Reading in the news - Fri 11 Sep

Cash for votes: Dr Derek Bolton (Politics and International Relations) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about financial pledges made by President Donald Trump.

Whiteknights tree guide: Reading Today reported on a new interactive website developed by Professor Jonathan Gregory (Meteorology) to learn about various types of trees. From our story: Explore the trees of Whiteknights with new online guide 

Food, farming and health:

• A study by Professor Netta Weinstein (Psychology) on the benefits of silence was highlighted by Times Indonesia. 
• CSN mentioned research into the nutritional value of milk. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was quoted by RTI about record ocean temperatures. 

Business and society:

• Professor Steve Musson (Geography and Environmental Science) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about new construction projects across Reading. 
• Omega and The Joai highlighted research into detecting AI-written essays. 
• HMG mentioned a recent talk from Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School). 
• Miscw highlighted research into the benefits of strong mother-son relationships. 
• Researcher Kamila Miller (Henley Business School) wrote for Times Higher Education about student AI use. 

Heritage and culture:

• BBC Radio Wiltshire mentioned a 1960 Pink Floyd concert in the University’s Great Hall. 
• Boring History for Sleep mentioned research by Dr Petra Dark (Archaeology) into identifying ancient particles. 

Other coverage:

• Reading Students' Union president Bella Cabrera wrote for The Reading Chronicle (and in print) about the start of the new academic year. 

Alumni:

• Graduate Cameron Swan wrote for Game Rant about the new game Onyx. 
• Tom Mills, Politics and International Relations graduate, wrote for Wealth DFM about the UK multi-asset fund market. 
• Henley Business School graduate Keketso Motsoene has been appointed Chief Executive: Business and Commercial of African Bank, reports Business Explainer.