Reading in the news - Tue 19 Oct
19 October 2021

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by (and in print), , and about a new test that can determine your chances of getting severe Covid; , , , , , , , , , , , , , ; by and on increasing Covid infection rates; and on Covid infections among older school-aged children. Dr Clarke spoke with BBC Radio Berkshire about incorrect Covid results sent from lab in Wolverhampton.
- Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by and on Covid immunity.
- Professor James Reade鈥檚 (Economics) research into the effect of Covid on footballer performance is covered by French outlet .
#WeAreTogether: Reading鈥檚 work to help during the COVID-19 crisis.
- , , , and BBC Radio Berkshire report on the Covid-19 test site on the 成人抖阴 campus which has moved to the Whiteknights Campus.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) and the #ShowYourStripes campaign is mentioned in an interview in .
- New research that found putting honeybee hives on solar parks could be economically beneficial, reports , , , and . Prof Simon Potts is quoted.
- PhD researcher Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by , , , and on rising temperatures seen in Mumbai.
#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university
- The University was mentioned by and on the latest granting of planning approval for film studios in Shinfield.
Other Coverage:
- Henley Business School was mentioned by The on offering funded programmes.
- Dr Bolanle Adebola (Law) spoke to BBC Berkshire about her academic research in commercial and insolvency law.
- Ajay Kanjee (Henley Business School Africa) was mentioned on as one of the judging panellists for the 2021 Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards.
- The 成人抖阴 is listed among institutions voting on industrial action over pensions, in .
- Dr Marrisa Joseph (Henley Business School) competed on Pointless and it was broadcasted on BBC One.
- Reading graduate Ian Williamson was announced as the new appointed Managing Director and Head of KKR Core Plus Real Estate by , , , , and 16 other sites.
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