Reading in the news - Fri 21 Feb
21 February 2025

Eat walnuts for breakfast: , (and in print), , , , , , , and Heart Radio Berkshire report on a new study from Professor Claire Williams and Dr Lynne Bell (both Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) showing that eating walnuts for breakfast can enhance brain function. From our story: Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- , , and Heart Radio Berkshire highlight a university study led by Paul-Arthur Monerie (Meteorology) predicting more frequent and intense hurricanes in the North Atlantic and Eastern Pacific over the next decade. From our story: Hurricanes to hit Atlantic harder and more often, study says
- report scientists at the University found that severe turbulence in the North Atlantic has increased by 55% from 1979 to 2020.
- , and quote Dr James O'Donoghue (Meteorology) on the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth.
- uses a temperature graphic created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).
Health and wellbeing:
- , , , , report on research by Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology) which examined different types of silence in romantic relationships.
Business and society:
- republishes an article by Dr Kenton White (Politics and International Relations) first posted on discussing why Britain is unprepared to send troops to Ukraine.
- reports that Dr Peter Scarfe (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) tested AI detection in classrooms. Republished by .
- highlights the launch of SENSE, a new data service designed to help address key challenges in the net zero transition, developed in collaboration with the University.
- posts an article co-written by Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean, Henley Business School Africa).
Other coverage:
- highlights the University's plans to for the Grade II listed URS building on the Whiteknights campus. From our story: Plans submitted to upgrade iconic campus building
- The distance between the University of Reading and Windsor Castle is approximately 21 miles, as revealed during a BBC Radio Berkshire quiz.
- mentions a documentary starring Professor Trish Reid, Head of the School of Arts and Communication and former member of Glasgow band His Latest Flame, will air at the University on 6 March.
Alumni:
- , , and publish an article by Reinhard F. Leiter, who has a Professional Certificate in Coaching from Henley Business School.
- , , , and report ICL’s appointment of Philip Mayes as Technical Area Sales Manager. Mr Mayes has an MSc in Horticulture.
- mentions Jon Gibbard, an executive coach with 20 years of experience in the environmental sector and highlights his executive MBA from Henley Business School.
- highlights Jonathan Powell’s promotion to agricultural director at Virgin. Mr Powell holds an agricultural degree.
- highlights Vivencio Dizon who earned a Master's in Applied Development Studies and is now taking on a new role with the Department of Transportation.
- highlights Ian Jaques Food Technology graduate with over 40 years of experience in product development and technical roles.
- , , and feature Robert Alvarez, a molecular biology graduate who is now Head of Business Planning and Innovation within Analytical Services.