Reading in the news - Fri 19 Nov
19 November 2021

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed on BBC World Service to explain how Covid -19 antibody tests work and how long immunity lasts. He was quoted by , , , , and on a more infectious Delta sub-variant that is less likely to cause symptoms.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was quoted by on the need for sustained and immediate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
- Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) was mentioned by on his upcoming talk on how COP26 will impact the education and skills sector.
#WeAreTogether: Reading’s work to help during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Dr David Rose (Agriculture, Policy and Development) was quoted by and Radio Carlisle on a new programme that discusses farming mental health and the impact of Covid.
- Dr Netta Weinstein's (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) study on solitude during the pandemic was mentioned by . Read our news story.
Veg ‘cures migraines’: Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by the (and in print), (and in print), , , and on doctors suggesting green, leafy vegetables could ease migraine headaches.
Refugee talks: A (and in print) by Dr Ruvi Ziegler (Law), arguing against the UK’s plans for ‘offshore processing’ of refugees in Albania, is quoted in a article (and in print) on the announcement by the Home Secretary.
Student placements: Dr Rhi Smith (Museums and Special Collections) writes for on developing partnerships that offer students real-world learning experiences.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Charlotte Mills (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by on reports tea and coffee could reduce the risk of stroke and dementia.
- reports on scholarships to study at Henley Business School being offered in collaboration with The Beast Foundation, with Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) quoted.
- features Henley Business School in an article on where you can study for an MBA in South Africa and the cost of doing so.
- Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) considered why the racial abuse seen at Yorkshire Cricket Club is a wake-up call on .
- A recent graduate of Henley Business School was interviewed by on starting her own business.
- , , , report on a Reading graduate’s start-up company.
- The University was mentioned by as one of the 58 institutions where academic staff will be striking.
- reports on a Reading graduate’s solo exhibition.
- reports on a Reading Borough Council bus improvement plan, which includes introducing a flat fare between Reading town centre and the University.