Reading in the news - Fri 16 May
16 May 2025

Oil leak: interviewed Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Sciences) to debunk social media claims about sunflower and rapeseed oil.
Other food and health:
and feature a study by Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on how bananas reduce flavanol levels in a smoothie.
features work by Professor Vimal Karani (Food and Nutritional Sciences) comparing meat-free diets. From our story: Veggie diet beats vegan for diabetes prevention benefits
features Professor Cathy Creswell (Psychology) on five steps for parents to help children manage anxiety.
Business and society:
BBC London interviewed Professor Keiichi Nakata (Henley Business School) on the role of AI in business. From the Henley Business School report:
Alumni:
reports that Dennis Clarke, new Mayor of Barry, graduated with a BSc (Hons) from the University in 1971.
reports Sibulele Dlova completed an Executive Leadership Development Programme at Henley Business School.
, , and reports Volkswagen has appointed Simphiwe Nghona, a Henley graduate, as Sales & Marketing Director for Africa.
Good Morning Britain meteorologist Laura Tobin highlighted she studied at Reading in a interview, repeated on BBC World Service and affiliated stations.