Reading in the news - Tue 14 Dec
14 December 2021

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed on the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio 2 to discuss Covid risks around Christmas mixing; on GB News and LBC Radio to discuss restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant; and he answered BBC Radio Berkshire and BBC Hereford and Worcester's Omicron and restrictions questions. He was quoted by the and on Omicron's ability to evade immunity; by on the government's vaccine rollout; and by on how well PCR tests detect the Omicron variant.
- Professor Richard Bennett (Agriculture) was quoted by on confidence in agri-food since the start of the pandemic; and he spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about public confidence in the food supply chain since the pandemic began.
- Dr Jane Parker (Food) was mentioned by , , and for her part in researching the causes of covid-induced parosmia and phantosmia.
- Dr Tara Pirie (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about how she is dealing with the new restrictions.
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- Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) was quoted by on findings that changes in temperature and wind speed could cause harsher turbulence on flights.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Mark Dallas's (Pharmacy) article on on risk factors that can determine the likelihood of developing cognitive decline was republished by .
- Professor Rodney Jones (English Language) was quoted by on his research on an EIT-Food Funded Project, Health Claims Unpacked, which found health claim regulations could be failing to meet objectives.
- reports on Henley Business School Africa being recognised as the first business school in the country to achieve Level 1 BBBEE.
- Emeritus Professor Malcolm Barber (History) was quoted by on the history of the First Crusade.
- Professor Rajneesh Narula (Henle Business School) writes for on the importance of policy stability for investment and development.
- quotes the late Professor Colin Gray (formerly Politics & International Relations) on military strategies of the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Reading was mentioned by as one of the best Universities in the UK to study creative courses.
- The University was listed by as a previous attendee of the Cartels Workshop: a Webinar that discusses substantive and procedural EU Developments.
- The University’s discussion with Wokingham Borough Council over its local plan was mentioned in an Earley Environmental Group newsletter (in print). Read our statement.
- The University sharing its facilities with St Joseph's College was mentioned by .
- announces it has promoted a Reading History graduate.
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