.
Food and farming:
- (and in print - request print copy), , and mention University findings that suggest eating an apple a day can lower levels of "bad" cholesterol.
- Matt White (Director of Campus Commerce) is quoted by Public Sectoring Catering (in print) on how cooking from scratch can lower overall costs.
- Professor Glenn Gibson (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by the on the "unclear" benefits of consuming postbiotics for gut health.
Health and wellbeing:
- Dr Darius Widera (Pharmacy) is quoted by and , warning that a new "trendy" treatment being advertised as an anti-ageing product can cause more harm than good. Heart Radio Berkshire also reported. Read our news story.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- PhD student Isabel Smith (Meteorology) is quoted by on how air turbulence will increase due to global warming.
- Energy Manager Magazine (in print) reports on ways that the Institute of Environmental Analytics, based at the University, is modelling weather impacts for the renewable energy transition.
Coaching leadership: Professor Jonathan Passmore (Henley Business School) has been appointed as the Senior Vice President and Professor of Coaching and Behavioral Change at virtual coach provider, EZRA. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and over one hundred other regional outlets report.
Other Coverage:
- reports the University is looking for local short-term hosts for its mature international students.
Alumni:
- publishes an obituary for Reading alumnus and PR agent, Fred Banning.