Reading in the news - Mon 13 Jul

Medical misogyny: The Times (print also) and Times Radio featured a study by PhD student Susanne Cromme (Psychology) into untreated pain for women during hysteroscopies. From our story: Mumsnet posts reveal women gaslit over womb procedure pain

World Cup predictions: Professor James Reade (Economics) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about his AI model predicting World Cup match outcomes. Professor Reade was quoted by Daily Mail and Particle News (republished by MSN) on the recent Norway v England game. From our story: World Cup simulation boosts chances of football coming home

The next PM: Dr Miriam Sorace (Politics and International Relations) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about Andy Burnham MP, who is expected to be elected as the next Prime Minister.

Health and wellbeing:

• Secret China mentioned research from Dr Alejandra Perotti (Ecology) about mites that live in human hair follicles.

Food and farming:

• Security Lab, Vitamin Rush and Welltica mentioned a study by Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) about salt content in takeaways. From our story: Salty facts: takeaways have more salt than labels claim
• Another study by Professor Kuhnle into flavanol-rich foods was featured by Pensionist, InStream and Politic. From our story: Not all five-a-days are equal for heart health
• A macaron developed by Food Science students Benjamin Leroy, Kam Bautista, Xintong Qiao, and Charlie Reavell has won the Ecotrophelia 2026 competition, reports IFST. From our story: Leftover hazelnut pulp becomes prize winning chocolate treat
• Dr Charlotte Mills (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by Global Hir, Haeia Live, Novini247, Prahova and Ygeia Mou on which foods to eat during heatwaves.

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• The Times (also print) and La Sicilia report on the BrightSpark research project, quoting project lead Professor Giles Harrison (Meteorology).
• Daily Sabah and Japan Today featured comments from Dr James Weber (Meteorology) about how ozone pollution is affecting heatwaves.
• Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and was quoted by The Reading Chronicle, Custom Map Poster and Thames Gazette on how 2026’s heatwaves compare to those from 1976. BBC South also mentioned the research. From our expert comment: 1976’s 30°C record set to be overtaken by scorching 2026
• Professor Charlton-Perez was also quoted by The I Paper (republished by MSN, Head Topics and PressBee) about persisting UK heatwaves.
• Koktejl, SME, Teraz and HN Online mentioned record-breaking temperatures recorded at the University.
• Comments from Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) about myths surrounding heatwaves were highlighted by The Guardian (republished by Yahoo News, Inkl, Europe Says, Byteseu, AOL and others).
• The Observer and BBC News (republished by AOL and Yahoo News) highlighted a study by Dr Rory Jones (Built Environment) about access to air conditioning during heatwaves. From our story: The most at risk from heat have the least air con
• Regius Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology) was quoted by SW Londoner about understanding flooding risks.
• Professor Cloke also spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about recent heatwaves and projected temperatures for this summer.

Heritage and culture:

• The Guardian (republished by Yahoo News, Inkl, Newsy Today, BritBrief and AOL) highlighted an upcoming Beckett theatre performance taking place on campus in September.
• Professor Roger Matthews (Archaeology) was quoted by The National News on artefacts recently returned to Syria.
• Irish Central mentioned comments from Dr Amanda Hall (Politics and International Relations) about Eleventh Night bonfires.
• SciTech Daily and Vietnam (republished by Beirut Time) reported on a study by Dr Jacob Gardner (Biological Sciences) about how prehistoric humans grew overtime. From our story: Bigger bodies were a late addition for humans

Other coverage:

• A study by Dr Jorge Avaria-Llautureo (Evolutionary Biology) which found ancient primates evolved in cold climates, reports National Geographic (Czech). From our story: Early primates survived in cold, not tropical climates
• SciTech Daily and Vietnam (republished by Beirut Time) reported on a study by Dr Jacob Gardner (Biological Sciences) about how prehistoric humans grew overtime. From our story: Bigger bodies were a late addition for humans
• Abergavenny Chronicle, Forest of Dean Review, Chepstow Beacon, Monmouthshire Beacon and others reported on the University’s performance in the Henley Royal Regatta, highlighting student Fliss Cox. From our story: First Henley victories for Reading’s rowers in 40 years

Alumni:

• Hivileo profiled Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, writer and Reading graduate.
• Sardor Umurzakov, Economics graduate, has been appointed Head of Strategic Development for Uzbekistan’s government, reports Kun UZ and UZ Daily.
• Tivy-Side Advertiser highlighted a recent poetry reading from poet and Reading graduate Kate Noakes.
• BDaily reported that Real Estate graduate Theo Stevenson Bunney has joined AspinalVerdi as a Consultant.
• Nhu Quynh Ha Dang, Education graduate, was quoted by Vietnam about Vietnamese English teaching.