Reading in the news - Mon 16 Aug

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted widely about high case numbers compared to the same week in 2020, in The Times (in print), The Sun (in print – with picture), , , , and many local papers including via PA; , , , ; and was included in Birmingham Live’s quotes of the day (in print) and mentioned on GB News.
• Dr Clarke spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live, LBC and GB News (no link) about double-jabbed people no longer needing to self-isolate; is quoted widely in the Daily Mirror (in print) and local papers including about testing before going to watch a football match; and in , , , , , , , and local papers including about 16 and 17 year olds getting vaccinated.
• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) spoke to BBC Berkshire about the changing rules on fully vaccinated people not needing to self-isolate.

#PlanetPartners: Reading’s global work for a sustainable future

• IPCC Report:
  • (and in print) quotes Professor Keith Shine (Met) about the need for urgent action on climate change, and how the new IPCC report compares to previous versions.
  • Professor Andy Turner (Met) is quoted in the about the report.
  • BBC R4’s Farming Today spoke to Professor Bill Collins (Met).
  • and quotes Dr Ella Gilbert (Met) about the report.
  • Read our news story on Reading’s contribution to the report.
• Sustainable Food Systems:
  • Dr David Rose (Agriculture) is quoted in about the use of robots in farming and the reduction in pesticide use. 

Covid-19 and University: Sunday Times (in print) looks at how students can make the most of a blend of online and in-person teaching and learning, and mentions a ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ student. In addition, Ben Knowles, RUSU President is quoted in about RUSU requiring proof of full vaccination to attend welcome week events in person.

Other Coverage:

• An article in about investments cites Henley Business School research about building confidence.
• Dr Simon Clarke spoke to LBC about bovine TB in relation to the planned cull of an alpaca.
• Sunday Times (in print) reports on a former UoR student who switched to take an apprenticeship.
• Research on the origins of part of Stonehenge is mentioned in a report for about how the stones are made of hardy quartz.
• report on the positive benefits of hobbies to mental health, and quotes Dr Ciara McCabe (Psychology).
• An article for looks at when friends end up in relationships together, including two former UoR students.