Reading in the news - Thu 16 Dec
16 December 2021

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by and the (and in print) on the societal problems Omicron could cause; by the on the contagiousness of Omicron; by , , BBC Radio Wales, and BBC Radio Berkshire on concern about the drop in Pfizer's efficacity; by on the NHS's capacity to expand, BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester on rising case numbers; and he answered BBC 1 Oxford's Covid questions.
- Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) was quoted by the , and other news sites on speeding up the release of an at-home Covid pill that could ease pressure on hospitals, and by (and in print) on the spike protein of Omicron contributing to its spread.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climate stripes were mentioned by and reposted by , , and . The Herald (in print) reported on his climate stripes which were lit up on the remains of Scotland's largest coal-fired power station due to be demolished.
- Dr Ella Gilbert (Meteorology) was quoted by on the need for lowering global emissions to avoid polar ice melt and sea-level rise.
- The University was mentioned by British Farmer & Grower (in print) on research on the use of LED lights to promote year-round production of berries.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Alan Floyd (Institute of Education) was listed by as a supporter of keeping universities open during Covid restrictions.
- Professor Roberta Gilchrist (Archaeology) was quoted by on the University's investigation of Reading Abbey's medieval history.
- Reading was listed by as taking part in the EIT integrated master's program which aims to prepare students to work towards the future transformation of the food system.
- The University and Henley Business School were mentioned by as providers of excellent education.
- Lost artefacts were donated to the University's Museum of English Rural Life, reports .
- A University graduate was mentioned by for achieving a promotion.
- feature a tribute to Professor Sarah Sayce (Henley Business School), who sadly passed away recently.
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