Reading in the news - Wed 1 Dec
01 December 2021

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) was quoted by , , , and other outlets on new research about the effect of future climate change on the Arctic.
- Dr Ella Gilbert (Meteorology) was quoted by on new data projections of sea-level rise.
- Professor Chris Reynolds (Agriculture) was mentioned by about environmental sustainability in beef farming.
- Dr Alistair Murdoch (Agriculture) was a guest on the (39 mins 30 secs) about the development of the new Farming Simulator 22 game.
- The University's article on research conducted on the disposal of food packages was republished by . Read our news story here.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by , , , and about a BBC interview about COVID-19; and on work from home guidance, and by on the spread of the Omicron variant and immunity. He spoke to BBC Radio Manchester about the Omicron variant; to BBC Radio 5 about how to celebrate Christmas safely this year; and he answered audience questions about COVID-19 on BBC South and Talk Radio.
- Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) was quoted by (and in print) on current vaccines and effectiveness against the Omicron variant.
- Professor Emma Aston (Classics) was mentioned by The Times (in print) on how to pronounce Omicron.
Other Coverage:
- Reading was mentioned by and about strike action. BBC Radio Berkshire and Heart Radio Berkshire also cover; and Dr Deepa Driver (Henley Business School) was mentioned in articles by (in print), and other outlets about the dispute.
- The University was mentioned by , and other outlets on making it to the University Challenge quarter finals.
- Professor Jonathan Passmore (Henley Business School) was quoted by , , , , and other outlets about coaching.
- Dr Cathy Manning (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) was mentioned by on her study on the link between dyslexia and visual impairment.
- Henley Business School Africa was mentioned by for being the first school to be accredited by the Association of African Business Schools.
- The University's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication’s Real Jobs Scheme was mentioned by .
- The University was listed by as one of the top ten Universities for salaries of Alumni.
- The University was mentioned by on plans for a new Film and TV studio complex in Shinfield.
- A student from Reading was mentioned by as being one of the NFU’s Student & Young Farmer Ambassadors for 2022.
- A Henley graduate was mentioned by , , and for their team-building skills.
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