Reading in the news - Thu 25 Feb
25 February 2021

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology) spoke to BBC News Channel about the Government's idea to use summer schools to help pupil's catch-up on missed education. Professor Dodd also features on BBC Radio Northampton and BBC Radio Derby.
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was part of a panel discussion on (2 mins 40 secs in) discussing vaccine passports; spoke to (print also) on the California variant; and is quoted in on B1525 variant.
- Prof Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted in (print also) for an article on vaccine sprays and tablets.
- Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted in for an article on vaccine side effects.
- quotes both Dr Clarke and Dr Edwards in a piece on vaccine side effects.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- covers the news of a 拢3.4m grant award to implement a range of carbon-reducing projects on campus. .
Other coverage
- and report on the online consultation being held by Shinfield Studios, for development plans at the Thames Valley Science Park.
- An article in focusing on mental health in the food and drink industry mentions research led by Reading, showing how the mental health of farmers has been hit during the pandemic. .
- The Shropshire Star (print) covers research from Reading and other institutions that found farmers gain a more steady income when they diversify their outputs and receive subsidies for environmental management practices. .
- and report that Martijn Slager has joined Henley Business School South Africa as Head of Sales.
- A article on the benefits of LEDs in strawberry production explains Reading's expertise in this area and quotes Prof Paul Hadley (Agriculture).
- An article in on increasing flight turbulence cites research by Prof Paul Williams (Meteorology) on how climate change is causing bumpier flights.
- A feature on 80s prog rock band Twelfth Night in talks about band member Andy Revell's dual work as a research scientist at the University.
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