Reading in the news - Wed 24 Nov
24 November 2021

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio 5Live and BBC Radio London on case numbers and testing for Covid at home (BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Radio Ulster aired his comments). Dr Clarke was quoted by (and in print) and on the Astra Zeneca jab; by Daily Mail (in print) on questions he answered regarding antibodies and T-cells; by The , and other news sites on a testing lab scandal; by , , , , and other news sites on how the Delta virus could die out; and by and on a new highly infectious strain of Covid that is less likely to cause symptoms.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- The University was mentioned by for independently assessing a trial that investigated growing phacelia and oil radish crops as part of a solution to improve soil organic matter.
- covered the news that the University won Net Zero Strategy of the year at The Energy Management Awards 2021. Read our news story.
- Research from the University on devices that reduce methane emissions from cows was mentioned by British Farmer & Grower (in print).
Other Coverage:
- Alumni Dr Joanna Abeyie spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about returning to Reading for an in-depth discussion about diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.
- Dr Caleb Ofori-Boateng, the founder of Herp Conservation Ghana, mentioned an internship he did at Reading during an interview with .
- Dr Netta Weinstein (Psychology) was mentioned by The Psychologist (in print) for winning a Leverhulme Prize for her work on social, motivational, and experimental psychology.
- Professor Ben Laker (Henley Business School) had his article on why gig work needs to demonstrate loyalty published on .
- Brian O'Callaghan, a graduate of Henley Business School, was mentioned by for being appointed as part of Bolt Biotherapeutics's board of directors.
- Henley Business School was mentioned by and for offering orientations and workshops to students who have received a 12-Month fully funded academic programme.
- The University's Great Hall was mentioned by for hosting the Whiskey Affair's festival.
- reported on a job vacancy at the University that was advertised on .
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