Reading in the news - Thu 16 Jan

New research collection: The Guardian mentions the British Museum’s relocation of artefacts to a new research collection facility at the University of Reading’s Thames Valley Science Park.

Ancient red kite diet: Farming Life reports on a new study led by Dr Juliette Waterman which found ancient birds of prey lived off scraps from humans. From our story: Ancient birds of prey lived off menu of medieval waste

Culture and heritage:

• Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about archaeological excavations in Silchester.

Climate and environment:

• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) says cutting greenhouse gas emissions is the only way to limit extreme weather, in an article from The Guardian on new analysis that found extremely wet and dry weather events are becoming more common.
• A graphic created by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is used in an article on My Science about record temperatures in 2024.
• NewsWeek and The Byte quote Professor Maarten Ambaum (Meteorology) on why cloud seeding can not be used to help extinguish the LA wildfires.
• A study from the University of Reading found climate change has increased clear air turbulence over the past 40 years. Take To News explains.

Health:

• Making time for solitude is one of Country Living’s top tips for wellbeing in 2025. Research on the benefits of time alone from Professor Netta Weinstein is mentioned.

  Farming:

• NFU Online mentions a new book from Forest Research and the University of Reading which contains a tree species guide for UK agroforestry systems.

  Business:

• Henley Business School is mentioned in a list of the UK’s best business schools according to University Magazine.

   

  Other coverage:

• BBC News reports on the trend of lorry drivers using Reading and Caversham roads to shorten journey times, amid safety concerns, mentions that a lorry hit a University wall last December.
• The WHSmith archive, based at the University of Reading, is mentioned following the closure of WHSmith branches. The Sun reports.
• Wokingham Today reports on a collaboration between the University and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on a project to test a new profiling tool designed to help teachers understand their pupils strengths and support needs.
• Law.com reports on a Competition Appeal Tribunal case involving Professor Christine Riefa (Law).  

   

  Alumni:

• Business administration graduate Roger File has been appointed as a member of the board of UK Construction Week, UK Construction Week reports.
• Project Cargo Global and others report that Jakob Wegge-Larsen, who holds an MBA from Henley Business School, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Vestas Winds Systems.